Family intervention specialists
Addiction interventions can be successful methods used to convince an addict to seek treatment. Traditional addiction interventions usually involve a group of the addict’s loved ones confronting him or her about the substance abuse. The main goal of an intervention is to get the addict to stop using drugs and drinking, and get them into treatment.
Family intervention specialists are addiction professionals that can help you with this task. In fact, it’s not recommended to stage an intervention without the help of family intervention specialists. These professionals are very familiar with every aspect of addiction, and they have a great deal of experience working with addicts and their families. What are some “must haves” for intervention professionals?
1. Experience
Experience should be a primary concern for anyone looking for a family intervention specialist. Any family intervention specialist that you consider should have a great deal of experience in planning and staging successful family interventions. Ask to see documentation of this experience, and inquire about their success rates.
2. Licensed and board registered
Unfortunately, nearly anyone can refer to themselves as an intervention specialist. Professional intervention specialists, however, should be licensed or certified mental health professionals in their state. This can include counselors, therapists, or psychologists.
You should also consider choosing an Association of Intervention Specialist Board Registered family intervention specialists. Board Registered interventionists must be licensed or certified mental health professionals with a minimum of two years experience with interventions. They must also sign a Code of Ethics and are held to high standards in this field.
3. Appropriate approach
All family intervention specialists have different styles and approaches. Some use a brash and to-the-point approach, while others are calmer and more sympathetic. Since you know best which approach will work with your loved one, it’s important to choose a family intervention specialist that uses that type of approach. Speak with several interventionists first to determine what approach they use and if their personalities will mesh well with your family.
4. Flexibility
Drug and alcohol interventions and treatment should be very individualized experiences. Not every approach will work with every person. Good family intervention specialists understand this. They are typically interested in hearing about an addict’s personality and will be open to suggestions during the intervention process.
5. Cost and payment options
Depending on the circumstances, an insurance company may or may not cover the cost of family intervention specialists. Even if these services are covered, they are not usually covered completely, leaving you with an often hefty bill. As you are shopping around for family intervention specialists, inquire about their prices as well as the availability of financial aid or financing options, which can both make these services much more affordable.
Family intervention specialist questions
Finding the perfect family intervention specialist for your needs isn’t always easy, but it is possible. The key is asking questions and learning everything you can about family intervention specialists and the services that they provide.
If you need help choosing an intervention specialist, feel free to leave your questions and concerns in the comments section below. We look forward to helping all of our readers who are affected by addiction.
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