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How do you determine which intervention approach to use?
Based on its history of success and more holistic approach, Compass Interventions uses the Family approach. We recognize the entire family is in need of change. One of the critical aspects that we believe makes this approach more successful is that there are no "surprises" such as seen in television interventions. The addicted individual is involved from the beginning, and all participants are involved in the entire process.
Of the several things that need to be considered, the first is always the issue of urgency and safety. If you are responding to a crisis, the intervention approach you choose will reflect that urgency. Immediately address the crisis and ensure everyone safety. Family education and future plans can come later.
However, if you are dealing with a chronic problem the family invitational approach is generally the most effective. Your decision on how to proceed will depend on several factors including what your family members are prepared to do, on their geographic dispersion and to a great extent on the orientation of the interventionist you find to help you.
Discuss with the interventionist the most realistic and practical approach to take given the thoughts, feelings and location of the family members.
What kind of treatment works best?
There is debate about what kind of treatment works the best. There are choices between inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, 12 step programs, and of course the "nothing but the person's change of heart" approach. An argument can be made for almost any of these treatment approaches.
Sometimes it will be obvious which approach is more suitable. For example, if the person is in an acute crisis, inpatient care is more than likely advisable. Cost considerations also drive treatment decisions. The interventionist could favor one approach over another.
Again, your interventionist has a broad range of alcohol & drug treatment resources and options available. Be open and discuss all these considerations.
For the sake of your whole family, call Compass Interventions at 1.855.200.HOPE (4673) and allow us to help your loved one begin a journey toward a new life.
