Compassionate guidance for families from David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC When You’ve Tried Everything As a family member watching someone you love struggle with addiction or mental health issues, you’ve likely experienced a roller coaster of emotions—hope when things seem better, despair when they deteriorate, and constant worry about what might happen next. You’ve probably tried […]
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The Dual Approach: How Licensed Mental Health Professionals Bring Added Value to Interventions
Clinical insights for referring professionals from David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC The Unregulated Field Challenge In the complex landscape of addiction intervention, professional credentials and training significantly impact outcomes. Here’s a critical fact many treatment professionals don’t realize: intervention is an unregulated field where anyone can practice. While anyone can call themselves an “interventionist” without training, […]
What Does a Professional Interventionist Actually Do?
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, families often reach a breaking point – you’ve tried conversations, arguments, ultimatums, and nothing seems to work. The person you care about continues spiraling downward, unable or unwilling to seek help. This is where a professional interventionist comes in, but what exactly do we do? Beyond What […]