What Are “Natural Consequences?”
Understanding “natural consequences” and allowing them to play out when it’s safe to do so can be a force for change over time.
Category: Member Blogs
Jac Ross Covers His Favorite Song of Empowerment—And Leaves Us Speechless
“A Change Is Gonna Come” hasn’t sounded this transcendent since the Sam Cooke original. Truly.
A Closer Look at Two Situations
A look at two situations from the AIR blog -- a woman who stops communicating, and a young man who wants to stay alone while withdrawing.
Feeling Empowered and Hopeful as an Ally to My Boyfriend
Problematic alcohol use isn’t on anyone’s wish list for a relationship, but CRAFT can make the challenge easier to bear
Tom Jones: “I Won’t Crumble With You If You Fall”
Tom Jones’ musical evocation of what it means to be there for a Loved One.
How Do You Slow Things Down if it Feels Like Your House is on Fire?
Become an agent of change -- by changing yourself. How do you step back, take space, and change the dance of the usual interaction?
A CBT-Based App Is Helping Young People Manage Their Anxiety
The app, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, has shown promising results in early trials
Unpacking Natural Consequences: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Chronicles of a CRAFTy wife, part one
Intention vs. Perception
We intend to be supportive, but aren’t always perceived that way. How do you hear when they feel upset, and shift back into connection?
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.
