When You Think CRAFT Communication Won’t Work
Can CRAFT work in moments when the stakes are high? Even then, it can help you communicate well while holding to boundaries.
Author: AlliesInRecovery
FAMILIES SPEAK: Using CRAFT with Substance Use and Mental Health Issues
Can you use CRAFT with dual diagnoses? Yes, most of the time, unless mental health issues make you or them unsafe. Our hosts offer advice.
How CRAFT Helps after Detox
Detox, and now what? CRAFT--and its community--help you with the process that's begun with this first step of beginning treatment.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Handling Hard Feelings
How do you deal with feelings like frustration and fear around your loved one's substance use? Our co-hosts share experiences and tools.
Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down
Learn to calm your system CRAFT-style. Think longer-term -- do CRAFT work, find community via Allies, and learn new ways of thinking.
Partner CRAFT: The Hokey Pokey of Rewarding
How does reward work in a partner relationship? How does it affect time with children, and partner intimacy?
Is Your Situation Unique?
Your situation is uniquely yours, but CRAFT’s C is “community.” Break the isolation to find out what the experts—other families—are doing.
Partner CRAFT: Early Recovery
What's realistic to expect of our loved ones? What can we do as a family member to support them and to keep ourselves in check?
Strong Emotions: How Do They Affect CRAFT?
Strong emotions happen. Notice and respond; turn your attention to what they do to you. Slow down to be most effective for your loved one.
FAMILIES SPEAK: When Your Loved One is Homeless
It’s important to aim for openness, connection, and availability, but also have boundaries. When they’re ready, you’re ready to help them.