intervention, interventions, family interventions, alcohol intervention, intervention
A major symptom of alcoholism, chemical dependency and other compulsive disorders like gambling is the minimizing and denial of the problem by the affected person. Facts of the problem, caringly presented by loved ones and significant others, are impossible to deny. A sensitive, guided confrontation (sometimes called a carefrontation) directed at the affected person is called a Family Intervention.
Whether done in a family or workplace setting, Family Intervention is a way for the family and friends to confront the one they care for with kindness and respect, but also with direct honesty that will pierce the defenses of the addicted, helping them to see the damage their behavior is doing to themselves and those around them. Because family intervention is done by a group of family and friends, it makes an impact far more powerful than an individual could ever create on his or her own.
Family Intervention Goals
Carefully designed and coached, step-by-step, Family Intervention creates positive change, sweeps away the secrecy, the minimizing and the denial inherent in addiction, and begins the move toward recovery. Family, friends, employers, professional colleagues, coworkers, in short, anyone who cares enough, can initiate the Family Intervention process.
Family Intervention Contacts
Highly qualified and certified Family Intervention specialists
can help you deal with the person, the problem and the elements
unique to your personal or professional situation. There are various
models of Family Intervention that each require a certain amount
of preparation time but in most cases, Family Intervention results in immediate entry into detox, rehab or other appropriate treatment setting.
Please contact our intervention Call Center Helpline at ext. 1515 for more
information about Family Intervention or you may contact directly
any of the interventionist below.
New Jersey (NJ) / New York (NY) / Pennsylvania (PA) / National
Family Interventionist
Brad Lamm,
BR-I, CAI - 800-763-1597
(Preferred Provider of the Betty
Ford Center and Seabrook House)
Southworth Associates - John Southworth,
CADC - (800) 386-1695 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Ken Seeley BRI II , CNDAI II/ Founder- 866-888-4911 (Preferred Provider of the Betty
Ford Center and Seabrook House)
Carol Lawyer, CAC,
CCDP 610-696-8168 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Jane Eigner Mintz, MA, PC, CAI, BRI-II, BCPC - 216-407-4500 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Bruce Cotter and Associates - Bruce Cotter - 888-846-5186 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Terry Cronin - (732) 713-4249 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Eileen Wolfe, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, AISCBR I.II - Long Island, NY 516-458-6962
New Jersey (NJ) / Maryland
(MD) / Family Interventionist
Harold Clotworthy, CADC - Recovery Resources - (609) 242-1005
Turk Despard LPC, CAC, CCJP - Lancaster, PA - 717-419-7403
California Family Interventionist
Rebecca J.
Flood, MHS, NCACII, CADC (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House) - (949) 683-2087
Pennsylvania Family
Interventionist
John Page, MHS, CAC, BRI,
NCI, TAS - (215) 340-9995
Maryland Family Interventionist
Meyer Slacum, CADC, BCI - (410) 430-2878
Alabama Family Interventionist
Keith Fierman,
CDAC - (877) 924-HELP
Virginia Family Interventionist
Bill Maher, CADC,
ACI - (804) 358-6021
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be and shall not constitute or be treated as medical advice and
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