Interventions
An intervention is a deliberate process by which change is introduced into an individual’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The overall objective of an intervention is to confront a person in a non-threatening way, allowing them to see their self-destructive behavior, and how they affect themselves, family and friends. Severe drug addiction is a truly fatal problem, but it is also 100 percent TREATABLE. In the drug abuse intervention I explain to families and substance abusers how to make the family less accountable and the drug abuser more accountable for the addiction. An intervention for the drug abuse is based in the premise that your loved one is the least qualified person in the entire family to determine diagnosis and treatment.
An Intervention is a process not an event
Typically, when families call seeking an intervention it is at a point where things have spiraled out of control and the drug abusers actions are significantly affecting the rest of the family.
An intervention can and should take place as soon as addiction is apparent. The invitational model of intervention, The RAAD model, focuses on using positive psychology and setting up the scene and removing barriers prior to the actual person in intervention. It uses active listening and open ended questions in a sales process that puts the client in the drivers seat.
Program Features
Facilitation: I develop a comprehensive intervention plan that accounts for participants, setting and the approach tactics most likely to guide a person into accepting treatment.
Planning: Because treatment is the goal, I plan for immediate admission into detox and/or treatment.
Education: Families learn about the disease of addiction, the crucial role family dynamics play, and the roles family members will need to play moving forward.
Guidance: It’s important for everyone to get a chance to speak, but such difficult conversations can quickly turn emotional. A professional interventionist can keep the conversation on track and mediate any conflict that arises.
“Priya Sodhi is an angel on this earth. I’m not sure where we would be right now without her help. She was able to swoop in and connect with my son like no one else. She is the most positive and encouraging person I know. She related to my son on his level without making him feel bad about who he is. She was able to get my son to voluntarily enroll in a program not only once, but twice. We are forever grateful for this wonderful doctor in our lives. ”