Family + Relationship Therapy

Opal Food and Body Wisdom Seattle
Family + Relationship Therapy

Family & Relationship Therapy

At Opal, we value relationships and recognize the research-backed benefits of including family and relationship therapy as part of a client’s treatment plan. Our Family & Relationship Therapy and Group offerings provide opportunities to strengthen relationships and establish healthy, effective relational boundaries. Clients are encouraged to include anyone they identify as family or key supporters in their recovery journey.

Our goal is to create supportive experiences for clients and their loved ones, helping to ensure that the progress made at Opal extends into everyday life. By equipping families and supporters with knowledge and tools, we aim to foster environments that reinforce and sustain long-term recovery.

Key support system could include: parents, family members, partners, spouses, friends, roommates, etc. 

All clients are assigned a Family + Relationship Therapist and this Therapist is the main point of contact for loved ones and support system of clients.

Family + Relationship Offerings

Family + Relationship Therapy Sessions

Weekly. Times vary. Virtual or In-Person.

Includes client and their chosen support systems.
Goals: Foster understanding, communication, and shared healing.

Family + Relationship Group

Weekly Tuesday Evening 5-6pm. Virtual.

For support system of clients in Opals' PHP or IOP programs. No clients present.
Group alternates from week to week between discussions/process and group learning/teaching.

FAQ's

There are three different paths to admissions for someone under the age of 18. 

1)  The adolescent can call/email us directly.  This is called Adolescent Initiated Treatment. 

2) A family member could call/email Opal.  This is called Family Initiated Treatment. 

3) The State of Washington, alongside a family, could have an adolescent admit involuntarily which would be called an Involuntary Treatment Admission.  

A support system could include: parents, family members, partners, spouses, friends, roommates, etc.

Please contact your Family + Relationship Therapist.

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All clients at Opal are in the groups together. There are no separate groups for different age groups.

Please check out our Resource page here.

You also might enjoy listening to our podcast, The Appetite– a podcast about all things food, body, movement and mental health.

Resources for Families and Loved ones

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