Intervention for a sick mother

Question
Hello,

My mother has a severe drinking problem. It has finally gotten to the point where my family members agree with me and are ready to do what it takes to get her help.

However, I have read that staging interventions without the help of a professional can backfire. I called an intervention specialist and they told me that they charge a non-refundable $3500.00 fee. This is well beyond our means.

So my question to you is: do you have any advice on how to stage an intervention without the aid of a professional?

Thanks for your time!


Answer

Beverley Glazer MA., I

Hi Jane,



An intervention can backfire, with or without a specialist. Family interventions are done all the time.



The timing has to be right and there are certain techniques and strategies that work better than others.  Background information must be gathered and other issues should be discussed as well.



Your question is too complex to be answered in a letter, because every intervention is similar, but not same.



For more detailed information, you can contact me privately.



Http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/contact.html





All the best



Bev