Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a national organization founded in Arizona by a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. Each PAL group is facilitated by a trained peer, someone walking the same path.
The primary goal of PAL is to provide HOPE through education for people dealing with the pain of having an addicted loved one. The guiding principles of PAL are confidentiality, respect, acceptance and support. Differences in opinion are embraced without judgment and we provide an atmosphere of understanding and the freedom to talk. Everyone experiences the journey at their own pace and is supported by the group.
Our meetings are FREE and open to the public; participants must be 18 and over.
PAL group educational lessons and discussions will highlight:
- Delayed emotional growth
- Roles of addict/alcoholic and family
- Three promises to a loved one
- Understanding re-entry
- Helping
- Healthy adult relationships
- Enabling checklist
- Six steps for families
- Four stages of growth
- Steps of recovery
- Family lessons about recovery
- Respond rather than react
