TREATMENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES Archives - Page 5 of 35

My Son Needs Care For More Than Just Addiction. Where on Earth Can I Find It?

Substance use disorder often occurs alongside other physical and mental health challenges, making a tough situation much harder and more complex. As f…

Dominique Simon August 29, 2023

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Let’s Talk About Treatment

The end goal of CRAFT is treatment, but what does that mean, and what does it look like? In addition to more-expected forms, treatment is anything tha…

AlliesInRecovery August 26, 2023

When Setting a Boundary Is the Message We Need to Send

Introduction CRAFT teaches us to be thoughtful, caring, and deliberate in the messages we send to our Loved Ones. But sometimes the message is best co…

Laurie MacDougall August 22, 2023

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The Evidence Is In: A Walk in the Woods Really Is Good for the Soul

Many of us know it from our own experience. Now there’s science to back it up: time in nature brings a host of benefits for our bodies, minds, and e…

rredick August 9, 2023

Interview with Linda Aber, Part 2

Linda offers tools to calm the nervous system. As Kayla says, it's part of gaining coherence, a prerequisite for connection through CRAFT.

AlliesInRecovery August 4, 2023

Interview with Linda Aber, Part 1

Parenting coach and mother of two Linda Aber discusses the parasympathetic nervous system and how it applies to CRAFT and parenting.

Dominique Simon July 31, 2023

Too Much Advice! How Did Everyone I Know Become An Expert in Substance Use Disorder?

Often, it’s given with the best intentions. Sometimes it comes with judgment or moralizing. Either way, unsolicited advice can drain our energy and …

Laurie MacDougall July 25, 2023

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He Keeps Going To Treatment—And Sabotaging Himself Once He’s There

When a Loved One is motivated to seek treatment, it’s a cause for celebration. But for many that’s just one of many challenges. Remaining and thri…

Laurie MacDougall June 23, 2023

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“What We All Require Is To Be Heard”: Kayla Solomon On Effective Communication and Connection

In March 2023, Allies in Recovery's very own Kayla Solomon led a 90-minute ZOOM conversation with leaders of the East Bay chapter of the National Alli…

rredick May 12, 2023

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What Do “Using” and “Not Using” Really Mean?

In this closer look at Module 5, you’ll learn a tenet of CRAFT – rewarding positive behavior and removing rewards for negative behavior. When it c…

AlliesInRecovery May 8, 2023

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