Handling Confrontation the CRAFT Way

Allies in Recovery April 24, 2023

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How do you shift from being in somebody’s face to a more open conversation they’re more likely to truly hear? Start with Module 4 at the Allies site, and work on skills that improve your communication, increase your ability to self-soothe, and take the heat out of conversations. You can learn to engage in a way that improves the relationship and become part of the treatment process instead of something else. your loved one is battling.

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Categories: Communication, Module 4, Self-Care for the Family Member

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