CRAFT 101 Archives - Allies in Recovery

Boundaries and Rewards: Tips on Using CRAFT When a Family Member is Drinking and Not Cooperating

An Allies in Recovery member is encountering difficulties with removing rewards and holding boundaries. They're asking their loved one to leave when h…

isabel June 3, 2022

What CRAFT Can Do in 12 Weeks

Laurie, Kayla, and Dominique offer an overview of the first twelve weeks of CRAFT, discussing what it can accomplish quickly, and what becomes a lifet…

Dominique Simon-Levine May 27, 2022

CRAFT in Romantic Partnerships, Part 1

Our hosts discuss the CRAFT model in romantic relationships. In part one, they say our job as loved ones is to get our own needs met.

jamesheflin March 14, 2022

Allies is There for You When Your Loved One Returns Home

CRAFT skills and AiR resources and support are as important after treatment as before.

Laurie MacDougall March 11, 2022

Redefining Recovery

Our hosts discuss the individual nature of the term "recovery." They look at recovery as an evolution involving growth, change, finding meaning, and f…

jamesheflin February 25, 2022

He’s Stepping Out On His Own. Is He Ready? Are We?

Change can be risky when your loved one faces multiple challenges. But it doesn’t have to mean a setback.

Dominique Simon-Levine February 4, 2022

CRAFT as the Beginning of Treatment

Our hosts discuss the idea of CRAFT as the beginning of treatment – as connection, openness, curiosity, and modeling change.

jamesheflin February 4, 2022

A Chink in the Armor of Their Denial is DAY ONE in the Healing and Recovery Process

Understanding our Loved One’s struggle with addiction often means understanding denial. It’s not as simple as it appears.

Dominique Simon-Levine February 1, 2022

Escaping the Vicious Cycle

It’s not easy. But with compassion, healthy boundaries and the guidance of CRAFT, it can be done.

Laurie MacDougall January 28, 2022

He Disappears for Long Binges. Do I Reward Him in Between?

For success with CRAFT, it’s vital to be clear about what “using” means.

Dominique Simon-Levine January 6, 2022

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