4 Stages Of The Family Interventionist In Addictions

Our team of psychologists and therapists specialized in addictions carry out an exhaustive study of the family situation.

It is a joint work where the therapeutic team and the relatives agree on an effective action and intervention plan. A strategy that generates changes in the family situation so that, consequently, the behavior of the addicted person and their predisposition to receive treatment can change.

First Part Of The Family Intervention In Addictions

The first part of the intervention consists of collecting information from the family’s history. With her, we carry out psychoeducation on the disease :

  • what is addiction
  • how does it work,
  • the causes that can favor this problem,
  • what factors influence consumption
  • and what triggers generate stress and discomfort…

That is to say: we help to understand the disease, its functioning, and how it manifests itself.

Second Part Of The Family Interventionist In Addictions

The second part analyzes the current family situation, the difficulties, fears, and barriers that family members present in their relationship with the addicted family member.

Third-Party Of The Family Interventionist In Addictions

The third part of the process is about making changes that facilitate the entry of the person with an addiction to listening and considering the possibility of accepting the help offeredTo do this, they work on skills to face difficulties and more effective forms of communication. In this sense, they analyze and decode feelings of guilt, fears, and insecuritiesFrom here, they can set limits and consequences for the harmful acts of the person with addiction.

Fourth Stage Of The Strategy Of The Family Interventionist In Addictions

Lastly, following up after the patient is admitted is essential and advisable. This shows how the patient has adapted and how “attached” they are to the center where they have been revealed. And the difficulties that he may present in the treatment. Also, how the families manage the process and reinforce the maintenance of the established changes.