Relapse Prevention: A Family Affair Part II Children See & Hear – So They Should Speak We believe that every young member of the family is impacted by the emotional and spiritual challenges that their recovering parents are experiencing. We grew up in a generation that promoted the foolhardy notion that children should be seen […]
Read entire entry 0 comments | Post Comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="0" total_counter="0" http_count="1"]A Peek Into the Reality of Addiction Intervention — A personal story of addiction and the need for intervention We decided that we would take a detour from time to time from our usual blog model and share some of the confidential responses we have received from our readers with you. We will frame the […]
Read entire entry 0 comments | Post Comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="0" total_counter="0" http_count="1"]How to Create an Intervention Plan A good intervention plan helps both an addict and their loved ones The Hazelden/Betty Ford website[1], describes an intervention as: “a deliberate process designed to help another person—a family member, loved one, friend or colleague—recognize and change self-destructive thoughts, feelings or behaviors “…. It further asserts that the intent is […]
Read entire entry 0 comments | Post Comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="0" total_counter="0" http_count="1"]How Can Family Help Intervene in Addiction? The family or loved ones of an addict can help by participating in an intervention and get help for themselves. The addict can free-fall to a bottom of severe consequences if he or she is left alone to develop the awareness a person usually requires to identify the need […]
Read entire entry 0 comments | Post Comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="0" total_counter="0" http_count="1"]What Is Intervention? A successful intervention gets help for everyone who needs it! The Mayo Clinic staff [1], using a widely accepted definition, describes addiction intervention to be a carefully planned process that may be done by family and friends, who gather together to confront a loved one about the consequences of addiction and ask […]
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