The Gift of Anxiety
Anxiety can be akin to intuition, a sign to set up a boundary. But part of the work is also getting comfortable with not-knowing.
Author: AlliesInRecovery
VOICES from the Front Lines: Author Annie Highwater
Author and Allies in Recovery blogger Annie Highwater shares how CRAFT and Allies' member site have changed her.
Adulting: What Is My Loved One Capable Of?
Foster awareness and connection. Do mini experiments; let them succeed or fail, and don’t be critical or have huge expectations.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Should I Give My Loved One Money?
Our hosts share helpful perspectives on using the CRAFT toolkit around the sticky issue of money.
Interview with Dr. Julie McCarthy
Dr. McCarthy is Associate Psychologist at McLean Hospital, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 2
In part 2, Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss favorite tools and tips from working with the CRAFT method.
What If Your Loved One Can’t Be Independent?
Celebrate small victories. Take yourself out of the story. And trust that they can function on some level.
FAMILIES Speak: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 1
Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss their favorite tools and tips they've used from the CRAFT method.
She’s in Recovery—and Coming Home to Us. What Should We Be Prepared For?
Clear communication about boundaries and feelings is fundamental to handling such moments.
The Power of Doing Nothing
Doing nothing is about taking care of yourself and coming up with better ideas than your more anxious or panicked self can.