C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Is a Good Intervention Dramatic?

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Apr 1, 2012 | Families | 0 |

The technique works. But it doesn’t make for very entertaining TV, which is why they usually leave that part on the cutting room floor.

Counselors and therapists are — and I’m generalizing shamelessly here, so forgive me — warm, empathetic, even sympathetic by nature.

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 28, 2012 | Programs | 1 |

Crisis motivates addicts to seek treatment. But the addict’s motivation to remain in treatment decreases as he feels better.

First, they don’t understand why they’re in treatment, or how it could possibly benefit them. Second, they’re ticked off about having been coerced.

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 26, 2012 | Families | 2 |

Explain your situation and make a request: You want your nephew’s name placed on the admissions list for a date beyond the current waiting list.