Adult Children Therapy - Informed Support and Counseling
Informed counseling recognizes the long-term effects of growing up in dysfunctional families. Effective therapists understand that many adult children may appear resilient or complex, but they often struggle with a core feeling of being defective. Through their experience, counselors know that adult children develop essential survival skills during childhood that may not translate effectively into adult life.
The Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program does not adhere to any specific form, discipline, or technique of therapy. However, we differentiate between ACA informed therapy and general counseling that lacks an ACA focus.
Many newcomers find their way to ACA through a therapist, while others may engage in adult children counseling prior to seeking formal therapy. Numerous counselors have dedicated time to understanding our program, and their commitment truly reflects in their work with clients. In fact, some therapists have personally benefitted from ACA recovery themselves.
What sets ACA apart is our fellowship’s promotion of informed counseling alongside the Twelve Step work, regular meeting attendance, and sponsorship. For further insights on integrating therapy with the ACA program, please refer to Fellowship Text pages 450-464.
