What Are Brief Interventions for Alcohol?
Helping someone with an alcohol problem often starts with the right words, shared at the right time. At the Change Institute, we know that even a short conversation can open the door to the possibility of meaningful transformation. Brief interventions for alcohol are precisely that— short, focused discussions that guide individuals toward reflecting on their […]
How To Support Someone Struggling With a Drug Addiction
When someone you love is struggling with a drug addiction, it can feel like the ceiling is falling in. Fear, frustration, and confusion all become part of daily life. Hope gets pushed out, since hope and fear occupy the same space in our ability to act. We want you to know something important: you’re not […]
What Are the Different Types of Addiction Intervention
What Are the Different Types of Addiction Intervention? When addiction takes hold of someone we love, it can feel like our entire world is falling apart. But we want you to know: there’s hope. At Change Institute, we believe that intervention is not just about breaking through denial—it’s about building a path to healing for […]
How to Hire an Interventionist?
Discovering that a loved one is entangled in the shackles of substance abuse can be a heart-wrenching reality to face. It’s an uphill battle, fraught with emotional turmoil, uncertainty, and the dire need for professional guidance. As someone invested in the welfare of a cherished one, taking the first step towards pulling them back from […]
Defusing the Tasty Timebomb & Loving the Lungs You’re With
If there’s one thing that sticks to your brain from reading my words at this moment, love the lungs you’re with. A moment after my first deep breath this morning, I thought back to my friend Simi. Simi lived in in Room 22W, at Valley West Retirement Center in Eugene, Oregon. The old folks home […]
Your Suffering Teen: The 7 Most Important Truths
Most parents know the teenage years can be a challenging time for both parents and their adolescent children. Adolescence is a time of significant growth and development, both physically and emotionally. As a parent, it’s essential to understand your teenager and their changing needs during this period. Here are some critical things that every parent […]