OARS: Don’t Get Caught Downstream!
Learn OARS to communicate better – Offering to help, Open-ended questions, Owning your part; Affirmation; Reflective listening; Sandwiching.
Member Topics: bridge building
How Do I Set Boundaries without Making My Loved One Angry?
How do you hold tough conversations? Be careful with your timing; have a plan; stay calm. CRAFT can help you learn the signs of your loved one being r…
Did My Comment Make Him Drink?
Did a positive comment cause use? You can’t know what your loved one’s feeling. Focus on you; don’t link your happiness to their status.
How Do You Negotiate When Your Loved One Is Coming Home?
When your loved one is coming home, it's time to collaborate and negotiate about expectations and plans. It's important to hear what they think the co…
Learning How to Not React in Tough Moments
On this episode of our "Coming Up for Air" podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not succumb to your emotions during difficult…
Learning How to Not React in Tough Moments
On this episode of our "Coming Up for Air" podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not succumb to your emotions during those dif…
De-escalation Strategies
Laurie, Dominique, and Kayla discuss how to de-escalate conflict in familial and partner relationships through three main strategies: taking space, no…
Podcast # 75 — Do’s & Don’ts When You’re On the Phone with an Addicted Loved One
Whether your loved one is far away, or your communications are simply scanty, we share the Do's and Don'ts for when you do get them on the pho…
I Know I Should Remove Rewards But I’m Afraid to Push Him Too Far Away
CRAFT ain't always easy! It's common for families to feel conflicted about setting and enforcing boundaries, or removing rewards — what …
Podcast #74 — Learn How to Apply CRAFT with a Loved One Who’s Far Away or Isn’t in Touch
Learn to coax the scared, wounded animal back out of the woods and back into a relationship with you. Learn to communicate without the anxiety and pan…