Interview with an Allies Member, Pt. 1 of 2
In the first of two episodes with an Allies member, our hosts discuss the member’s experience with her former husband, and issues of intimacy -- how…
Author: Dominique Simon
Dominique launched Allies in Recovery in 2003. Her work has been featured on HBO and NPR. She is a facilitator and a trained speaker on issues of addiction and the family. She has worked extensively developing and evaluating federally-funded substance abuse programs for organizations and clinics throughout Massachusetts and New York. With an interest in recovery and substance abuse that spans 20 years, she sees a huge need to help families develop the skills to help a loved one recover fully in a supportive, whole, and lasting way in their families and in their communities. Her mission is to have Allies in Recovery fill that gap.
The Storm Before the Calm
Just before change happens, things can get chaotic. It's small differences over time – starting with you – that create big change.
Treat the Family, Improve the Outcome
The most effective way to help someone with substance use disorder? Helping the family. Learn to become a transformation agent.
Treatment and Recovery: the Allies View
With treatment and recovery, think progress, not perfection. Treatment is how you help them enjoy their lives again. Be part of that joy.
Homelessness: A Complicated Problem
Offer pressure-free resources when your loved one chooses them, but know: having a loved one without a home is a triggering experience.
What Allies in Recovery Adds to CRAFT
AIR sees the family as integral to the healing of the person with substance use disorder. It’s a way of thinking you can make your own.
Does CRAFT Work for Couples, Too?
CRAFT is often used in parent-child relationships, but its powerful tools work extremely well for couples. Learn why that's true.
Should I Stop CRAFT If Treatment Begins?
CRAFT skills are a life-long practice of learning about yourself, becoming part of your loved one's treatment. There's always more to learn.
Interview with Kathleen Cochran
Kathleen Cochran founded Heart of a Warrior Woman, for mothers of kids with substance use disorder. She supports many paths to recovery.
What If I Only Get 15 Minutes?
Only get 15 minutes with a loved one? If they're using, be specific with requests. If they aren't, be patient, and stick to low stakes.