{"id":27977,"date":"2020-09-26T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=27977"},"modified":"2022-06-21T18:49:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T22:49:36","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For An Intervention That Will Actually Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#How_To_Prepare_For_An_Intervention_In_6_Steps\" title=\"How To Prepare For An Intervention In 6 Steps\">How To Prepare For An Intervention In 6 Steps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#1_Get_Advice_from_an_Expert\" title=\"1. Get Advice from an Expert \">1. Get Advice from an Expert <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#2_Decide_Who_Will_Participate\" title=\"2. Decide Who Will Participate\">2. Decide Who Will Participate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#3_Clarify_the_Extent_of_the_Problem\" title=\"3. Clarify the Extent of the Problem\">3. Clarify the Extent of the Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#4_Be_Ready_for_an_Emotionally_Charged_Discussion\" title=\"4. Be Ready for an Emotionally Charged Discussion\">4. Be Ready for an Emotionally Charged Discussion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#5_Know_What_you_Plan_to_Say\" title=\"5. Know What you Plan to Say\">5. Know What you Plan to Say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#6_Have_a_Backup_Plan\" title=\"6. Have a Backup Plan\">6. Have a Backup Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It\u2019s never easy to see a family member or a loved one struggle with addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the person isn\u2019t able to see or acknowledge the reality of the problem, prompting the need for a more direct approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This often involves the participation of those within the person\u2019s immediate circle of friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We call this process an &#8220;intervention&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-click-to-tweet ub_click_to_tweet\" id=\"ub_click_to_tweet_e29cd46e-5e02-49df-b897-4d82b77000a9\"><div class=\"ub_tweet\">According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ncaddms.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">staggering 90% of individuals<\/a> seek help after an intervention.<\/div><div class=\"ub_click_tweet\"><span><i><\/i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?&#038;text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Council%20on%20Alcoholism%20and%20Drug%20Dependence%2C%20a%20staggering%2090%25%20of%20individuals%20seek%20help%20after%20an%20intervention.&#038;url=https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/&#038;via=counselorinsite\">Click to Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Interventions provide an open and safe space for loved ones to express their feelings and concerns with the person suffering from addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goal of an intervention is to eliminate denial and help the addicted person realize it\u2019s time to get treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48.jpg\" alt=\"How To Prepare For An Intervention That Will Actually Work\" class=\"wp-image-35898 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48.jpg\" alt=\"How To Prepare For An Intervention That Will Actually Work\" class=\"wp-image-35898 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-83x125.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>How To Prepare For An Intervention That Actually Works<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, a <a aria-label=\"staggering 90% of individuals (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ncaddms.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">staggering 90% of individuals<\/a> seek help after an intervention. So what goes into staging a successful one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll teach you how to prepare for an intervention that helps a person suffering from <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/substance-abuse\/\">addiction<\/a> to realize that they have a problem. And once they do, they&#8217;ll be far more willing to seek treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prepare_For_An_Intervention_In_6_Steps\"><\/span>How To Prepare For An Intervention In 6 Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you stage an intervention, make sure you get your ducks in a row. These things require planning, organization, and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_Advice_from_an_Expert\"><\/span><strong>1. Get Advice from an Expert <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you organize an intervention, it\u2019s a good idea to consult a professional first about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-help-an-addict\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">how addiction works<\/a>. It&#8217;s a complicated disorder, one not well understood by the general public. It\u2019s only when you fully grasp the condition that you\u2019ll be able to approach the afflicted individual with compassion and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two options on how to approach an intervention: organize one yourself or hire an Interventionist. The job of an Interventionist is to identify and involve the appropriate people to form what\u2019s known as a recovery team. The goal of this team is to enable a path towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/anxiety-and-addiction-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">treatment and recovery for the individual suffering from addiction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be an Interventionist, <em>per se<\/em>. A psychologist, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/mental-health\/\" title=\"mental health\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mental health<\/a> counselor, or a member of your faith community can also assist with the intervention. Whomever you choose, make sure that they are knowledgeable about addiction. It&#8217;s even better if the person is involved in the recovery community, though it&#8217;s not a requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have selected your professional support (i.e., The Interventionist), you&#8217;ll need to select social supports to make up the rest of your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Decide_Who_Will_Participate\"><\/span><strong>2. Decide Who Will Participate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your recovery team should include people who know the person with the addiction well enough to understand the exact nature and extent of the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close family members, friends, and colleagues are often a good place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these individuals are working their own program of recovery, give strong consideration to selecting them first. It helps having people on the team with firsthand knowledge of addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Interventionist may not personally know the afflicted individual, but that&#8217;s okay. As a neutral third-party, they can provide objectivity and structure in what will be an emotionally charged meeting. This is analogous to the way a marriage counselor acts as a mediator and guide during a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/therapy\/\" title=\"therapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">therapy<\/a> session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal size of a recovery team is between three to six adults. A larger group might overwhelm the person, while a smaller group might not be taken seriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, there\u2019s no definite rule on the number of participants for an intervention. What matters is that the person acknowledges the problem and agrees to start on the path to recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t include anyone who condones drug abuse or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/i-have-a-problem-with-alcohol\/\" title=\"alcoholism\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">alcoholism<\/a> in any way. Instead, select people who have the best interest of the addicted individual at heart. If you do hire an Interventionist, they can help you identify the right people for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve assembled the team, it&#8217;s important that you meet to discuss the objective of the intervention and to gather information from each member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Everyday Addiction Interventions: Loving and Relentless | Susan Riegler | TEDxNewBedford\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IIHA151F2Xg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Everyday Addiction Interventions: Loving and Relentless. Courtesy, YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clarify_the_Extent_of_the_Problem\"><\/span><strong>3. Clarify the Extent of the Problem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug addiction and alcoholism are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/7-myths-about-addiction-you-need-to-stop-believing-right-now\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">complex medical conditions<\/a> that can manifest signs and symptoms in a variety of ways. The one common denominator, though, is an inability to stop the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/myths-about-addiction\/\" title=\"substance abuse\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">substance abuse<\/a> which in turn creates other problems in the individual\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the ways that the person&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/substance-abuse\/\">substance abuse<\/a> has created havoc in their lives. Has their use affected their work or school performance? Have they lost friends or alienated family? Has their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/benefits-of-hypnotherapy\/\">physical or mental health<\/a> suffered? Have they endured any legal or financial challenges?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to assume that what you see is the entire problem. In most cases, it\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg. Have your recovery team develop a list of concerns based on their own observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the extent of the problem makes it easier for everyone to express their concerns and their sincere desire to help the person overcome their addiction. This also serves as an effective defense should your loved one try to minimize the scope of their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to dismiss the concerns of one or two people. But a group of people all saying the same thing? That&#8217;s a different story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_Ready_for_an_Emotionally_Charged_Discussion\"><\/span><strong>4. Be Ready for an Emotionally Charged Discussion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must prepare for intervention for it to actually work. As we&#8217;ve discussed, the recovery team needs to understand the nature of addiction and its consequences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also need to know about available treatment options. Depending on the severity of the problem, treatment can consist of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>individual or group therapy;<\/li><li>outpatient or inpatient rehab;<\/li><li>hospitalization and medically-assisted detoxification.<\/li><li>12-Step Meetings (e.g., AA, NA) or SMART Recovery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A licensed clinician can determine which option is best, but the team needs to be familiar with them as well. Ask your Interventionist for an overview. They will likely be able to identify specific programs by name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team also needs to prepare for the nature of the meeting itself. Interventions often come as a surprise to the suffering individual. They may feel attacked or threatened. They may be argumentive. They may cry. They may continue to deny they have a problem. It&#8217;s best to expect conflict and have a plan to deal with it should the need arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hold a rehearsal meeting to let everyone on the team practice what they&#8217;ll say. <\/li><li>Have a volunteer role-play the conversation you want to have with your loved one. <\/li><li>Have each member take turns expressing their feelings and concerns. <\/li><li>Get feedback from each member about what worked well and what did not. <\/li><li>Be mindful of body language and tone. <\/li><li>Avoid accusatory language, but make your concerns clear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that your goal is to get this person to admit they have a problem and to agree to treatment. You do this by coming from a place of love and compassion. Threats don&#8217;t work. Stay focused on the solution and show them how much you care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If tensions arise, the interventionist can provide much-needed direction and structure. They can help the team stay on task, field questions, and clarify the team&#8217;s concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Know_What_you_Plan_to_Say\"><\/span><strong>5. Know What you Plan to Say<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People who struggle with alcoholism or drug addiction are often unable to see how their actions have hurt others. To that end, the group should come prepared to share their own stories and to explain how the addicted person has hurt them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone should know what they will say in advance, which is why I recommend a rehearsal. You can&#8217;t properly prepare for an intervention without having at least one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the rehearsal, members need to practice what they plan to say and listen to the stories from other members. That way, the group can ensure that their message is on point. Team members should be encouraged to give feedback to one another as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an Intervention, clarity is essential. Each member of the recovery team needs to express the same basic message when it&#8217;s their turn to speak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>that their loved one is suffering;<\/li><li>that their addiction is ruining their life;<\/li><li>and that treatment must be sought immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this with personal stories, observations, and by expressing concern, but the team needs to have a unified message. It&#8217;s not a good idea to have a team member who plays the devil&#8217;s advocate or who tries to minimize the severity of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Have_a_Backup_Plan\"><\/span><strong>6. Have a Backup Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with rehearsals, there&#8217;s no guarantee that an intervention will work. It\u2019s important to be flexible and to prepare for different scenarios that may play out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During an intervention, the addicted person is not the only person who might inadvertently sabotage the process. Due to their emotional nature, it\u2019s hard to predict how anyone will react. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a seasoned Interventionist at the helm, tempers can flare. Most people avoid confrontation, but that&#8217;s exactly what an intervention is. The point here is that it&#8217;s an uncomfortable situation, so it&#8217;s wise to be ready for anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a plan. For example, if a family member loses their cool, have them step out of the meeting until they regain their composure. If the person with the addiction becomes defensive, take a step back and give them time to process their emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a team, it&#8217;s important to discuss these issues beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with preparation, sometimes it takes more than one intervention for the addicted person to take ownership of their problem and agree to seek help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this isn&#8217;t the outcome you had hoped for, it may nonetheless be an important first step in their journey to recovery. Don&#8217;t let a temporary setback discourage you. Addiction is a cunning and baffling disease, and issues like this are commonplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful intervention takes time to plan. If you don&#8217;t properly prepare for an intervention, it can lead to the addicted person feeling even more isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that everyone on the recovery team speaks from a place of concern and love. And be patient with yourself and with the person who is struggling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take several talks for them to finally seek treatment, so be strong and continue to do what\u2019s best for your loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when they are ready to seek treatment, they&#8217;ll need your love and support even more. It can take years to fully recover from an addiction, as the disease affects so many facets of a person&#8217;s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, the intervention is just the first step of a much longer journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/intervention\/art-20047451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drugabuse.com\/5-things-about-interventions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning an Intervention? 5 Things You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/californiadetox.com\/intervention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intervention: The First Step In Addiction Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If someone you love suffers from addiction, an intervention may be a way to get them help. 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