How Laurie and Kayla Became Part of AIR
Learn about Allies in Recovery's (AIR) groups – the CRAFT Educational groups facilitated by Laurie and the CRAFT Support group facilitated by Kayla …
Category: Self-Care for the Family Member
Prioritizing self-care is essential to your own well-being but also to your loved one’s sobriety and recovery.
It is completely understandable to feel like you are hostage to your emotions when there’s addiction in the family. But it will be difficult to help your loved one (as this site teaches you to do) if your own emotions are driving your actions and reactions.
Self-care is therefore a non-negotiable building block when using our approach to helping your loved one get into treatment or solidifying their recovery. We’ll show you how…
Oh, What a Little Breath Work Can Do!
Intentional breathing practices have been around for millennia, but Western medicine has taken notice of their potential benefits only recently. This …
Handling Confrontation the CRAFT Way
How do you shift from conflict to a more open conversation with your loved one whose struggling with addiction? Using CRAFT, you can improve the relat…
Peaceful Music, Glorious Nature: Sometimes It’s All We Need
We all know, in theory, that calm and soothing music can reduce our stress and anxiety. How often do we give it the chance, though? On this website, g…
How Laurie and Kayla Became Part of AIR
Learn about Allies in Recovery's (AIR) groups – the CRAFT Educational groups facilitated by Laurie and the CRAFT Support group facilitated by Kayla …
What About Family Members’ Trauma?
It can be easy, particularly when those outside a situation offer advice, to overlook the history of trauma that may exist for a family member. CRAFT …
Real Allies in Recovery Success Stories: Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with SUD
Read real success stories from families who used the CRAFT approach to help their loved ones with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Learn how CRAFT helped…
Embracing the Uncomfortable: A Life Hack from Annie
Learn how facing uncomfortable and challenging situations can lead to personal growth and improve relationships in Annie Highwater's blog post. Discov…
Watching Families Progress
Our hosts discuss their joy in witnessing the progress of families in their groups. If you’re helping your loved one, start with yourself and your o…
Collaboration Vs. Ultimatum
When your loved one is returning, communicate and collaborate about your expectations, concerns, and plans. Keep on collaborating over time, so if con…