Mechanics of an Intervention

A comprehensive guide for families navigating addiction and intervention. Learn to create loving but firm boundaries, hold emotional accountability, and respond calmly to resistance. Gain tools to support recovery or detach with love when needed.

Course curriculum

1. The Mechanics of an Intervention
1. Lesson 1.1: What is an Intervention and Why It’s Necessary
2. Lesson 1.2: The Role of the Interventionist
3. Lesson 1.3: Goals of an Intervention
4. Lesson 1.4: Why Treatment is an Uncomfortable Solution
1. Lesson 2.1: Building the Intervention Team
2. Lesson 2.2: Family Roles and Responsibilities
3. Lesson 2.3: How to Manage Family Conflict
1. Lesson 3.1: Addiction as Avoidance
2. Lesson 3.2: Why Facing Discomfort is Critical to Recovery
3. Lesson 3.3: Why the Person of Concern Resists Help
1. Lesson 4.1: The Initial Letter
2. Lesson 4.2: The Boundaries Letter
3. Lesson 4.3: Tone, Structure, and Emotional Impact
4. Lesson 4.4: Examples of Effective Letters
1. Lesson 5.1: Denial and Offering Hope
2. Lesson 5.2: Baby Steps and Postponement
3. Lesson 5.3: Fear and Guilt Manipulation
4. Lesson 5.4: Explosiveness, Shutdown, and Shifting Focus
1. Lesson 6.1: Setting Up the Meeting
2. Lesson 6.2: Preparing the Letters
3. Lesson 6.3: Emotional Preparation for the Team
1. Lesson 7.1: Opening the Intervention
2. Lesson 7.2: Delivering the Letters
3. Lesson 7.3: Presenting the Solution
4. Lesson 7.4: Handling Rejection and Resistance
1. Lesson 8.1: If They Say Yes
2. Lesson 8.2: If They Say No
3. Lesson 8.3: If They Walk Out or Leave
1. Lesson 9.1: Transportation and Intake
2. Lesson 9.2: After Drop-Off and Early Treatment Stage
3. Lesson 9.3: Understanding Early Resistance and Emotional Testing
1. Lesson 10.1: Family Communication During Treatment
2. Lesson 10.2: Supporting Progress Without Over-Functioning
3. Lesson 10.3: Handling Emotional Setbacks During Treatment
1. Lesson 11.1: Understanding the Discharge and Aftercare Process
2. Lesson 11.2: Supporting Aftercare and Continued Recovery
3. Lesson 11.3: Managing Relapse and Returning to Treatment
1. Lesson 12.1: How to Respond to a Relapse
2. Lesson 12.2: Avoiding Emotional Overreactio
3. Lesson 12.3: When to Consider Another Intervention
1. Lesson 13.1: Al-Anon, Support Groups, and Therapy
2. Lesson 13.2: Recognizing Codependency
3. Lesson 13.3: Emotional Healing for the Family
1. Lesson 14.1: Choosing the Path of Wellness
2. Lesson 14.2: When the Person of Concern Tests Boundaries and Faces Consequences
3. Lesson 14.3: Acceptance — When the Person of Concern Resists Recovery
1. Conclusion: The Path Forward

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Mechanics of an Intervention

Course curriculum

Course Overview

Chapter 1: Foundations of an Intervention

Chapter 2: Who Should Attend and Why

Chapter 3: The Emotional Model of Addiction and Avoidance

Chapter 4: Letter Writing

Chapter 5: Common Reactions and Manipulations During the Intervention

Chapter 6: Preparing for the Intervention

Chapter 7: Conducting the Intervention

Chapter 8: Immediate Next Steps After the Intervention

Chapter 9: Transitioning Into Treatment

Chapter 10: Family Support During Treatment

Chapter 11: Transitioning Out of Treatment

Chapter 12: Handling Relapse and Emotional Setbacks

Chapter 13: Building a Support System for the Family

Chapter 14: Real-World Examples of Intervention and Family Recovery

Conclusion

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