Intervention

Finding yourself in a position of needing to intervene is uncomfortable and challenging. Knowing what to say, how to say it, and finding the perfect moment to do it can present problems and conflicting emotions. It’s important to realize that giving the gift of intervention can mean the difference between life and death for someone you care about deeply. Where there is life there is hope. But there can also be denial and intransigence. To help you find the way through this resistance here are some important factors to keep in mind when it comes to intervention:

There are many ways to intervene. For obvious reasons, a professional intervention is usually the most practical approach – more practical than a shouting or shaming match and much better than an unplanned medical or legal intervention (e.g.: a health crisis or arrest). Some intervention styles are better suited for your family than others.

Intervention is a process that unfolds in stages. These are related to the Stages of Change, i.e. Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance. The task of an intervention is to move the afflicted to Action. During each phase, the interventionist acts as a conductor who directs the symphony of emotions and ushers the intervention to a conclusive, definitive goal.

The goal of intervention is to get someone to accept the fact that help is needed and agree to seek that help. The hope in every intervention is to hear the words, “I’ll go.” Recognizing the need for help is better than having to be forced into rehab. If an intervention gets a person to seek treatment, it’s a positive step – no matter how that step was taken.

That said, not every intervention results in immediate enrollment. It’s often a process, not an event. But there are things you can do to increase your chances of success. Hiring a professional interventionist is one of them. Their experience allows them to stay focused on the facts and the task at hand. Professional objectivity is important.

If you need information about interventions, message us or call us for a consultation today.

At 1 Method Center, we believe when the heart speaks the heart listens. Our philosophy, “individual problems need to be treated in individual ways,” demonstrates our core values and the approach we take to intervention and treatment.

The best intervention isn’t a confrontation. It’s a presentation. ― Cassidy Cousens, founder, 1 Method Center

If an intervention was easy, everyone who cares about someone with an addiction problem would be able to do it and successfully direct someone to treatment. Intervention is an art that requires walking a very fine tightrope and knowing how to do it with diplomacy without falling or having to start over again. It is equal parts compassion, emotion, and facts. Most importantly, it is a call to action. It is knowing how to respond to resistance without letting your personal emotions get in the way. It is about letting someone know that you care enough about them to be honest in your concern so that they are open to the concept of seeking treatment and getting the help they need. The only hero in treatment is the truth. 

Treatment begins and ends with your loved one.

1 Method Center is committed to being with your family every step of the way.

Intervention may lead your loved one to seek help. Our individualized attention, personalized approach and proven methods will yield results.

To connect with an interventionalist at 1 Method please call 1-800-270-1389. This call is free.

Intervention does not always lead to someone immediately seeking treatment but planting the initial kernel of truth can establish a foundation of communication that may eventually lead the afflicted to seek help. Showing that you care enough to speak that first kernel may plant the seeds needed to make things blossom.