# Event Details - **Event Name**: Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how addiction affects the whole family and discover compassionate, practical ways to restore connection and support recoveryAbout this EventWhen families are educated and equipped regarding substance use concerns, and engage in their own recovery process, treatment outcomes double.In this interactive workshop informed by the CRAFT* approach, we'll help you develop and improve your communication and collaboration skills with your loved one. You'll learn how to activate your own recovery and how to start changing the dynamics in your relationships to create a healthy family eco-system.What you will learn:How to define what substance use is and why behaviors make senseHow we can live out our own personal values regardless of our circumstancesHow we can communicate in a way that creates collaboration and clarityActionable solutions that can change your family dynamic right awayThis workshop takes place from 5:30 - 7:00 PM Central Time. The information presented in this workshop is informed by the following evidence-based best practices and treatments: CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), MI (Motivational Interviewing), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).*About CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training, or CRAFT, is an approach for families who have a loved one struggling with substances, that invites change and assists in moving someone towards seeking help. CRAFT is about learning a different method to communicate with and support your loved one. It’s about taking care of yourself, while also learning how to interact with your loved one in a way that increases the likelihood of making a real change.Whether you are a family member, a community member, or someone working to support those using substances, this workshop will allow you to leave with insights and solutions that will have immediate impact.About the workshop:This workshop is in partnership with Allina Health Addiction Services and Thrive Family Recovery Resources.About Allina Health Addiction Services: Allina Health Addition Services offers a variety of individualized treatment services to meet your or your loved one’s complex needs. With Outpatient programs at the Center for Mental Health and Addiction in Fridley, Hastings Nininger Road Clinic, Cambridge Medical Center, and State-wide virtual services, Allina Health Addiction Services is here to help you navigate the road to recovery.About Thrive!: Thrive is the only organization in Minnesota focused on supporting family members impacted by a loved one’s substance use concerns. Thrive offers robust, holistic programming that includes one-on-one family coaching support and guidance, educational workshops, evidence-based alternative support groups and family resource navigators to support understanding the systems of care in Minnesota and beyond.About the presenter: Pam LanhartPam is an author, speaker, filmmaker and Executive Director of Thrive! Family Recovery Resources, a non-profit organization that exists to support families impacted by addiction. Pam is a trained ARISE interventionist specializing in family case management, a certified family recovery specialist, a trained CRAFT practitioner and certified peer recovery specialist. Her work is informed by evidence-based best practices including Invitation to Change, CRAFT and Motivational Interviewing and believes the foundation for healing is empathy, kindness, connection and love. Pam consults nation-wide as a subject matter expert in the area of creating family systems that support change and recovery. Most importantly, Pam is the daughter, sister and mother of loved ones that have suffered from substance use disorder. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fridley/understanding-addiction-renewing-hope-restoring-families-allina-health/100002001253247335 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fridley - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Allina Health Fridley Clinic - **lat**: 45.1066205 - **long**: -93.2594223 - **full address**: Allina Health Fridley Clinic, 500 Osborne Road Northeast, Fridley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a939d47435b10c541ce8a6852b556e24beb542a93ac2b441e61df6276f5b7d8b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789603268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health being held? - **A:** Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Allina Health Fridley Clinic, 500 Osborne Road Northeast, Fridley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health? - **A:** Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health is organized by Thrive! Family Recovery Resources. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Understanding Addiction: Renewing Hope, Restoring Families - Allina Health is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fridley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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