If We Step Away as CRAFT Suggests, Will We Lose Him?

How do we withdraw rewards when dealing with a Loved One who uses every day?

Your Oxygen Mask – A Central Tenet of CRAFT

The CRAFT method points to the efficacy of shifting our focus back to our Self, even in some of the most dire or anxiety-producing situations.

The Holidays: Cheer, Challenges, and Strategies

Annie Highwater’s guide to surviving and thriving this season.

We Can’t Control Who They Love

Even if we believe our Loved One’s choice of a partner is harmful, it’s their choice to make.

The Nitty Gritty of Natural Consequences In Our Family

Chronicles of a CRAFTy Wife, Part Three

How Our Messy Feelings Got In the Way of Natural Consequences

Chronicles of a CRAFTy Wife, Part Two

Unpacking Natural Consequences: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Chronicles of a CRAFTy wife, part one

We Can Guess How She’ll Respond to Our Boundary. Should We Stick With It Anyway?

No one can answer that question for us—but there are some vital guidelines to keep in mind.

I’ve Been at This for 30 Years. Can You Help Me Live With That?

CRAFT skills can’t guarantee progress, it’s true. But they can help us do our very best by our Loved Ones and ourselves.