Upcoming Face-to-Face Support Group Workshops January - December 2026

Families Out Loud is pleased to share our programme of face-to-face support group workshops for 2026.

These sessions are designed for family members and loved ones affected by someone else’s substance use. They offer a safe, supportive space to learn, reflect, and connect — without judgement, pressure, or expectation to “fix” anything.

Each topic is delivered across our Trowbridge and Salisbury groups and includes a follow-up session, recognising that learning and processing take time.

January 2026

Understanding Addiction and the Rehabilitation Process

This educational session focuses on building understanding and reducing fear. It explores:

• Different types of drugs and substances

• Signs and symptoms of substance use

• Physical, mental and psychological impact

• An overview of the rehabilitation process

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 7 January 2026 Follow-up: 21 January 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 14 January 2026

February 2026

Lived Experience and Family Impact

Guest Speaker: Matt Slade (ex-addict)

This session includes a guest speaker who will share his lived experience of addiction, the impact it had on his family and relationships, and his journey to recovery.

The focus remains on helping families understand the wider effects of addiction and feel less alone in their experiences.

📍 Trowbridge Group: 4 February 2026

Follow-up: 18 February 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 11 February 2026

Follow-up: 11 March 2026

April 2026

Boundaries and Values

Integrating Families Out Loud’s values: Listen, Care, Be Practical & Show Determination

This session supports family members to better understand boundaries and values, including:

• What boundaries are and why they matter

• Different types of boundaries

• Eight steps for setting boundaries

• Understanding and identifying personal values

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 1 April 2026

Follow-up: 15 April 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 8 April 2026

Follow-up: 13 May 2026

June 2026

Acceptance and the ‘Let Them’ Theory

This psychoeducational session explores acceptance and the ‘Let Them’ theory, including:

• Origins and key principles

• Applying acceptance in everyday life

• Benefits and emotional challenges

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 3 June 2026

Follow-up: 17 June 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 10 June 2026

Follow-up: 8 July 2026

August 2026

Drama and the Winner’s Triangle

This session helps families recognise unhelpful dynamics and patterns, covering:

• The Drama Triangle and the Winner’s Triangle

• Roles within each triangle

• Identifying which roles we fall into

• Steps for stepping out of unhelpful cycles

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 5 August 2026

Follow-up: 22 August 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 12 August 2026

Follow-up: 9 September 2026

October 2026

The ‘Good Enough’ Other Theory

This reflective session explores:

• The origins of the ‘Good Enough’ Other theory

• Core principles and perspectives

• Applying the theory in family relationships

• Challenges and considerations

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 7 October 2026

Follow-up: 21 October 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 14 October 2026

Follow-up: 11 November 2026

December 2026

Self-Care and Mindfulness

This final session of the year focuses on caring for yourself while supporting someone else, including:

• What self-care and mindfulness really mean

• Benefits of regular practice

• Practical strategies and techniques

• Overcoming common barriers

  
  

📍 Trowbridge Group: 2 December 2026

Follow-up: 16 December 2026

📍 Salisbury Group: 9 December 2026

Follow-up: 13 January 2027

You are welcome to attend any session — whether this is your first time or you’ve been part of our groups before. You don’t need to have all the answers. Showing up is enough.

For more information about attending, please contact Families Out Loud.