https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Int-train-group-Parker-1080.jpg7201080Jeff Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgJeff Jay2024-03-13 11:13:402024-03-13 11:13:40Interventionist Training and Certification
https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Awakening-the-Family.jpg12801920Debra E. Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgDebra E. Jay2024-01-29 15:06:562024-01-29 15:06:56Awakening the Family: Becoming a Recovery Team
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https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Gift-599771058_1920.jpeg12801920Jeff Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgJeff Jay2023-01-19 15:13:322023-03-25 11:54:13The Robber and The Gift
https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Holly-jolly-iStock-1285163246.jpg12801920Jeff Jay & Debra Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgJeff Jay & Debra Jay2022-12-29 12:09:582022-12-29 12:18:10Holly Jolly Alcohol Free Alternative
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Almost every week, I get a call from a family who is about to make a terrible intervention mistake. They will almost guarantee failure in their attempt to get their loved one into treatment. I can only imagine how many families don’t call, and fall into this critical error.
“I was convinced I’d never be happy again,” he said. “I figured I might be able to quit drinking, but I knew I was going to be miserable.” He said this with a twinkle in his eye.
https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/familly-recovery-experience-2-Part-2.jpg8001200Jeff Jay & Debra Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgJeff Jay & Debra Jay2021-10-07 19:03:402022-01-22 15:31:41The Family Recovery Experience, Part 2
Dear Jeff and Debra: Our 16-year-old son is smoking marijuana. He doesn’t hide it, arguing that it is natural and legal. We’ve pointed out that it isn’t legal for him.
https://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1275840213-copy.jpg12811920Debra E. Jayhttps://lovefirst.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LF-master-sm-340x75-2.jpgDebra E. Jay2021-10-01 12:39:072021-12-21 14:25:05Parenting and Marijuana
A Science and Faith Connection?
Can Science prove that AA works?
I Hate Growth
Change is necessary, they say, but sometimes I just don’t like it.
Interventionist Training and Certification
Clinical intervention training in the Love First model. Five days with Jeff and Debra Jay, in person, June 18-23, 2023, Wayzata, MN.
Awakening the Family: Becoming a Recovery Team
Family is primordial. It defines us. It is who we belong to and who belongs to us. … Addiction changes that.
Kids Can’t Do It Alone
My grandchildren are suffering because their parents are addicted. What can I do?
Working a Program of Recovery
He was only drinking and smoking weed, but he had terrible consequences.
Acceptance
Acceptance isn’t resignation. Instead, it serves as a starting point for transformation and healing.
The Robber and The Gift
Alcoholism is a thief because it takes so much from us mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is cruel thief.
Holly Jolly Alcohol Free Alternative
Staying safe and avoiding “Holiday Heart” are important topics.
Is AA Effective?
An exhaustive meta-study proves the effectiveness of AA. Did you hear about it?
Biggest Intervention Mistake
Almost every week, I get a call from a family who is about to make a terrible intervention mistake. They will almost guarantee failure in their attempt to get their loved one into treatment. I can only imagine how many families don’t call, and fall into this critical error.
Unexpected Happiness
“I was convinced I’d never be happy again,” he said. “I figured I might be able to quit drinking, but I knew I was going to be miserable.” He said this with a twinkle in his eye.
Free Webinars
Hazelden hosted 4 free webinars featuring Debra and Jeff Jay, and 4,000 attended. You can view the webinars anytime, after registration.
The Family Recovery Experience, Part 2
Real stories of families struggling with addiction who found happiness again.
Parenting and Marijuana
Dear Jeff and Debra: Our 16-year-old son is smoking marijuana. He doesn’t hide it, arguing that it is natural and legal. We’ve pointed out that it isn’t legal for him.