What happens during an Intervention?

In order to prepare for an Intervention, colleages or family members and friends gather to discuss the details with the Interventionist. They jointly decide what form the Intervention will take, identify who should be included in the Intervention, develop education and treatment plans and develop an Intervention plan and schedule.

Those involved often enter this process with apprehension and frequently with a high level of frustration and anger. They often feel betrayed, confused, guilty, and defensive. They sometimes blame each other as well as themselves and the addicted person for their difficulties.

All parties can expect these kinds of feelings to be modified or resolved during an Intervention.

Sharing and expressing feelings gives purpose to the rehashing of old pains, and allows participants to receive comfort and to begin to resolve the built up rage and hurt that has influenced many of their relationships and interactions.

This cohesive group approaching the addict offers something much better than a confrontation. The group creates a different world for everybody to live in.