Intervention
Anytime someone needs help but refuses to accept it, an intervention is appropriate.
An intervention can be used for people engaged in any self-destructive behavior.
Intervention is the most loving, powerful method for helping individuals accept help.
An intervention can be done with love and respect in a non-confrontational, non-judgmental manner.
The Preparation
Family and friends may initially be apprehensive and confused. They may be ambivalent about
whether or not to do the intervention. Some may be afraid of the person, others may be angry.
The goal is to move from this disorganized and chaotic state to a cohesive, focused group.
To do this, the participants meet with the leader beforehand to educate themselves about the
dysfunction, to determine how to best help themselves, and to prepare for the intervention day. This
includes identifying others who should be involved, exploring appropriate treatment options, and
preparing what they are going to say.
Family Interventions Vary
Because each family situation is different, the scope and approach to each intervention must vary
accordingly. What may be practical and appropriate for one family may not be for another. For
example, some interventions require several weeks of preparation, others can be done in a few days.
Some interventions have a professional leader present, others do not. Often interventions occur in a
person’s home, others in the leader’s office. Some are a surprise others are not. Sometimes a great
deal of education takes place before the intervention, in others it takes place afterwards.
The cost for an Intervention consultation is $50.00 per hour.
Questions
For further information you can contact us at
608-784-4177
cca@couleecouncil.org
Anytime someone needs help but refuses to accept it, an intervention is appropriate.
An intervention can be used for people engaged in any self-destructive behavior.
- A person drinking too much
- An anorexic
- A gambler
- A computer addict
- A senior needing assisted living
Intervention is the most loving, powerful method for helping individuals accept help.
An intervention can be done with love and respect in a non-confrontational, non-judgmental manner.
The Preparation
Family and friends may initially be apprehensive and confused. They may be ambivalent about
whether or not to do the intervention. Some may be afraid of the person, others may be angry.
The goal is to move from this disorganized and chaotic state to a cohesive, focused group.
To do this, the participants meet with the leader beforehand to educate themselves about the
dysfunction, to determine how to best help themselves, and to prepare for the intervention day. This
includes identifying others who should be involved, exploring appropriate treatment options, and
preparing what they are going to say.
Family Interventions Vary
Because each family situation is different, the scope and approach to each intervention must vary
accordingly. What may be practical and appropriate for one family may not be for another. For
example, some interventions require several weeks of preparation, others can be done in a few days.
Some interventions have a professional leader present, others do not. Often interventions occur in a
person’s home, others in the leader’s office. Some are a surprise others are not. Sometimes a great
deal of education takes place before the intervention, in others it takes place afterwards.
The cost for an Intervention consultation is $50.00 per hour.
Questions
For further information you can contact us at
608-784-4177
cca@couleecouncil.org
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