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Compassionate and Dignified Family Interventions
What is an Intervention?
An intervention is intended to help individuals and families who have suffered mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially as a result of a substance use disorder, behavioral or process addiction, or a mental health disorder.
We like to think of an intervention as an interruption to a path that is currently causing harm to an individual, and often times the ones they care about the most. When this interruption is created in a safe and loving space, an alternative path to hope and healing is created.
Whether a formal intervention is needed, or a different form of intervention is determined to be more beneficial, our trained interventionists and addiction professionals are here to guide families through this process.
Key Signs an Intervention is Needed
When it comes to interventions, there are a lot of misconceptions about the methods or process used to encourage a loved one to get the help they need. Learn more about common intervention myths below and the way in which we view interventions.
Addressing Intervention Myths
When it comes to interventions, there are a lot of misconceptions about the methods or processes used to encourage a loved one to get the help they need. Learn more about common intervention myths below and the way in which we view interventions.
Why Choose an Intervention?
At Feinberg Consulting, we view intervention as a thoughtful, necessary interruption—a moment where care, clarity, and concern are introduced from the outside when a situation has become unsustainable.
An intervention is not about blame or control. It’s about bringing structure and support to a moment that has lost its footing. When someone’s mental health, emotional stability, behavior, or decision-making begins to cause harm—to themselves or the people who care about them—families often reach a point where waiting is no longer protective.
Intervention is the process of coming together with intention, guided by experienced professionals, to help a loved one recognize what is happening and consider a different path forward.
When facilitated by a trained interventionist, these conversations are handled with care and precision. An interventionist helps families communicate concern in a way that is clear, compassionate, and grounded, while reducing escalation, defensiveness, or emotional harm. The goal is not confrontation—it is connection, and creating conditions where support can be accepted.
Whether the concern involves mental health challenges, substance use, behavioral patterns, or a combination of factors, intervention offers families a way to move from fear and confusion to clarity and direction, without shaming or ultimatums.
Addiction & Mental Health Interventions
Our formal interventions are family-focused and approached in a loving, dignified, and non-shaming way. When experiencing the stress and turmoil of worrying about a loved one who is struggling with an addiction or mental health concern, it can be easy to give into anger and blame. That is why we are here to coach and support families throughout the entire intervention process.
The first step of the intervention process is an initial meeting. This will bring the family together to learn about the individual and discuss observed behaviors. An intervention team is formed when all members share the same vision. The intervention team can consist of family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other influential people in the person’s life. We carefully select relationships that will have a positive impact on the process.
Another crucial step that we encourage families to partake in is writing an intervention letter. These letters are read aloud to help convince those in need to say “yes” to treatment. We provide families with a template to help them write powerful letters, full of emotion and honesty, to demonstrate why treatment is essential for their loved ones battling an addiction or mental health disorder.
It’s important to keep in mind that an intervention is a process, not necessarily a one-time event. They can occur over several consecutive days, or they can be spaced out, over the course of a few weeks.
Formal Intervention
Our formal interventions are family-focused and approached in a loving, dignified, and non-shaming way. When experiencing the stress and turmoil of worrying about a loved one, it can be easy to give into anger and blame. That is why we are here to coach families on the following key elements throughout the intervention planning process:
We meet with key family members to assess the situation and find out everything we can about what they are experiencing and what their loved one of concern is doing.
We prepare the intervention team, which can consist of family members, friends, relatives, neighbors, or other influential people in the person’s life. We carefully select relationships that will have a positive impact on the process.
The intervention team meets before the intervention to receive counseling, coaching, and education for everyone involved. These meetings also help us plan and prepare for any outcomes that may arise. We also address everyone’s concerns and make sure they share the same vision for their loved one moving forward. Presenting as a unified team with a consistent message can be very impactful.
Our professional team develops treatment recommendations that we determine to be best suited for the individual. We have carefully vetted different programs across the country that we trust.
We work with everyone involved to develop intervention letters that outline their love, support, fears, experiences, and commitment to supporting them throughout their recovery process without enabling their behavior.
We also work with them to establish bottom lines that set firm boundaries on what will and will not be tolerated if their loved one doesn’t accept help.
We work as a team to determine what objections the individual will have regarding accepting help or going to treatment. Discussing these before the intervention allows us to strategize and provide answers to their objections during the intervention.We also work with them to establish bottom lines that set firm boundaries on what will and will not be tolerated if their loved one doesn’t accept help.
It’s important to remember that interventions exist on a continuum. There are different types of formal interventions that vary for each family’s needs. One type of formal intervention is very intentional and planned, often resulting in us having the intervention meeting unannounced. There is also an invitational intervention where we invite the loved one of concern into the process and schedule a time to have the actual intervention meeting. There are other scenarios that exist on a continuum, where our team strategizes with the family on the best way to present our plan so that it is accepted by their loved one.
Life After an Intervention
The main focus throughout the intervention process is to ensure that those struggling with an addiction or mental health concern receive the recommended level of treatment and care. Once this stage has been reached, our team can help individuals and their families navigate through the lifelong recovery journey. This often includes family coaching, which can help family members become a force that empowers long-term sobriety and healing for their loved ones.
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, you don’t have to go through it alone. At Feinberg Consulting, our team of experienced professionals is committed to the health and wellness of you and your family. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will create lifelong healing and recovery.
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The Value of Working With an Interventionist
Interventionists are trained specialists who approach interventions in a compassionate and non-shaming way, and build a strategy around what’s going on. They play a vital role in guiding individuals and families who want to stage an intervention to help someone they care about. Think of interventionists as part counselor, part problem solver, and sometimes referee. They have this incredible gift of being able to listen to concerns, assess the situation, and then come up with the best course of action that helps all parties while executing an effective intervention.
The role of an interventionist is to guide and instruct people, often family members, and friends, on how to conduct an intervention. They are usually involved from the very beginning, helping to choose the format for the intervention, outlining the structure for those involved, and taking charge of the planning process. They serve as the point person through the whole process and when they lead the intervention, there’s a greater opportunity for success.
With any intervention, the end goal is to have your loved one recognize there’s a problem and that they need help. An interventionist will help you gain a better understanding of what kind of help is available. During the intervention, your interventionist will give those involved a chance to speak so your loved one can see and hear how their actions are hurting those around them without embarrassing anyone. When an intervention happens without proper planning or supervision, mistakes can happen, and sparks can fly. Family and friends can get defensive. It can be hard to watch someone you love struggle, and you might feel the need to protect this person from any further harm. The more people involved in an intervention, the more personalities at play which means more mistakes can happen without a trained professional there to guide the process and counsel those involved. Sometimes, they have the magical words to neutralize some emotions while creating a safe and compassionate space where everyone feels heard and supported.
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