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    Learning CRAFT Is Relatively Straightforward. Applying It in Complicated and Difficult Situations Is an Art.

    The CRAFT framework recommends removing oneself in the moment a Loved One is using. But are there times when maintaining a connection matters more? 
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    Dominique Simon November 22, 2021
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    Our Podcast: Coming Up For Air

    Finding Common Ground When You Disagree

    Our hosts discuss finding common ground with your loved one -- or anyone else -- on seemingly intractable issues.
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    jamesheflin November 19, 2021
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    Trauma & Recovery

    A weekly meeting to learn about both trauma and the steps trauma survivors can take.
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    rredick November 14, 2021
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    The Art of Not Wasting a Day

    William Prince writes music that evokes both a somber awareness of how we travel from loss to loss and a deep, pensive joy in being alive.
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    rredick November 12, 2021
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    Our Podcast: Coming Up For Air

    Releasing Trauma

    Our hosts discuss the trauma that can affect families and loved ones, and how to release it and learn new habits over time.
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    jamesheflin November 12, 2021
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    Is Drug Court Considered Treatment?

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    Laurie MacDougall November 10, 2021
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    Our Podcast: Coming Up For Air

    Podcast: When to Step Away from Your Loved One

    Our hosts explain that in times of conflict, any interaction with your loved one (positive or negative), can serve to reinforce using behavior.
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    jamesheflin November 7, 2021
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    We Both Enjoy Sex. Do I Need to Withhold It If She’s Been Drinking?

    If sex is a reward for non-use, does following CRAFT principles mean having no sex when you’re Loved One’s been using? In this case, one answer do…
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    Dominique Simon November 1, 2021
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    Our Podcast: Coming Up For Air

    Podcast: Should You Stay Connected to Your Loved One Who Is Using?

    Our hosts discuss how to communicate with your loved one in a way that is helpful for everyone by becoming a "positivity detective."
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    jamesheflin October 29, 2021
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    I Never Know What to Expect When I Come Home. And I’m Terrified.

    It’s never easy when your grown son or daughter is living with you and using. It’s a lot worse when that leads to lies, denial, and conflict betwe…
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    Laurie MacDougall October 28, 2021
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    Allies in Recovery

    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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