I Can’t Always Tell If He’s Dabbing. What If I Make Mistakes?
Don’t worry, you will! But supporting our Loved One requires informed and consistent connection—not perfection.
Category: Member Blogs
Using Tropes: “Dry Drunk” and “Manipulation”
What do these terms mean? Should we use them? And are they disparaging?
The Gift of Anxiety
Anxiety can be akin to intuition, a sign to set up a boundary. But part of the work is also getting comfortable with not-knowing.
VOICES from the Front Lines: Author Annie Highwater
Author and Allies in Recovery blogger Annie Highwater shares how CRAFT and Allies' member site have changed her.
University of New Mexico Seeking Participants in Study of Social Connections and Recovery
Give a little time to this important research, and take home some great gift card rewards.
Adulting: What Is My Loved One Capable Of?
Foster awareness and connection. Do mini experiments; let them succeed or fail, and don’t be critical or have huge expectations.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Should I Give My Loved One Money?
Our hosts share helpful perspectives on using the CRAFT toolkit around the sticky issue of money.
Interview with Dr. Julie McCarthy
Dr. McCarthy is Associate Psychologist at McLean Hospital, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 2
In part 2, Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss favorite tools and tips from working with the CRAFT method.
“The Three F’s”: Annie Highwater on Seeking Peace Before Plunging Into the Storm
Sometimes we need to get involved. Sometimes we don’t. Pausing to calm and center ourselves helps either way.
