Emotions: Letting Them Flow Without Letting Them Float Us Away
It’s not healthy or effective to deny our emotions, but we can learn to harness and guide them.
Category: Discussion Blog
Understanding What Counts as Use Is Hard. Talking About It with Him Is Even Harder.
Thankfully, CRAFT offers a guide to both challenges.
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.
She’s in Recovery—and Coming Home to Us. What Should We Be Prepared For?
Clear communication about boundaries and feelings is fundamental to handling such moments.
Families on the Front Line: Sudden Funding Cuts Threaten Progress Against Opioid Crisis
Allies in Recovery has a stunning 21-year record supporting families. That progress is now at risk.
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.
Is My Loved One Now Using Another Drug?
A member writes in about seeing the CRAFT principles working, and communication shifts are starting to make a difference. But the drug use feels …
For the First Time Ever, She’s in Voluntary Treatment. Where Does Allies Fit in Now?
Allies in Recovery and the CRAFT approach are just as helpful in the good times as the bad.
Quest for Confidence: A Journey of Self-Trust
A guide to a quality most of us need to reflect on more deeply—and all of us can nurture
Balancing Love and Safety
Setting boundaries is an act of love, protecting yourself while holding space for a healthier relationship in the future.