“We’ve been thinking about intervention for months, but we keep wondering if we really need clinical guidance. Can’t we just do this ourselves?” This question reflects a common family dilemma: understanding when family love and concern require professional expertise to be most effective. After progressing from primary therapist to clinical director in treatment centers, I’ve […]
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The Family’s Emotional Preparation Process
“I don’t think I can handle another disappointment.” These words, spoken by a mother whose son had refused three previous treatment attempts, capture the emotional exhaustion that many families experience before considering professional intervention. Intervention preparation requires significant emotional work that families often underestimate. After years of escalating addiction impact, family members arrive at intervention […]
Can I Get a Consultation for an Intervention?
At A New Hope Recovery Services, our licensed interventionists are committed to giving all patients the best care throughout the entire recovery process. That includes the initial phone consultation. Before staging an intervention, you want to be as prepared as possible. An intervention is not something you can cross off your list in hopes of […]
What Information to Bring to an Intervention Consultation
If you are considering an intervention for a loved one, you should consult a professional interventionist. Attempting to help someone who is not ready to acknowledge they may have an addiction problem can be challenging, but professional support is available and can be crucial. You can be the bridge your loved one needs for an […]