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Eggshells is a virtual, trauma-informed mental health program for Veteran Families in Canada impacted by substance use. Designed exclusively for Veteran Families, this new evidence-based program combines counselling and addictions expertise with military and Veteran lived experience to provide virtual group counselling and peer support.
Eggshells is available to Veteran Family members, regardless of whether their loved one is in active addiction, seeking or receiving treatment, in recovery, or if they are grieving the loss of their loved one to addiction. There is no cost to participate in Eggshells for qualified Veteran Family members in Canada.
Eggshells offers a comprehensive program that includes 24 clinical care hours (virtual group counselling) plus 16 continuing care hours (virtual peer support) to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts of present and generational trauma arising from substance use.
Participants affected by a loved one’s substance use will unpack their emotions and examine their behaviours. Together, groups will explore family dynamics, healthy boundaries, effective communications, self-care, and much more.
Eggshells aims to enhance family well-being and strengthen the entire family system through trauma-informed care that considers military culture, trauma, lifestyle, and the diverse personal, social, economic, and environmental factors influencing Veteran and Veteran Family health and well-being.
*Note: Eggshells is not a treatment program for substance use.
