Family Healing in Recovery
A Half‑Day Workshop with Jennifer Maneely & Aaron Todd
For treatment centers and recovery programs supporting families
What Families Will Experience:
Section 1: Introductions
When one person struggles with addiction, the whole family is affected.
This half‑day, on‑site workshop is designed for rehabs and treatment centers that want to bring families into the healing process in a structured, trauma‑informed, and hopeful way. Led by Jennifer and Aaron, this experience helps families begin to reconnect, understand addiction more clearly, and take concrete steps forward—together.
Introductions to Jennifer & Aaron
Families meet the facilitators and learn how our personal and professional journeys led them to this work.Intentions for the Day
We clearly name the purpose: to create a safe, non‑judgmental space for families to connect, learn, grieve, and start to move forward together.Connection Activity
Participants form two lines and rotate through guided, gentle questions. This structured exercise:Reduces awkwardness and anxiety
Encourages honest, human conversation
Helps families feel less alone and more understood
Sharing Our “Why”
Jennifer and Aaron share their “why” behind doing this work.
Each family member is invited (never forced) to briefly share what brought them to the day and what they hope to gain.
Section 2: Brief Overview of Addiction
Many families are carrying fear, confusion, and misinformation about addiction. This segment provides clarity and compassion.
Exploring What You Already Know
We start by asking: What does addiction mean to you? How has it shown up in your family?
This invites honest reflection and normalizes different perspectives.Education on Addiction & the Family System
In clear, accessible language, we cover:What addiction is (and is not)
How it impacts the brain, behavior, and decision‑making
The ripple effects on trust, communication, roles, and relationships
Common patterns that show up in families (enabling, distancing, over‑functioning, etc.)
Space for Questions & Reflection
Families can ask questions openly—about treatment, relapse, boundaries, hope, and anything they’ve been afraid to say out loud.
Five Principles to Support Decision Making in the Midst of Chaos
The Exchange Principle: How you give/receive support
The Action Principle: People understand actions, not words
The Love Principle: How to maintain loving communication
The Present Principle: Responding to what’s happening now; staying grounded in hard moments.
The Joy Principle: Remembering life is more than crisis; making room for play and laughter
Calibration Exercise
Internal Check-In: Paying attention to your internal guidance system
Group Reflection: You can share what came up; themes like powerlessness, confusion, and exhaustion often surface.
Section 3: 5 Principles
Section 4: The Grief Circle and The Wrap Up
Grief Circle & Closing Integration
- Create a quiet, intentional space to name the many forms of grief that come with addiction (lost trust, safety, time, and the relationship you hoped for).
- Each person is gently invited—but never required—to share what they’re grieving.
- Closing & Next Steps
- Reflect on one thing you’re taking away from the day and share it with a partner.
- Open time for final questions about recovery, communication, boundaries, and next steps.
- Invite families to consider ongoing support options: family education, counseling or coaching, intervention planning, and resources from the treatment program.
Next Step Offer for the Families
Beyond the workshop, Aaron and Jennifer offer ongoing coaching to support to the whole family as treatment ends and real‑life recovery begins. Jennifer works directly with the family—parents, partners, and other key loved ones—helping them navigate boundaries, communication, trust-building, and their own healing. Aaron works one‑on‑one with the person transitioning out of rehab, supporting them as they return to daily life, apply what they learned in treatment, and stay connected to their recovery plan.
In addition to this individual and family-side coaching, we also schedule joint coaching calls with the entire family present. These sessions give everyone a chance to be heard, share what they’re learning, ask questions, and stay on the same page about expectations, support, and next steps. This parallel and shared coaching structure allows each person to get tailored support while the family grows together in a coordinated, intentional way.
Meet Your Facilitators
Jennifer Maneely
Jennifer Maneely is a Certified Ontological Coach, a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), a Certified Family Recovery Coach (CFRC), and a Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) with a profound dedication to supporting families affected by addiction. With over 19 years of personal recovery from substance abuse, Jennifer draws from her own experiences to guide others on their journey toward healing and empowerment. Since 2018, she has been instrumental in helping families navigate the complexities of addiction, focusing on the importance of effective communication and establishing supportive boundaries.
Her personal journey has ignited a passion for providing hope and clarity to family members who often feel hopeless and overwhelmed. Through her coaching practice, Jennifer has developed actionable strategies that have positively impacted countless individuals, allowing them to foster healthier relationships with their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.
Jennifer is not just a coach; she is a passionate advocate for change, a sought-after speaker, and an overall powerhouse in the field of addiction recovery. Her commitment to uplifting families and fostering resilience makes her a remarkable ally for anyone facing the challenges of addiction.
Family Coach & Interventionist
Aaron Todd
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, I am a Recovery Coach and Interventionist dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My work is deeply informed by my own recovery journey, which began over a decade ago and continues to shape both my personal life and professional practice today.
I believe that within every rupture lies the possibility for repair. Recovery is not simply about abstaining from substances or "beating" an addiction, it is about understanding the deeper story beneath it. It is about exploring why we feel compelled to escape ourselves, numb our experiences, or disconnect from our bodies in the first place. True recovery invites us into a process of self-discovery, healing, and reconnection.
My goal as a coach is to cultivate a relationship grounded in trust, safety, and genuine human connection. In my experience, when individuals feel truly supported and resourced, they are better able to reconnect with the parts of themselves that addiction, and survival often force into exile. Together, we create space for those parts to return home, to be seen, witnessed, and integrated. Learning together, how to feel safe in our own bodies, trust our inner wisdom, and move through the daily tasks and responsibilities of life with greater confidence, and presence.
I embrace a holistic approach to recovery that recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring the many pathways to recovery, I support clients in discovering what resonates most deeply with their unique experiences, values, and aspirations. My work focuses not only on helping individuals stop destructive behaviors, but on helping them build the internal and external resources necessary to live fully. Together, we explore the underlying patterns, and unmet needs that fuel addictive behaviors while cultivating the tools, relationships, and practices that support lasting change.
As a Recovery Coach and Interventionist, I provide compassionate guidance, accountability, advocacy, family support, and care coordination throughout every stage of the recovery process. Whether supporting a family through an intervention, helping a client establish a strong foundation in early recovery, or guiding someone through a significant life transition, I strive to offer a steady, knowledgeable presence rooted in empathy, lived experience, and trust.
Professionally, I bring a commitment to deep listening, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Personally, I find connection through travel, sitting with the waters, dancing, and being in community. These practices continue to reinforce my knowledge that healing is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process of returning home to ourselves.
It is a privilege to support individuals and families as they move toward recovery. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a loved one, or a client, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how I can be of service.
Recovery Coach & Interventionist