Difficult Conversations Learning Series Session #4
Compassionate Concern: Talking to Your Loved One About Addiction
When: Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Valley (location will be shared after registration) or join us online. The link will be email to you several days before the event.
Who: Teens, parents and caregivers. Everyone is warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Cost: $30, with no and low-cost options available
This session provides teens, parents, and caregivers with practical tools for having healthy and supportive conversations about addiction—whether related to substances or behaviors such as gaming, social media, or gambling. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs that a loved one may be struggling, understand the basics of how addiction affects the brain, and approach difficult conversations with empathy. You will come away with concrete strategies and resources to support you in engaging in these important discussions. By building knowledge, confidence, and compassion, this program empowers families to talk openly about addiction, strengthen relationships, and support loved ones in steps toward safety, recovery, and healthier coping.
Presented by Jennifer Fukuda and Dan Kelly
This series is designed to empower families with tools to strengthen communication, stay up to date of current topics and challenges, build resilience, and stay connected in a complex world. We do not want cost to be a barrier to attendance; no-cost options to attend are available.
For questions, contact Dori Gelfman at dgelfman@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4835
