Frequently Asked Questions

• Q - What is an intervention?  What is its objective?
  
  A - An intervention is a compassionate and usually effective attempt to interrupt the addiction or depression cycle and steer the person to professional help. The intervention process,as appropriate, involves family, friends,employers or co-workers and enables the person involved to accept much needed help and create a better life for themselves.



• Q - Why is it desirable to conduct an intervention?
  
  A - Other attempts have failed



• Q - Can a family or employer do an intervention without professional guidance?
  
  A - This is not recommended and is often counterproductive.



• Q - How much time will be required of the participants in the intervention?
  
  A - Usually only a few hours over the course of a few days. Much of the preparation can be accomplished by telephone and email prior to the actual rehearsal and intervention.



• Q - How long does an intervention last?
  
  A - Approximately forty-five minutes to an hour.



• Q - How many people participate in the intervention?
  
  A - Seven to nine people is ideal.



• Q - Do we rehearse what is going to happen and the role of each person at the intervention prior to the intervention?
  
  A - Absolutely, and in detail.



• Q - How much does an intervention cost?
  
  A - The cost should be discussed and agreed to at the time of the first telephone conference or communication with interventionist.