The Invisible Intervention with Amber HollingsworthThe Invisible Intervention with Amber Hollingsworth
Healing Families Shattered by Addiction
People have a preconception about interventions being a sneak attack where the whole family comes in and just attacks the person with the substance use disorder, which is usually not received very well. Our guest today, Amber Hollingsworth,...
24:30•6 Jun 2023
Subtle Steps to Recovery: Amber Hollingsworth's Invisible Intervention
Episode Overview
- Amber Hollingsworth shares the six basic steps of the Invisible Intervention, a subtle and effective approach to guiding a loved one to recovery.
- The hosts, Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson, emphasise the profound impact of addiction on families and offer tools and techniques to cope and heal.
- Amber Hollingsworth highlights the importance of building credibility and rapport with the loved one struggling with addiction.
- The discussion focuses on recognising 'change talk' and allowing natural consequences rather than enforcing punitive measures.
- Listeners gain valuable insights into navigating the practical and emotional challenges of supporting a loved one with addiction and identifying suitable treatment options.
“Addiction is very predictable. You can count on it. With the right approach, you can guide your loved one to recovery and regain your own peace of mind.”
Feeling helpless as you watch a loved one struggle with addiction? You're not alone, and there are ways to help without creating more conflict. In this episode of 'Healing Families Shattered by Addiction', hosts Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson are joined by Amber Hollingsworth, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center. Amber has dedicated the last two decades to helping families reclaim their loved ones from the grip of addiction.
She introduces the 'Invisible Intervention', a method that allows you to guide your loved one towards recovery without them even realizing an intervention is happening. Amber breaks down the six essential steps of this approach, focusing on building credibility and recognizing 'change talk'. Di and Dr. Brian also discuss the emotional toll addiction takes on families and offer practical tools to cope and heal.
They emphasize the importance of allowing natural consequences rather than resorting to punitive measures, and provide insights on identifying the right treatment options. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to support a loved one through addiction while maintaining their own peace of mind.
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