Reducing anxiety through transparency with David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC When You’ve Made the Decision The decision to move forward with a professional intervention for your loved one is a significant step. While every intervention is unique, understanding what typically happens on the day itself can help ease your anxiety and prepare you for this important […]
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The Science Behind Successful Interventions: Evidence-Based Approaches
Clinical insights for treatment professionals from David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC The Challenge: Unregulated Field, Evidence-Based Needs When referring clients to intervention services, treatment professionals need confidence that methodologies are grounded in clinical research rather than anecdotal approaches. The challenge: Intervention remains unregulated—anyone can practice without training or oversight. The solution: Licensed mental health professionals who […]
Why Family Systems Matter: The Holistic Approach to Intervention
Understanding addiction as a family disease with David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC Addiction: A Family Disease When addiction enters a family, it never affects just one person. Like a stone dropped in water, its ripples touch everyone, changing relationships, roles, and the very structure of family life. This is why a family systems approach to intervention […]
5 Signs Your Loved One May Need a Professional Intervention
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 […]
How to Find Professionals in Recovery You Can Trust
Some individuals may have difficulty reaching out for help with substance use disorder (SUD), process addictions, and related mental health conditions. Families and friends of individuals experiencing substance misuse want their loved ones to have the best treatment possible. However, sometimes it can be hard to know where to look for reliable and effective recovery […]
Importance of Family Involvement and Family Education
Individuals experiencing substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health issues benefit from family support before, during, and after treatment. If someone you love is in recovery, you can help them heal by educating yourself about their condition. The realities of substance misuse and mental health disorders can surprise family members and friends. Truly understanding what […]
What Is Family Systems Theory?
The “family systems theory” is a complex dynamic practiced between individuals and their families. It can be a reaction consisting of emotional responses and an expectation of certain outcomes that can inhibit or promote an individual’s way of thinking. When thinking of a “family,” there may be an expectation placed on parents from children and […]