Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Love First Intervention & Structured Family Recovery® ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lovefirst.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Looking Back with Gratitude](https://lovefirst.net/looking-back-with-gratitude/) - Debra and Jeff Jay reflect on receiving the 2026 NAATP Award and four decades of helping families find lasting recovery. - [Dr Joe Nowinski](https://lovefirst.net/dr-joe-nowinski/) - A personal remembrance of Dr. Joe Nowinski by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay, honoring his life, humility, and lasting contributions to Twelve Step recovery research. - [Is AA Effective?](https://lovefirst.net/is-aa-effective/) - Does AA work? An exhaustive meta-study demonstrates the effectiveness of AA. Did you hear about it? - [Alcoholism and Gaslighting](https://lovefirst.net/alcoholism-and-gaslighting/) - Are you struggling to make sense of the lies, excuses, and rationalizations your addicted loved one keeps repeating? You don't have to accept their false narrative. There is a better solution. - [Why You're Enabling and 4 Ways to Quit](https://lovefirst.net/why-youre-enabling-and-4-ways-to-quit/) - When family members are worried about a loved one’s substance use, they often do the wrong things. They enable the problem without realizing it, thinking they’re being loyal and supportive. They’re making things worse, but they don’t realize it, because it feels like they’re doing the right thing. It feels good. - [Intervention Step by Step](https://lovefirst.net/intervention-step-by-step/) - How to use love to break denial and get your beloved alcoholic into treatment. Fr. Bill W interviews Jeff Jay on the Love First intervention process. - [Why Should I Quit?](https://lovefirst.net/why-should-i-quit/) - I feel like people are ganging up on me--even my family and friends. Everybody tells me I need to go to treatment. They tell me I’m out of control. But I still have a good job, and my kids still love me (even though they live with my ex). I’m not lying in the gutter. The truth is, vodka is my best friend. It’s not judgy, it’s reliable, and it’s legal. I just wish everybody would get off my back. - [A Science and Faith Connection?](https://lovefirst.net/a-science-and-faith-connection/) - Dear Jeff and Debra: I’ve been told to go to AA, but I’m turned off by the use of “God” in the 12 Steps. I can’t believe in something that can’t be proven. I believe in science.-Factual Frank Dear Factual: Prove it! If you’re a man of science, show us you’re willing to follow the - [A Science and Faith Connection?](https://lovefirst.net/science-and-faith-connection/) - Can Science prove that AA works? - [Twelve Step Discernment](https://lovefirst.net/twelve-step-discernment/) - Discernment begins with a dilemma. What should I do? Discernment is also the way out of the dilemma, a method for discovering the way forward. - [The Abyss](https://lovefirst.net/the-abyss/) - What remains when we find ourselves in the well of despair—when all is lost? We see no way out of the darkness, no glimmer of light to guide us. - [Interventionist Training and Certification](https://lovefirst.net/interventionist-certification-and-training/) - Clinical intervention training in the Love First model. Five days with Jeff and Debra Jay, in person. - [Merry Holiday Drink Alternatives](https://lovefirst.net/merry-holiday-drink-alternatives/) - Alcoholic beverages are not required for any social gathering, but you should have some fun alternatives. Holiday mocktails and drink alternatives are a great way to go. - [I Hate Growth](https://lovefirst.net/i-hate-growth/) - Change is necessary, they say, but sometimes I just don't like it. - [Why We Keep Enabling—and 4 Ways to Stop](https://lovefirst.net/why-we-keep-enabling-and-4-ways-to-stop/) - When family members are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use, they often do the wrong things. - [Conversion, Recovery and Relapse Prevention](https://lovefirst.net/conversion-recovery-and-relapse-prevention/) - What do addiction recovery and religious conversion have in common? How do the Twelve Steps help prevent relapse? What makes them so effective? - [Perseverance](https://lovefirst.net/perseverance/) - How to handle the ups and downs of early recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Perseverance in action. - [Clearing the Channel](https://lovefirst.net/clearing-the-channel/) - [Jeff Jay on CNN](https://lovefirst.net/jeff-jay-on-cnn/) - Jeff Jay was seen on CNN discussing addiction and the family. Hosts Briana Keiler and Boris Sanchez interviewed Jeff... - [Alcohol and Drug Intervention](https://lovefirst.net/alcohol-and-drug-intervention/) - Alcohol and drug intervention was the subject of an in-depth interview with Dr. Taz. Jeff and Debra Jay shared specific strategies families can use to help their addicted loved one accept treatment. - [Studying the Problem](https://lovefirst.net/studying-the-problem/) - I know I need to quit drinking, but the AA Big Book isn't helping me. What should I do? - [Now on Audible](https://lovefirst.net/now-on-audible/) - Debra Jay's best-selling book, It Takes a Family, is now available as an audiobook. - [Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker](https://lovefirst.net/collegiate-recovery-and-young-adult-recovery-with-mandy-baker/) - Many Baker has been a pioneer in the development and implementation of collegiate recovery programs and working with young adults. - [Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks](https://lovefirst.net/gambling-addiction-with-mike-schiks/) - Mike Schiks has more than 40 years experience in the addiction treatment field, and his special knowledge of problem gambling makes for an unforgettable podcast. - [Opiate Addiction and Recovery with Gary Fisher](https://lovefirst.net/opiate-addiction-and-recovery-with-gary-fisher/) - Gary Fisher has been a leader in the behavioral health field for the past twenty years. He shares lessons learned regarding opiate addiction. - [Elements of Effective Treatment with Deb Kuzmin and John Dyben](https://lovefirst.net/elements-of-effective-treatment-with-deb-kuzmin-and-john-dyben/) - Deb Kuzmin is executive director at the Hanley Center, and John Dyben is the chief clinical officer at Origins Behavioral Healthcare. Their passion and commitment for helping families and patients is truly inspiring. - [Recovery for Licensed Professionals with Buddy Stockwell](https://lovefirst.net/recovery-for-licensed-professionals-with-buddy-stockwell/) - Licensed professionals like lawyers, pilots, doctors and other health professionals receive a very high level of treatment and support if they require addiction treatment. As a result, they achieve greater success. What makes the difference? - [Finding Lower Cost Treatment with Jim Balmer and Anna Byberg](https://lovefirst.net/finding-lower-cost-treatment-with-jim-balmer-and-anna-byberg/) - Creative ways lower-cost treatment can provide excellent programs. Two treatment experts share their wisdom, offering hope for families and clients. Jim Balmer, co-founder of the Dawn Farm treatment program and Anna Byberg, clinical director, and incoming president of Dawn Farm. - [Don't Forget the Children with Jerry Moe](https://lovefirst.net/dont-forget-the-children-with-jerry-moe/) - Children suffer silently when a parent is addicted, yet they are often forgotten. Jerry Moe has been at the forefront of helping the children of addicted families for decades. - [The Family Recovery Experience, Part 2](https://lovefirst.net/the-family-recovery-experience-part-2/) - Real stories of families struggling with addiction who found happiness again. - [Opiate Addiction and Recovery with Robert DuPont, MD](https://lovefirst.net/opiate-addiction/) - Robert Dupont, MD, prolific author and founding director of NIDA, talks about surprising things he's learned in a lifetime of helping addicts and families. - [Twelve Step Facilitation with Joe Nowinski, PhD](https://lovefirst.net/twelve-step-facilitation/) - A conversation with Joseph Nowinski, PhD, psychologist, and author. Dr. Joe talks about the science of recovery and his lifetime of experience helping addicts.. - [Awakening the Family: Becoming a Recovery Team](https://lovefirst.net/awakening-the-family/) - 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](https://lovefirst.net/kids-cant-do-it-alone/) - My grandchildren are suffering because their parents are addicted. What can I do? - [Working a Program of Recovery](https://lovefirst.net/working-a-program-of-recovery/) - He was only drinking and smoking weed, but he had terrible consequences. What is working a program of recovery? - [TBI and Addiction with Colin King, PhD](https://lovefirst.net/tbi-and-addiction/) - Dr. Colin King is an expert in in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the intersection of TBI and addiction. He is a fully-licensed clinical psychologist who has been helping patients and families for many years. - [Acceptance](https://lovefirst.net/acceptance/) - Acceptance isn't resignation. Instead, it serves as a starting point for transformation and healing. - [The Robber and The Gift](https://lovefirst.net/the-robber-and-the-gift/) - Alcoholism is a thief because it takes so much from us mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is cruel thief. - [Free Webinars](https://lovefirst.net/free-webinars/) - Hazelden hosted 4 free webinars featuring Debra and Jeff Jay, and 4,000 attended. You can view the webinars anytime, after registration. - [Debra Jay honored at Bishop’s Award Ceremony](https://lovefirst.net/debra-jay-honored-at-bishops-award-ceremony/) - [Roots of Addiction Treatment with John Driscoll](https://lovefirst.net/roots-of-addiction-treatment/) - John Driscoll, senior VP of Recovery Services at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, began his career working with homeless addicted women and their children at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, in Chicago. Listen to his fascinating story. - [Holly Jolly Alcohol Free Alternative](https://lovefirst.net/holly-jolly-alcohol-free-alternative/) - Staying safe and avoiding "Holiday Heart" are important topics. - [Family Problems Require a Family Solution](https://lovefirst.net/family-problems-require-a-family-solution/) - What we mean by “family recovery” is that when you love someone struggling with addiction you cannot help but feel the impact of their pain. - [Addiction-Free Pain Management with Mel Pohl, MD](https://lovefirst.net/addiction-free-pain-management-with-dr-mel-pohl/) - Chronic pain can lead to addiction when opioid pain medications are used improperly. Too many families have a loved one struggling with opioid pain medication—or worse. Dr. Mel Pohl is the author of "A Day Without Pain." - [Biggest Intervention Mistake](https://lovefirst.net/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. - [The Evidence for AA](https://lovefirst.net/the-evidence-for-aa/) - A newly released study shows that AA is a highly effective treatment, and in most cases, it is more effective than other methods. - [Unexpected Happiness](https://lovefirst.net/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. - [Death by Search Engine](https://lovefirst.net/death-by-search-engine/) - Search engines offer little help for families who want to help their addicted loved one. Where can you turn? - [12 Steps Back to Basics with Carver Brown](https://lovefirst.net/12-steps-back-to-basics/) - arver Brown has presented the "Back to Basics" approach to the 12 Steps to more than 7.000 people. He brings a message of hope and healing to everyone. - [Al-Anon Resources](https://lovefirst.net/al-anon-resources/) - Al-Anon info, videos and PDF - [Why isn’t AA helping?](https://lovefirst.net/why-isnt-aa-helping/) - [Addiction and Redemption: The Way Out](https://lovefirst.net/addiction-and-redemption-the-way-out/) - [The Hero’s Journey](https://lovefirst.net/the-heros-journey/) - [The Silent Treatment](https://lovefirst.net/the-silent-treatment/) - [The Myth of Hitting Bottom](https://lovefirst.net/the-myth-of-hitting-bottom/) - [Trust The Process](https://lovefirst.net/trust-the-process/) - [Addicted in Academe](https://lovefirst.net/addicted-in-academe/) - [What's The Plan](https://lovefirst.net/whats-the-plan/) - [The Most Dangerous Drug](https://lovefirst.net/the-most-dangerous-drug/) - People often ask us: “What’s the most dangerous drug these days?” Looking at the headlines, you might expect the answer to be an opiate like heroin, or a synthetic opiate like oxycontin, fentanyl or vicodin. But you would be wrong. - [Gratitude](https://lovefirst.net/gratitude/) - Brief reflections on 39 years of recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, by Jeff Jay. - [The Family Recovery Experience, part 1](https://lovefirst.net/the-family-recovery-experience-part-1/) - Structured Family Recovery® helps families rebuild trust and find lasting happiness. The first of two podcasts that provide a window into the SFR experience. - [Parenting and Marijuana](https://lovefirst.net/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. - [Hitting Bottom: A Family Affair](https://lovefirst.net/hitting-bottom-a-family-affairblog/) - [Modeling Adulthood](https://lovefirst.net/modeling-adulthood/) - [Recreational Pot Smokers Change Their Brains](https://lovefirst.net/recreational-pot-smokers-change-their-brains/) - [Helping Our Son](https://lovefirst.net/helping-our-son/) - [Treatment Didn’t Work?](https://lovefirst.net/treatment-didnt-work/) - [Rebuilding Trust](https://lovefirst.net/rebuilding-trust/) - [The Great Pretenders](https://lovefirst.net/the-great-pretenders/) - [A Quintessentially American Solution](https://lovefirst.net/a-quintessentially-american-solution/) - Dr. Dupont said he had been working in the drug treatment field for twenty years before he really understood recovery. –This from Harvard-trained psychiatrist who did part of his residency at the National Institutes of Health. What could he possibly have meant by this statement? - [The Unexpected Gift](https://lovefirst.net/the-unexpected-gift/) - Imagine a young woman, about sixteen years old, living in a conservative religious community, and discovering she’s pregnant. - [Alcohol and Cancer](https://lovefirst.net/alcohol-and-cancer/) - Research continues to show a strong link between cancer and alcohol. New studies demonstrate that alcoholics are not the only ones who need to be concerned. In fact, the latest numbers are startling. - [Older Adult Treatment with Sharon Matthew and Ming Wang, MD](https://lovefirst.net/older-adult-treatment/) - People 55 and older require special considerations when it comes to addition treatment. We interviewed 2 top experts to get their insights. - [Treating Sex Addiction with Deborah Schiller](https://lovefirst.net/treating-sex-addiction/) - Deborah Schiller takes us through the world of pornography and sex addiction, and offers a message of hope. - [12 Step Immersion with John Curtiss](https://lovefirst.net/12-step-immersion-with-john-curtiss/) - John Curtiss is CEO and co-founder of The Retreat, in Wayzata, MN. The Retreat is the most admired twelve step immersion program in the country. - [Recovery Wisdom for the Pandemic](https://lovefirst.net/recovery-wisdom-for-the-pandemic/) - Using the wisdom of the program and the Twelve Steps to guide us through trying times. Article by Jeff Jay, originally published in Human Development magazine. - [The Other Opioid Crisis](https://lovefirst.net/the-other-opioid-crisis/) - Have we restricted pain medication too much for patients who need it? Dr. Parr shares his experience after a serious operation. - [John Oliver on Big Pharma](https://lovefirst.net/john-oliver-on-big-pharma/) - [To Fight Addiction, Feed Your Brain](https://lovefirst.net/to-fight-addiction-feed-your-brain/) - [Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism](https://lovefirst.net/al-anon-faces-alcoholism/) -  - [Crossroads Antigua](https://lovefirst.net/crossroads-antigua/) - [HazelFest – Recovery Rocks — Hazelden](https://lovefirst.net/hazelfest-recovery-rocks-hazelden/) - [We Made It Together](https://lovefirst.net/we-made-it-together/) - [Help, Thanks, Wow](https://lovefirst.net/help-thanks-wow/) - [Structured Family Recovery™ Book Available Now](https://lovefirst.net/sfrblog/) - [Boomers and Addiction](https://lovefirst.net/boomers-and-addiction-blog/) - [London calling](https://lovefirst.net/london-calling/) - [A Power Greater Than Myself](https://lovefirst.net/a-power-greater-than-myself/) - [Forming new habits – David Brooks, NYT](https://lovefirst.net/forming-new-habits-david-brooks-nyt/) - [Josh Leonard on the power of family in the struggle against addiction](https://lovefirst.net/josh-leonard-on-the-power-of-family-in-the-struggle-against-addiction/) - [Paul Williams Is Still Alive Documentary Trailer](https://lovefirst.net/paul-williams-is-still-alive-documentary-trailer/) - [The God of Your Understanding: Religion in AA](https://lovefirst.net/the-god-of-your-understanding-religion-in-aa/) - [Flying Over the Earth at Night](https://lovefirst.net/flying-over-the-earth-at-night/) - [The new, new dumb: Paul Carr’s 12 Steps](https://lovefirst.net/the-new-new-dumb-paul-carrs-12-steps/) - [One drink a day increases risk of cancer by 5%](https://lovefirst.net/one-drink-a-day-increases-risk-of-cancer-by-5/) - [Opana overtakes OxyContin](https://lovefirst.net/opana-overtakes-oxycontin/) - [Collegiate Recovery Program – University of Michigan](https://lovefirst.net/collegiate-recovery-program-university-of-michigan/) - [Debra Jay interviewed at the Women’s Symposium](https://lovefirst.net/debra-jay-interviewed-at-the-womens-symposium/) - [Inside Step One](https://lovefirst.net/inside-step-one/) ## Pages - [Home](https://lovefirst.net/) - Intervention for alcoholism, drug addiction and co-occurring disorders. Structured Family Recovery®. Professional intervention services. - [About Jeff Jay and Debra Jay](https://lovefirst.net/resources/about-jeff-jay-and-debra-jay/) - Jeff Jay and Debra Jay help families struggling with an addicted loved one. Their best-selling books set the standard for the field. - [Our Team](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/our-team/) - Professional interventionist near you, get help for drug and alcohol addiction in Sacramento, San Antonio, New York, Washington and more. - [Requirements for Love First Clinical Intervention Training](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/requirements-for-love-first-clinical-intervention-training/) - Love First Clinical Intervention Training offers two distinct participation tracks: the Clinical Track and the Administrative Track. Each track has separate admission requirements and leads to a different credential. - [Interventionist Training Details](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/interventionist-training-details/) - [Interventionist Training](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/) - Interventionist training and certification in the Love First model. Experienced clinicians, clergy and qualified professionals only. Five days, 30 CEUs. - [Clinical Intervention](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/) - How to get an alcoholic or addict to accept treatment. Special considerations for co-occurring psychological issues, professionals, etc. Video conference, too. - [Best Minds Podcast](https://lovefirst.net/best-minds-podcast/) - Creating a space for families and leaders in the addiction recovery field to come together. - [Books by Jeff and Debra Jay](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/books-by-jeff-and-debra-jay/) - Check out books by Jeff and Debra Jay, get help for substance abuse intervention, relapse prevention and guidance for Families in recovery. - [Podcasts](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/podcasts/) - [Intervention Checklist and FAQs](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/intervention-checklist-faq/) - [Treatment Centers](https://lovefirst.net/resources/treatment-centers/) - We don't accept advertising from any treatment provider. These are treatment centers we've used and been pleased with, over the years. - [Consultations](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/consultations/) - Do you have questions about intervention? We have the knowledge and experience to help. Whether the issues is alcoholis or drug addiction, we can guide you. - [12Care](https://lovefirst.net/12care/) - 12Care™ provides twelve months of recovery mentoring, case management, random alcohol and drug testing, and Structured Family Recovery® — coordinated support for the critical first year after treatment. - [12Care Testimonials](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/recovery-mentoring/12care-testimonials/) - [Recovery Mentoring](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/recovery-mentoring/) - Recovery mentoring fills the gaps after treatment. - [Amy Jack](https://lovefirst.net/amy-jack-2/) - Amy Jack is a Love First Certified Clinical Interventionist and Structured Family Recovery® Counselor with over twelve years of experience in the addiction and recovery field. She understands the profound impact addiction has on the entire family and is deeply committed to helping families find stability, clarity, and direction. - [Resources](https://lovefirst.net/resources/) - [Love First](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/books-by-jeff-and-debra-jay/love-first-book/) - [It Takes a Family](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/books-by-jeff-and-debra-jay/it-takes-a-family/) - [SFR Counselor Training](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/sfr-counselor-training/) - Learn to guide families into recovery and reduce relapse. Debra Jay, MA, leads the online, multi-day training. Simulation and supervision included. - [Structured Family Recovery](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/) - Structured Family Recovery (SFR) helps rebuild trust and restore family relationships, preventing relapse. Don't leave success to chance. - [Intervention Workshop Podcasts](https://lovefirst.net/intervention-workshop-podcasts/) - Learn how to use the power of love to do a proper intervention. Help your addicted loved one say Yes to treatment. Step-by-step instructions. - [Love First Webinar Resources](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/love-first-webinar-resources/) - Resources for presentations and webinars by Debra Jay and Jeff Jay - [Kathryn Row, MA, LPC, CAADC](https://lovefirst.net/kathy-row/) - Kathy Row is a professional interventionist in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area. She is a seasoned addiction therapist and has her own strong connection to the Twelve Steps. - [Scott Steenbergh interventionist](https://lovefirst.net/scott-steenbergh-interventionist/) - Scott Steenbergh is a Love First certified clinical interventionist and a certified Structured Family Recovery® counselor. - [The Ten Minute Call](https://lovefirst.net/advocacy/the-ten-minute-call/) - [Clinical Case Management](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/clinical-case-management/) - Rebuilding trust and confidence is critical in early recovery. The process is made easier by thoughtful testing and support from an experienced case manager. - [Books and Media](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/) - Rich resources for families. The Intervention workshop, 6 books by Jeff & Debra Jay, The Best Minds Podcasts, SFR Snap Trainings for families, Intervention Team Planner, and much more. - [SFR Downloads](https://lovefirst.net/sfr-resources/sfr-downloads/) - [Covid 19 Precautions](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/covid-19-precautions/) - [Contact](https://lovefirst.net/resources/contact/) - [Love First Intervention](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/love-first-intervention/) - Comprehensive intervention techniques. Intervention as spiritual negotiation. Underestimating the power of addiction. Putting the family back on course. - [SFR counselor training resources](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/sfr-counselor-training/sfr-counselor-training-resources/) - Resources for students taking the SFR counselor training and certification course with Debra Jay - [SFR for Treatment Providers](https://lovefirst.net/sfr-for-treatment-providers/) - Easy steps to help a family become a Family Recovery Team --with Structured Family Recovery® - [Treatment for Mothers](https://lovefirst.net/treatment-for-mothers/) - Every addicted woman deserves to be a sober mother. Specialized help is available for moms and their children. - [Elisabeth Escobar](https://lovefirst.net/elisabeth-escobar/) - Professional interventionist in Washington and New York. Find a professional interventionist near me. Get Intervention help for alcohol addiction and drug abuse. - [James Patterson](https://lovefirst.net/james-patterson/) - James Patterson, ICADC, has been helping families and patients for more than 30 years - [What is Structured Family Recovery?](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/what-is-structured-family-recovery/) - Structured Family Recovery (SFR) is a positive, forward-looking program designed to help families support a loved one in recovery from addiction while improving their own well-being. It is a collaborative, action-oriented approach that involves the entire family working together as a team to build a sustainable recovery environment. - [SFR counselor training details](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/sfr-counselor-training/sfr-counselor-training-details/) - [Refund Policy](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/refund-policy/) - [SFR Training Curriculum](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/sfr-counselor-training/sfr-training-curriculum/) - [SFR Snap Training™ for Families](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/podcasts/sfr-snap-training-for-families/) - [Impaired Professionals](https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/people-with-specific-needs/impaired-professionals/) - [Dr. Michael Parr](https://lovefirst.net/dr-parr/) - Dr. Michael Parr is a professional interventionist in Sacramento, CA, specializing in addiction and chronic pain. He is board certified in addiction medicine. - [Training for Professionals](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/) - Addiction Counselor Training and certification to become a professional interventionist or Structured Family Recovery® counselor. - [Excerpts from It Takes A Family](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/excerpts-from-it-takes-a-family/) - [SFR Orientation](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/sfr-orientation/) - Structured Family Recovery® team meeting orientation - [4. How To Write an Intervention Letter](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/6-articles-on-intervention/4-how-to-write-an-intervention-letter/) - [2. Two Phases of Enabling](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/6-articles-on-intervention/2-two-phases-of-enabling/) - [6 Articles on Intervention](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/6-articles-on-intervention/) - Jeff Jay's story of addiction and recovery, along with an introduction to intervention. - [Intervention Workshop documents download](https://lovefirst.net/intervention-workshop/intervention-workshop-documents-download/) - [Kathryn Row Bio](https://lovefirst.net/kathy-row-bio/) - [Registration](https://lovefirst.net/registration/) - [Registration Success](https://lovefirst.net/registration-success/) - Welcome - [Navigating Grace](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/books-by-jeff-and-debra-jay/navigating-grace/) - [Intervention Training Podcasts](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/podcasts/intervention-training-podcasts/) - [Intervention Training Curriculum](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/intervention-training-curriculum/) - [Blog](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/blog/) - Helpful articles and podcasts on addiction, recovery, spirituality, twelve steps, Structured Family Recovery® and more. - [Test page](https://lovefirst.net/test-page/) - [SFR Testimonials](https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/sfr-testimonials/) - [Something Interesting](https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/something-interesting/) - [Testimonials Love First Interventionist Training](https://lovefirst.net/training-for-professionals/interventionist-training/testimonials-love-first-interventionist-training/) - Testimonials for the Love First Clinical Interventionist Training - [SFR Resources](https://lovefirst.net/sfr-resources/) - Resources for Structured Family Recovery®, referenced in the book, "It Takes a Family," by Debra Jay, Hazelden, 2021. 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Where's Personal Responsibility?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-15-how-can-you-say-its-a-disease-wheres-personal-responsibility/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 14: What If The Alcoholic Doesn't Show Up?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-14-what-if-the-alcoholic-doesnt-show-up/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 13: Arn't We Being Deceptive?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-13-arnt-we-being-deceptive/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 12: How Do We Get The Alcoholic To The Location Of The Intervention?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-12-how-do-we-get-the-alcoholic-to-the-location-of-the-intervention/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 11: When Does A Family Need To Hire A Professional Interventionist?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-11-when-does-a-family-need-to-hire-a-professional-interventionist/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 10: What Does It Mean To "Work A Program Of Recovery?"](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-10-what-does-it-mean-to-work-a-program-of-recovery/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 9: Should We Go To His Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings With Him?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-9-should-we-go-to-his-alcoholics-anonymous-meetings-with-him/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 8: What If He Threatens To Hurt Himself](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-8-what-if-he-threatens-to-hurt-himself/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 7: What Do We Do If He Relapses?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-7-what-do-we-do-if-he-relapses/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 6: What If She Doesn't Follow Her Aftercare Plan After Returning Home?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-6-what-if-she-doesnt-follow-her-aftercare-plan-after-returning-home/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 5: How Do We Act Around Our Addict If They Refuse To Go To Treatment?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-5-how-do-we-act-around-our-addict-if-they-refuse-to-go-to-treatment/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 4: What If The Alcoholic Says, "I'll Go But Not Today."](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-4-what-if-the-alcoholic-says-ill-go-but-not-today/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 2: What If The Alcoholic Becomes Angry During The Intervention?](https://lovefirst.net/portfolio-item/sec-4-chapter-2-what-if-the-alcoholic-becomes-angry-during-the-intervention/) - [Sec. 4 - Chapter 1: Our Addict Just Had A Major Crises. 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