He’s Agreed to Pay Rent. But Will It Really Happen?
When we share a home with a Loved One enduring substance use disorder, money is a challenge more often than not. Financial planning often takes a back…
Category: MODULE 7 – beware of negative self-talk
Did the Boundary I Set Make Him Drink Even More?
Jbernard116’s made an impressive start in applying CRAFT to this challenging situation. Unfortunately, the boundary she set didn’t immediately yie…
He’s in a Recovery House and Struggling. What Can the Family Do?
A mom is worried about her son who is struggling in his recovery house setting. The family has been practicing CRAFT when engaging with him, in hopes …
“Heads Up” Tips for Those New to Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Have you ever looked back on a particularly stressful time in your life and wished you’d known a few things ahead of the struggle? Or maybe you wer…
3 Months into Recovery and He Doesn’t Show an Ounce of Gratitude
This mom has been able to successfully use CRAFT principles to shepherd her son into treatment and to support him during early recovery. However, her …
We’ve Set Our Boundaries. He’s Breaking Them.
When it comes to their son’s involvement with drugs, Lovingmom11 and her husband are clear about where their boundaries are. Their son, regrettably,…
Speaking Up: The Compassionate Way
How do you communicate when you see problematic behavior? The key is intention: observing behavior, and pointing it out calmly and thoughtfully. The i…
I Want to Talk to My Son About His Substance Use, But I Don’t Know How
An AlliesinRecovery.net member asks us for guidance about when, and especially how, to raise the subject of her son’s substance use. Allies Director…
Speaking Up: The Compassionate Way
How do you communicate when you see problematic behavior? The key is intention: observing behavior, and pointing it out calmly and thoughtfully. The i…
How Can This Mom Ask Her Son to Seek Help for Mental Health and Addiction?
An AlliesinRecovery.net member has written in for help surrounding how to communicate effectively with her son. Specifically, she wants to talk to him…