Substance Abuse

If someone you care about is a victim of substance abuse, an intervention may be the safest and most effective way to get him or her help. But that doesn’t mean you should shoulder this alone. Crisis intervention is an inherently traumatic process, one fraught with tension and emotion. To complete an addiction intervention successfully,

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Successful Interventions

An intervention can only work if it’s managed with compassion and expertise.  A professional interventionist works with families ahead of time to learn the family dynamics which in turn leads to a safe and positive atmosphere.  An Intervention can be a traumatic time for all involved, however having a mediator involved that understands the nature

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How Do I know if the Interventionist is Any Good?

By the interventionist’s experience and your sense of comfort and trust. Specialized training is required to guide a family and work colleagues through the intervention process successfully. Most people, including many in the addiction field, have a simplistic view of interventions, greatly underestimating the knowledge, skill, flexibility, and courage necessary on the part of an

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Can My Family do an Intervention without Professional Guidance?

Of course, but be very careful. Interventions are difficult and delicate matters and it is important that they be done properly. Nearly all interventions can benefit from the advice and counsel of a professional experienced in the intervention process.  Family dynamics can lead to a very difficult time while trying to orchestrate a positive intervention. 

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What is the Objective in an Intervention?

An intervention is a deliberate process by which change is introduced into peoples’ thoughts, feelings and behaviors. A formal intervention, like we are discussing here, usually involves several people preparing themselves, approaching a person involved in some self-destructive behavior, and talking to the person in a clear and respectful way about the behavior in question

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