“The Three F’s”: Annie Highwater on Seeking Peace Before Plunging Into the Storm
Sometimes we need to get involved. Sometimes we don’t. Pausing to calm and center ourselves helps either way.
Category: SELF-CARE – bring the focus back to your Self
The Power of Doing Nothing
Doing nothing is about taking care of yourself and coming up with better ideas than your more anxious or panicked self can.
Your Oxygen Mask – A Central Tenet of CRAFT
The CRAFT method points to the efficacy of shifting our focus back to our Self, even in some of the most dire or anxiety-producing situations.
An Interview with Guest Jaclyn Brown: Part Two
Guest Jaclyn Brown tells the story of her painful voyage through losing her brother to addiction. She's now a podcast host and a voice for advocacy.
Partner CRAFT: Early Recovery
What's realistic to expect of our loved ones? What can we do as a family member to support them and to keep ourselves in check?
FAMILIES SPEAK: What If I Believe My Loved One Isn’t Capable?
We must step back to see our loved ones’ true capability. Do things for them that feel right, but not if you’re stepping over a line.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Recovery—Progress, not Perfection
It’s easy to impose expectations, but changing yourself, your expectations and perceptions makes room for your loved one to progress.
Quest for Confidence: A Journey of Self-Trust
A guide to a quality most of us need to reflect on more deeply—and all of us can nurture
What Do You Want, and What Do You Need?
When you're dealing with difficult circumstances and the actions of others, it's important to shift focus from external to internal, to pause and chec…
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 …