Guest Carl Erik Fisher on Addiction
Our hosts talk to Dr. Carl Erik Fisher about the historical context of addiction and approaches to treatment, the subject of his new book, The Urge.
Category: Member Blogs
A Little Survival Kit for Troubled Times
Skills for self-care are more important than ever. In this essay, life coach and author Brad Stulberg offers five great coping strategies.
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.
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.
“Trauma is What Happens Inside You” : The Healing Insights of Dr. Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté, M.D., discusses addiction, stress, and how to seek and honor your own truth.
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.
Escaping the Vicious Cycle
It’s not easy. But with compassion, healthy boundaries and the guidance of CRAFT, it can be done.
What do families want and need from AiR?
Dominique asks Kayla what she thinks families want and need from Allies in Recovery, and whether there's a difference.
A Profile of Allies in Recovery
Allies in the news! A knowledge-packed introduction to Allies in Recovery and our work with families, by a leader in the field.
The ABCs of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behavior together, and how each of these affects the others.