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    Category: CRAFT STRATEGIES – bridge building & connection w LO

    FAMILIES Speak: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 1

    Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss their favorite tools and tips they've used from the CRAFT method.
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    AlliesInRecovery April 9, 2025

    CRAFTing: CRAFT as a Verb

    "To CRAFT" means to slow things down, understand a situation more compassionately, and make considered choices about how to interact.
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    AlliesInRecovery March 28, 2025

    A New Study Reveals How the Brains of Family Members Respond to Their Loved One

    It’s no mystery that humans subjected to various stressors can respond in similar ways. But why is this so? What are the neurological mechanisms? We…
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    AlliesInRecovery March 27, 2025
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    FAMILIES SPEAK: Hazel’s Dilemma

    Co-host Hazel shares a recent high-stakes moment that felt like a necessary betrayal.
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    AlliesInRecovery March 26, 2025

    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.
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    AlliesInRecovery February 21, 2025

    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. 
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    AlliesInRecovery February 19, 2025

    FAMILIES SPEAK: What If I Believe My Loved One Isn’t Capable?

    We must step back to see our loved ones’ true capability. Do things for them that feel right, but not if you’re stepping over a line.
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    AlliesInRecovery February 12, 2025

    How Do You Deal with Unknowns and Limited Contact?

    Limited contact is hard. Learn to calm down so you can respond simply and strengthen the connection through humor and interests.
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    Dominique Simon November 29, 2024

    A Closer Look at Two Situations

    A look at two situations from the AIR blog -- a woman who stops communicating, and a young man who wants to stay alone while withdrawing.
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    Dominique Simon October 11, 2024

    Victim Stance: The “Why Me?” Episode

    Feeling victimized means you're being passive. Shift focus--you have agency and control, and you're responsible for yourself and your care.
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    Dominique Simon August 23, 2024
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    Allies in Recovery is a Membership-based program providing knowledge and skills to families who have loved ones struggling with addiction, since 2003. Using CRAFT, the only behavioral training method designed specifically for families and scientifically proven to work, you’ll learn how to communicate, behave, intervene, and guide your loved one toward recovery. Eight self-guided video modules provide the complete CRAFT skillset. We supplement the training videos with hand-tailored guidance provided through an interactive blog, podcasts, live daily groups and trainings with our experts, and curated resources – including ways to locate hard-to-find, quality, low- or no-cost treatment, and other pathways through which your loved one can find recovery. You aren’t alone – you have Allies!

     

     

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