Learning to recognize when a loved one is most receptive to discussing help, such as during a "vulnerable" moment after a negative consequence.
Unlike traditional methods where 75% of people may drop out due to distress, CRAFT minimizes conflict to preserve the relationship. Key Skills for the "Concerned Significant Other" (CSO)
When they use substances, you step back and allow the "mess" to happen—such as a missed day at work or an unpaid bill—instead of "enabling" them by cleaning it up. Craft An Alternative To Intervention
The most prominent and effective alternative to a traditional, confrontational intervention is .
Using "facts, feelings, and future" to speak to your loved one. This means being brief, staying positive, and describing specific behaviors rather than lecturing. Learning to recognize when a loved one is
You actively reward your loved one when they are sober or show self-control (e.g., through affection, time together, or small gestures).
While a traditional intervention (like the Johnson Model ) relies on a single, high-stakes confrontation to "break through denial," CRAFT is a long-term behavioral approach that uses positive reinforcement to influence a loved one’s choices. Core Philosophy: Rewards Over Confrontation The most prominent and effective alternative to a
Mapping out patterns to see what leads to substance use and what leads to sober behavior.