Recovery Connection Intervention Page

The course of action called “intervention” is a deliberate process by which change is introduced into peoples' thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The overall objective of an intervention is to lovingly confront an individual in a non-threatening way and allow them to see their self-destructive behavior and how it affects themselves, family and friends. It usually involves several people who have prepared themselves to discuss with the person who has been engaging in some sort of self-destructive behavior such as chemical dependency what they have observed. In a clear and respectful way, the participants inform the individual about factual information regarding his or her behavior and how it may have affected them. The immediate objective of an intervention is for the self-destructive person to listen and to accept help.

Without any doubt I am certain that intervention, treatment and recovery work! I would find it impossible to do interventions if I didn't observe positive changes and results in the families with whom I work. My dedication to the family and their loved one is beyond measure, I truly love the work I do and experience great joy in doing it. I believe in the process of intervention. Taking the necessary time to educate and prepare each faily is essential to the success of the intervention. Being with the family through the entire process helps ease their fears, anxiety and frustrations.
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The intention of intervention is clear, the attitude is hopeful and loving, and the resolve is
unwavering. This course of action is born out of love and concern for the alcoholic and
addict. Correctly developed and implemented professional interventions and interventionists
are successful in over 90% of all interventions.
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Services:

Consultation with participants to determine best approach
Treatment identification and placement
Guidance and counseling for all participants through the process
Reservations and ongoing liaison with identified treatment facility
If need, an escort to treatment is available
Ongoing contact and follow-up through communication with participants and treatment to provide progress updates during treatment
Participation with treatment in aftercare planning

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With more than thirty years experience providing education, therapy, coaching and interventions with individuals and their families where addition is a problem, Karen E. Christensen is well prepared to assist you in the process of intervention.

Qualifications:

Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in the State of Washington with National Certification through NAADAC
Extensive training in the intervention process
Multiple interventions with high rate of success
National and local reputation for honest, caring and thoughtful preparation for family and others involved in the intervention
Highly respected by those working in the addiction treatment industry and adjunct businesses such as therapist, psychologist, providers and medical professionals
References are extensive and available for review and contact

Philosophy:

Addiction is a brain disease with psychological, social, and behavioral, biomedical and spiritual components. It impacts everyone who cares about or loves and individual with the disease of addiction. The extent of the impact varies by family and situation. At minimum, those with a relationship with the addicted individual will have feelings of despair, anger and hopelessness. They feel as if “there is nothing I can do.”

In reality, intervention is themost loving act anyone can provide for an addicted individual. If you don't act, the disease can easily take the individual into insanity and eventurally death.

Services:
Preparation is accomplished through a series of meetings face-to-face or by telephone where the interventionist provides support and education for participants. Each Individual will prepare written information to present at the intervention and a rehearsal will be held to practice just prior to the intervention.
We follow-up with you and the patient and participants while the individual is in treatment and as needed after discharge. Ongoing support following completion of treatment is available. We work on your schedule and accommodate your needs to whatever extent possible.

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PROFESSIONAL CARING, GENTLE AND LOVING INTERVENTIONS

Welcome to your future... recovery for the addicted individual and you their family of friend!

You're only a few steps away from resolving the pain and sorrow in your life caused by addiction. These steps will not only change your life they will change and improve the lives of those you love and care about.

If your loved one is in recovery and you're still suffering take these steps:

Call Recovery Counseling and Family Service to set-up an evaluation appointment to determine your next step
Learn about family support through 12-Step groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon
Participate in educational opportunities to learn about the disease of addiction
Learn more about how the disease of addiction has affected you and other in your family
Participate in therapy individually or in a group to process your pain and losses
Make changes in your life that support your recovery and allow you the opportunity to celebrate the life you deserve!

If your loved one is not in recovery and you don't know what to do next, take these steps to intervene on the disease. These steps also begin your recovery from the impact of addiction on your life:

Call Recovery Connections to set-up an evaluation appointment to determine if intervention is right for you and your family
Educate yourself about the disease of addiction and the extent of its impact on you and your family
Through education understand the gift, value and blessing of intervention
Prepare for the intervention with family and friends of the addicted person through the professional, caring direction from Recovery Connections
Participate in 12-Step groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon
Be involved in the Family Program where your loved one is in treatment having successfully intervened on their addiction

Please click on the links below for more information:

• Shall We Do An Intervention?

• Intervention Quick Guide