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 effective recovery. The sooner you reach out for help, the sooner your loved one can recover. When dealing with addiction, it is imperative to approach the situation with an informed understanding of what substance use entails. This requires an understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) as a disease and how severe of an addiction your loved one is struggling with.
While directly communicating with a loved one can start the road to recovery, doing so without the right approach can lead to further issues. If someone you love is struggling with substances and you want to help them, it might be time to take action through a formal intervention.
While professional help can help facilitate entry to addiction treatment for your loved one, it can also enable you to communicate effectively in a structured and safe setting.
Preparing for an Intervention Consultation
Consulting an intervention specialist can help you arrange an effective intervention. An addiction specialist will examine your loved one’s unique situation, recommend the best course of action, and assist you toward a treatment and aftercare program that is most likely to be successful.
An initial phone consultation with A New Hope Recovery will help a licensed therapist determine if an intervention is needed. Every family’s circumstances are different and may require other approaches. The help of a professional can make all the difference in an individual’s recovery.
What if My Family Isn’t Right for An Intervention?
After your family’s issue is evaluated, if we are not confident that intervention is the right approach, our clinical team will offer other resources to address the individual’s substance use or mental health issue. While an intervention may not be the most effective method for your loved one’s recovery, there is still help available. During an initial consultation, a professional clinician can provide you with the right resources your family needs.
Why Is Professional Help Required?
A highly charged setting like an intervention can elicit a wide range of difficult emotions. This is why it is crucial to formulate a well-thought-out plan with the guidance of an intervention specialist and the entire intervention team. A professional interventionist can help you process your emotions as concerned loved ones while navigating this difficult time in a way that does not negatively impact your loved one.
Those who deem it more appropriate to conduct an intervention on their own should still consult an intervention specialist before making this decision. An intervention professional can help you determine the most effective plan and answer any questions you may have. They can also provide you with the guidance and resources you need for an effective intervention.
While it is common for interventions to be performed without a professional, sometimes an expert is needed. A professional interventionist may be required if your loved one:
- Has a history of serious mental illness
- Has a history of violence
- Has shown suicidal behavior or recently talked about suicide
- May be taking several mood-altering substances
Consultation Process
During an initial phone call consultation, master’s level licensed clinicians can help you determine the extent of your loved one’s substance use. Consultations typically last 15-20 minutes but are very important to determine whether an intervention is right for you and your loved one.
During the consultation, our team of behavioral health professionals will determine whether your loved one’s circumstances are appropriate for clinical intervention. The consultation will also provide clients with a comprehensive outline of the intervention process from start to finish.
An intervention specialist can help you arrange an effective intervention while taking into account your loved one’s particular circumstances. Based on the information you provide regarding your loved one’s addiction, a professional can provide you with the best approach, and help guide you in what type of treatment and follow-up plan is likely to work best.
In select cases where an intervention is not advised, we offer consultation or coaching services to help the family navigate the road ahead.
According to SAMHSA, “Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior. Being able to offer support, family members can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey.”
Therefore, our loved one’s future is in our hands. When it comes to substance use, finding the right approach toward recovery is urgent – addiction is a life-and-death situation.
When deciding if an intervention is right for your family, there are multiple factors to consider. Addiction is a complicated disease affecting the impaired individual and the family alike. It can be difficult to effectively communicate with an individual about a disease we don’t understand. While we may have the best intentions for our loved one, we may find that our approaches are unsuccessful. A New Hope Recovery provides an initial phone consultation with a licensed therapist to help you determine if an intervention is right for you. During this call, the licensed therapist will evaluate your loved one’s condition and guide you in the right direction. Whether that be an intervention or another approach, you can rest assured that a professional will provide you with the resources needed to help you and your loved one toward recovery. For more information, call A New Hope Recovery at (407) 501-8490.