Quality intervention transport specialists with Assisted Interventions Inc: Assisted Interventions was founded on the principles of Dignity, Compassion and Safety in Intervention and Transport Services. We understand what it takes to bring a family to the point where they accept that their child is in need of help, and the difficult decisions they face in seeking professional treatment. Our many years of experience has prepared us to assist in that process and to be the “First Step” in the journey to restore the family culture to a healthy balance of love, understanding and respect. We recognize the significance of our role in assuring that this first critical step is positive in all aspects of our carefully planned approach. Read additional details at Assisted Interventions Inc.
An intervention can prevent conflicts. One of the most important motives to consult an experienced interventionist is that the tension can get relatively high during this stressful period. An intervention is likely to cause a great deal of tension and pain to the surface. However, for the intervention to succeed, all participants must remain at peace and resist the urge to assign blame to the other or one of them. An interventionist will ensure that the process runs smoothly and that everyone emerges from the event calmly. Interventionists can guide you on what to say and provide you the chance to help those you care about to stop their drug addiction.
Besides these qualifications, an interventionist should also be able to: Identify whether or not your teen has an addiction. Make the correct recommendations for placement. Teach family communication and bonding skills. Understand your teen’s behavior within the context of the family system. What to Expect During the Intervention? Once you’ve hired an interventionist, it’s helpful to know what to expect during the actual intervention so you can be prepared. First, there are 2 main types of interventions: invitational and confrontational.
What is the process of selecting the interventionists to work with my child? Based on the Client Bio completed by you, and the subsequent interviews and conversations, we will perform an assessment of your child and your child’s needs. This will determine the intervention team best suited for your child to ensure a positive transport outcome. Who makes the travel arrangements? Assisted Interventions makes all arrangements. You simply take care of the program requirements and leave the rest for us.
If you suspect that your teen is drinking or using drugs, looking for the warning signs of drug addiction and symptoms of teen drug use before the intervention will make the conversation hold more weight—in your mind and in your teen’s. Take note of your teen’s suspicious behaviors: How often does he break curfew? When did his grades start to drop? How much alcohol is missing from your liquor cabinet? How many pills off is your prescription bottle? Did you find evidence of drug use in his room or his car? By having your story straight, you will be more likely to get a straight story out of your teen.
Many people try drugs in their teenage years, and while parents sometimes chalk up drug use to experimentation or minimize the significance of it, there is a well-documented association between teen substance use and problems such as risky sexual behaviors, motor vehicle accidents, mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, homicides, and high school dropout rates. Chronic drug abuse may also lead to addiction, which can follow you well into adulthood. For these reasons—and many more—getting help for your teen right away, sometimes through an intervention, is extremely important. Read additional information on Assisted Interventions Inc.
Prepare for the conversation: Your teen may try to steer the conversation in another direction. In order to gain a foothold, we suggest that parents come up with a readied list of questions to ask their teens before the intervention takes place. As a concerned parent, you likely already have an idea of what you want to ask your teen. A huge question in your mind may be, “Why?” Ask your teen why he likes using drugs, or why he started in the first place. You may want to ask him how often it is that he drinks or uses drugs, and with whom he is using. Try to get a sense for his situation, and to understand it from his perspective. This is an intervention, not a lecture.