Partner CRAFT: When Kids Are Involved
It can be complicated to know what to say to kids about substance use. Kayla and Isabel discuss how to spare kids and to explain things in simple term…
Author: AlliesInRecovery
FAMILIES Speak: Navigating Life with Our Dad Who Drinks Problematically, Part 2
These sisters were pre-teens when they first understood their Dad had a serious drinking problem. In part 2, we learn more about their current reality…
FAMILIES Speak: Don’t Let Perfectionism Get in the Way
Perfectionism can get in the way of connection. Remember that feeling connection and love is the beginning of treatment.
FAMILIES SPEAK: What You Don’t Do Is Important, Too
What you don’t do can help your relationships. Changing ourselves can have a powerful impact on those around us.
Partner CRAFT: Self-care
How do we shift things in a partner relationship so we can play the starring role in our own lives, even when SUD affects our partner?
Partner CRAFT: Realistic Expectations
Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney explore the often-sticky nature of relationship expectations when SUD is involved.
Partner CRAFT: Why Am I Staying?
How should a listener handle a tough situation with her husband, who hasn't responded to CRAFT? Should she stay or go?
FAMILIES Speak: Navigating Life with Our Dad Who Drinks Problematically, Part 1
These sisters were pre-teens when they first understood their Dad had a serious drinking problem. How are they today?
How CRAFT Works in the Mental Health Field
Allies CRAFT skills--validating, not arguing, not challenging someone's reality--often work for those dealing with mental health challenges.
FAMILIES SPEAK: How Do You Have Difficult Conversations?
How do you handle tough conversations? Family members share their experiences with this sticky subject.