Join a FEP Group:
- Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM MST via Zoom
- Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM MST in-person (ABQ office) • Location: 6000 Uptown Blvd NE #140, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Welcome to The Family Empowerment Project
The Family Empowerment Project is based upon the CRAFT method pioneered by Dr. Robert J. Meyers at the University of New Mexico. This work helps families address addiction while creating a collaborative, culturally relevant circle of care around the individual seeking recovery. It is rooted in behavioral change principles and honest, positive communication between family members.
Brian Serna was trained and mentored by Dr. Meyers and has been helping families address addiction for over twenty years. He and his staff have helped hundreds of New Mexican families in ways that are practical, powerful, and culturally relevant.
How is our program unique?
The Family Empowerment Project is the only program designed to help the family member(s), rather than the person with the addiction. We take a balanced approach that allows families to restore connection and trust, which keeping everyone safe. It is possible to be kind and compassionate while holding boundaries and holding people accountable. We will show you how.
Is the Family Empowerment Project right for me?
This program is designed to help those who want to help their loved ones, but don’t know how. The three primary goals are to help you help your loved one to reduce or stop their addictive behaviors; get that person to voluntarily go into treatment; and to improve the quality of your life.
If you feel like you have tried everything, give us a try.
Next Steps:
- View your family as the solution, not the problem.
- Ask your family members to join you on this journey.
- Take the Assessment:
Family Empowerment Project Assessment
Increased use of prescription drugs, beyond what is prescribed
Decline in personal hygiene; neglect of personal responsibilities
Shifts in mood; withdrawal from family unit; avoidance of family members
Increase in defensive behavior and secrecy
The Family Empowerment Project is Based on the CRAFT Approach
To learn more about CRAFT, which is the model that the Family Empowerment Project is based on, watch Brian Serna explain how it works in this video.