services
I work directly with families and individuals to facilitate the intervention and recovery process and provide the support needed during this important phase of growth. My services are customized as everyone’s road to recovery is unique. My hope is to bring individuals and families back to health and vitality through guidance, respect, dignity and love.
Intervention
There is no greater gift to one struggling with addiction and the family struggling with them than an intervention. An intervention marks the beginning of the process and is the ultimate sign of a family’s love and support. This love and support can be one of the most strong and positive influences on the addicts decision to seek treatment. Through this process, families are also able to receive the support they need to become part of their loved one's journey.
Intervention serves two purposes :
help the addict make up his / her mind to go willingly to treatment
help the family regain control of their lives, which has been hijacked by their loved one's addiction
Interventions are emotional and uncomfortable, but not harsh or confrontational. The message during an Intervention is that there is nothing in the world the family won't do to help their loved one, but also there is nothing in the world the family is willing to do to support their addiction. Successful interventions occur when the family is committed, follows directions and remains united.
Interventions require a trained professional to help ensure success and maintain dignity, respect and love. It is my job to direct the addict to want / agree to getting help and to accept accountability. As an Interventionist, not only is the mission to inspire your loved one to change, but also to put the family back in charge with hope and direction.
Intervention services include :
preparatory meetings with family members
facilitation of the "Intervention"
finding the treatment facility best suited for individual needs
coordinating admission to the treatment facility, including transportation
recovery coaching and support for family during the individuals treatment stay
coaching the family on how to support their loved one after treatment
Recovery Coaching
Recovery Coaching is a form of strengths-based support and solutions for people struggling with addiction or recovering from alcohol or drug abuse. Recovery coaching is action oriented with an emphasis on improving present life and reaching future goals. With this phase comes the goal of balance, clarity, health, serenity, and fulfillment for each of my clients.
As a recovery coach, I am trained to assist clients in taking the best steps towards a healthy and thriving life in recovery. I work in partnership with clients using a strengths-based approach. I believe each client is the expert in their own life and has the ability to grow and sustain their own recovery. I use evidence-based methods to facilitate lasting change, including: Motivational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, Transtheoretical Behavior Change Model, and Mindfulness Practices.
Recovery Coaching services include :
creating a vision for recovery
help navigating resources, supports, services and education as needed
assistance acclimating to living sober
implementing sustainable behavior changes
one-on-one support
finding joy and happiness in recovery through overall wellness
“Few experiences in life quite match the feelings of horror, fear, helplessness, and grief that families experience when someone they love becomes addicted to alcohol or other drugs. They watch in dismay as the addict becomes alienated from the family and undergoes profound changes. Activities that once brought the addict pleasure are abandoned, old friends are pushed away, and the addict withdraws into a world that is inaccessible to anyone who tries to help.”