How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Plan for Mental Health and/or Addiction Crisis

When someone you love is struggling with mental health and/or substance addiction, getting help can be a challenging endeavor-especially when they refuse to accept assistance. This strategy guide will teach you essential information and provide a step-by-step plan to leverage your loved one into a position to accept help and begin living a healthier life. Using the critical knowledge, skills, and steps presented, you will guide your loved one to a place where treatment is the only option left on the table, leading to a new chapter in life-one filled with promise, family and friends, and a renewed sense of worth.

In this book, you will learn about:

• 25 Must Knows-the critical and foundational knowledge for getting loved ones help.
• the 80-20 Model and the aspect of the disease families must shut down to get your loved one onto a healthy path.
• the Disease Vaccine-three common traits in people who maintain long-term success in recovery.
• Phases of Recovery-what to expect in the treatment process and the typical treatment options when developing a strong mental health program.
• the most consistent factors found present in a resilient, long-term recovery plan.

Written by an educator and board-certified psychologist with nearly twenty years experience working with demographically diverse populations encompassing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including substance use, anxiety, and mood disorders, this is the assistance you and your family have been looking for-a practical, hands-on guide to getting your loved one into therapy and on the road to recovery.

"A beacon of hope to families struggling." -Cameron H., sober for ten years

"Dr. Licuanan's book is one I wish I had when our son was struggling with addiction and depression." -Christine V., parent of child in recovery for ten years

"It is practical, simple, and relatable." -Bernadette H., PMHNP, husband Dave, six years sober

Author: Brian F. Licuanan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bl Press and Publications
Published: 05/01/2024
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9798987830987