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Managing Difficult Emotions (CBT)

by isabel | Sep 11, 2020

Unlike traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, which probes childhood wounds to get at the root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior. CBT treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts

Preventing An Opiate Overdose

by isabel | Jul 24, 2020

If your Loved One or anyone you know is using opiates, you should know how to reverse an overdose. Here's the basic information you need to know to be prepared.

Dominique Simon-Levine: Speaking Engagements

by isabel | Jul 16, 2019

Here is a list of Dominique Simon-Levine's speaking engagements over the last few years including up to the present date. Upcoming talk at the Recovery Community Summit organized by Oregon Recovers. Dominique will be speaking with Cordelia Kraus, LPC, CADC-I, certified CRAFT clinician, Senator Lew Frederick whose daughter is in recovery and with Jennifer Stratton, LPC and Lynn Emmons, LCSW, both trained in CRAFT.

SAMSHA on Trauma-Informed Approach

by isabel | May 30, 2019

"Most people who have experienced trauma go without adequate services and supports. Unaddressed trauma significantly increases the risk of mental and substance use disorders and chronic physical diseases." -SAMSHA

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

by isabel | Nov 22, 2018

DBT is a compassionate and evidence-based treatment for those suffering. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders such as substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.

Meditation & Relaxation

by isabel | Nov 9, 2018

Here are some awesome online resources for those who want to explore relaxation or meditation techniques, or go deeper with their practice. Self-care is a KEY part of the CRAFT Method: a family member who is centered and self-aware is a family member who can be vastly more effective in helping their addicted Loved One. Check out these resources!

Addiction & Serious Mental Illness

by isabel | Oct 16, 2018

Here are resources for families whose Loved One suffers from serious mental illness in addition to substance use disorder.

Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use

by isabel | Oct 12, 2018

A detailed list of signs and symptoms of drug use, withdrawal, dependence—for each type of drug. This is essential information for families implementing CRAFT at home: recognizing the signs of active use help you know when to reward, and when to step away.

Getting Your Child to Accept Treatment for an Alcohol or Drug Addiction

by isabel | Sep 21, 2018

This is a collection of resources specifically directed to parents who are facing a child's addiction and exploring how to get a teenaged Loved One to accept treatment.

Category: Treatment for Your Loved One

by isabel | Jul 27, 2018

This page puts together all of our treatment-related resources. Learn about evidence-based approaches, levels of treatment providers, or peruse the online treatment resource locators we've selected.

Crisis Resources: Hotlines & Websites

by isabel | Jun 20, 2018

DISCLAIMER: Allies in Recovery does not directly recommend or endorse any of the resources listed. We have simply gathered a listing of resources that move prove helpful to you. We leave it up to you to determine if they offer you support or a service(s) you need, as well as, if they are appropriate for your situation.