Group Programs & Specialties
Alcohol / Addiction Program
Ed Ramsey runs our ten-week family-oriented alcohol and addiction education program.
Self-Esteem Program
Pat Potter-Efron facilitates a lively women’s self-esteem group that meets one afternoon a week.
Anger Management Program
Ron Potter-Efron is a nationally known authority on anger management. He sees clients individually rather than in groups in order to personalize treatment options.
Domestic Abuse Prevention Programs
In coordination with the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, First Things First Counseling facilitates a ten-week education group and a twenty-week treatment group for men and women who have committed acts of
domestic violence.
Addictions and the Family: an Education
Week 1: Understanding Addiction & the Disease Concept
Week 2: A Physiological / Emotional Perspective
Week 3: Why Can’t We See What’s Happening to Us – Part I
Week 4: Why Can’t We See What’s Happening to Us – Part II
Week 5: Codependency & Family Systems
Week 6: Whole Person / Family of Origin Aspects of Addiction
Week 7: Detachment & Grief / Loss Issues
Week 8: Intervention / Relapse / Recovery Aspects of Addiction
Classes meet every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The First Things First Counseling "Addiction and the Family" education tract is designed for anyone with concerns about his or her own behavior and / or the behavior of someone close. It will help participants by providing an educational experience designed to help them develop tools and resources for understanding and dealing with their concerns. The group process will enhance their experience and provide valuable support.
The cost of all eight classes is $150 per person or $250 per couple.
First Things First Counseling
(715) 839-5657 / (715) 832-8432 / (800) 383-3277
fthingsf@sbcglobal.net
