Helen’s belief in as much support for someone in recovery needs, it must also be noted that individual therapy might begin therapy for the recovering individual, who might then be referred to (or in many cases, from) treatment centers. Working closely to assist in preparation for treatment IS a process. The entire family is recommended into therapy as a result, with family support essential to the inpatient/outpatient process a client might need. Helen is in long-term recovery herself (don’t know if you want that in the info or not) and often attends AA meetings for clients either just getting out of treatment, or new to AA’s recovery process.
Recovery or abstinence may relate to addiction behavior with food, sex, gambling, the internet, and to people (codependency.) Helen recommends group therapy as well, and as stated, provides recovery groups for additional therapeutic support.