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Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands of families find new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff discuss what happens on the day of an intervention along with some suggestions for special cases. If you've ever been told “you can't help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won't want to miss this series.Show Notes: Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention (The book) by Jeff and Debra JayLove First website: (Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top The Hijacked Brain by Dr. Henrietta Barnes, MD
Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands of families find new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff continue their discussion of laying the foundations for a successful intervention. If you've ever been told “you can't help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won't want to miss this series.Show Notes: Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention (The book) by Jeff and Debra Jay Love First website:(Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands find their way to new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff explore laying the foundations for a successful intervention. If you've ever been told “you can't help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won't want to miss this series.Show notes:Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention (The book) by Jeff and Debra JayLove First website: (Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention. The book is now in its third edition and has helped thousands find their way to new lives in recovery. Recognized national leaders in the field of intervention, the authors lay bare some of the myths that continue to keep so many alcoholics and addicts trapped in their illness. The series will address how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill interviews Jeff who shares the story of his own recovery, his work in the addiction treatment field and how he found and fostered his passion for intervention work. If you've ever been told “you can't help and alcoholic until he wants help” you won't want to miss this series.Show Notes: Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention by Jeff and Debra JayLove First Website: https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick delve into the crucial aspects of conducting an intervention for a loved one struggling with addiction. Scott Watson joins them from Heartland Intervention LLC, who sheds light on the significance of motives and timing in the intervention process. Timestamps: 4:53-5:25 - Navigating the Decision: Matt explores the challenging decision families must make when contemplating an intervention. Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing saving a life over preserving a relationship. 5:53-6:49 - Compassion in Action: Matt underscores the importance of compassion, stating that allowing a person to suffer due to addiction is not an act of love. 7:22-7:57 - Motive Matters: Ryan highlights the significance of having pure motives, warning against interventions fueled by anger or selfishness. 8:00-8:44 - Welcoming Scott Watson: Matt introduces Scott Watson, a key figure in his sobriety journey, leading to a conversation on interventions and the valuable aspects of experience, strength, and hope. 9:47-11:17 - Understanding Interventions: Scott provides insights into the varied meanings of interventions, outlining the initiation process with a focus on therapy and collaborative efforts. 13:54-14:32 - Unified Love: Scott highlights the significance of love in interventions, stressing the importance of presenting a united front free from anger or resentment. 16:00-16:53 - Managing Roles: Scott explores the utilization of each person's role in interventions and the importance of identifying key enablers to deter relapse. 17:19-18:23 - Intervention Complexity: Scott highlights the complexity of interventions, stating that not everyone is equipped due to the mental health aspects of addiction, and recommends the book "Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention." 21:11-22:36 - Swift Interventions: Scott recounts a brief yet impactful intervention and opens up about challenges faced during an interview in Ohio. 23:13-24:40 - Recognizing Cries for Help: Scott shares insights on addressing Matt's alcoholism, stressing the need to recognize subtle cries for help. Resources: If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, consider reaching out to support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon. In case of an emergency or crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 988.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Addiction/alcoholism are discussed and how to deal with family members battling these conditions. Kristin Agar of Little Rock, Ark. is a therapist and interventionist for mental illness and addiction. SPONSOR: Akels Carpet One: https://www.akelscarpetone.com RESOURCES: Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention It Takes A Family: A Cooperative Approach to Lasting Sobriety; GROUPS: EMDR, Celebrate Recovery, The Body Keeps the Score book, Arise Intervention, AlAnon and AA WEBSITES: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-centers/arkansas-ar Podcast Production: clantoncreative.com
In this rendition of The Way Out we have an exceedingly revealing and illuminating discussion with renowned specialists and Authors on Love First Intervention, Jeff and Debra Jay. Both Jeff and Debra are in long term recovery in their own right, Jeff from addiction and alcoholism and Debra from the codependency and family side of recovery. Jeff's owes his recovery and very life for that matter to a successful intervention, an experience that proved to be fateful indeed. Their experience in their own recovery journeys, combined with their subsequent professional experience in treating those with addiction and their families has culminated in a new model of addiction intervention that represents a true shift in what a traditional intervention looks like. A model that has been incredibly well laid in in the now Third Edition of their book Love First – A Family's Guide to Intervention. I lieu of the often anger, threat, and ultimatum centric affair that aims to shame or scare the suffering addict or alcoholic into a recovery program, the Love First approach focuses on the family first and builds family recovery teams who are united in a love centered approach, and to that end have already begun their own recovery process well before the intervention is conducted. When the anger and negative emotions are removed, the dynamic has been radically changed, often with much more desirable outcomes for the addict who is suffering and the families who love them. We discuss the myth of the rock bottom requirement, what not to do in an intervention, the transformative power of a Love First Intervention, and most importantly that meaningful, enduring, and rewarding recovery for those who are in the midst of addiction and the families who love them is achievable and absolutely worth the effort so listen up. Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention by Jeff and Debra Jay: https://lovefirst.net/books-and-media/books-by-jeff-and-debra-jay/love-first-book/ Contact Jeff and Debra and Get Resources: https://lovefirst.net/resources/ Copyright: (c) 2015-2021 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message
Best-selling authors and interventionists Jeff and Debra Jay share their profound wisdom on the process of getting a loved one sober. They sit down with host William C. Moyers to discuss the new edition of their best-selling book, Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention, and share the essential lessons behind its prevailing theme—united against addiction, the family becomes a wonderful resource for lasting change.
In this episode, we are talking with interventionist and author Jeff Jay. Jeff Jay, CIP, is a renowned clinical interventionist and addiction specialist. He has been guiding families into recovery for over 30 years. His work has appeared on CNN, PBS, the Jane Pauley Show, Forbes Online, and in many professional journals. Jeff is the co-author (with Debra Jay) of the best-selling book Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. His latest book is Navigating Grace, a solo voyage of survival and redemption. He is also the co-author of At Wit’s End: What You Need to Know When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness, (with Jerry Boriskin Ph.D., Hazelden). He heads a national private practice that provides intervention and recovery mentoring services. In this episode, Jeff shares the journey of his own addiction, recovery, and how he became an interventionist. We are talking about the dynamics of what it means to bring love and concern to somebody in order to help and encourage them to get well. Jeff also shares the importance of handling tough situations with love. Show Notes: [00:41] We are excited to welcome interventionist and author Jeff Jay. [01:22] Jeff is a clinical interventionist and works with families all over the country. [01:43] Jeff got into this industry because of his own addiction and recovery as a young man. Jeff shares his story. [03:09] After he had been sober for five years, he decided he wanted to do something different and he got his first full-time job as a counselor in a rehabilitation center. [05:11] When they started Love First, intervention was not a household word and the methods were ill-formed. [05:45] The more we understand addiction as a disease and not just somebody being bad, the more that the approach makes sense because it is all about dealing with people with a sense of dignity and respect. [06:06] We really want to call people back to their authentic selves and reach for the heart. [06:32] Addiction is a very different disease because there is a lot of complexity to it. [08:07] If we have to wait until they want help, what is going to make them want it? [08:34] If they refuse help, then we need to make sure we are not doing anything that makes it worse like lending money. [10:30] There is a specific methodology that they have developed over the years that is more likely to break through to the authentic self of the addictive person and get them to the point of willingness. [12:33] Families go on a trip to the bottom with the alcoholic too. [12:46] We are not only calling the addictive person back to their authentic self, but we’re also bringing the family back to their own integrity and their own core beliefs. [13:48] No one thinks they’re going to go on this journey. [14:26] There are some situations where some separation may be necessary, but it is always done with love. [15:21] The brain is hijacked by alcoholism. [17:16] We all make mistakes and we can move on from here. [18:05] Recovery is a team sport. How are we going to get organized as a family? [20:16] Jeff is a very technically minded person and built their website. Links and Resources: Something More Podcast Origins Website Origins on Facebook Origins on Instagram Love First Navigating Grace
“Intervention to Durable Recovery: The Power of Family” was presented on April 16, 2019, by Debra Jay (with the first section of the audio presented by Jeff Jay in a previous presentation on November 21, 2017.) Addiction is often described as a “family condition” – but families have often been left out of the recovery equation. Involved, supportive families play a critical role in the recovery process, from initiation through long-term recovery, and families provide an important reservoir of influence and support towards making lasting sobriety a reality. Through extensive work in intervention and family recovery, Debra Jay and Jeff Jay have developed highly effective, detailed Intervention and Structured Family Recovery™ processes that unlock the secrets of lasting sobriety – techniques that help addicted physicians and pilots attain lasting recovery - and make them available to families. The intervention process starts with a concerned family and the Structured Family Recovery™ process ends with a family recovery team that maximizes the potential for a successful outcome for all involved. This presentation will describe how to do an intervention and how to build a recovery team that unites the person with addiction and his/her family in working towards the common goal of sustained recovery. The presentation will provide practical, helpful, hopeful information about intervention and family recovery that will both revolutionize recovery and bring recovery back to its roots. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual education series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about substance use disorders, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Debra Jay and Jeff Jay Debra and Jeff Jay are best-selling authors, speakers and clinicians. Their best-selling book "Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention" has helped thousands of families to help their loved one initiate recovery, and Debra’s new book “It Takes A Family” is helping families come together to form a recovery team that maximizes the potential for a successful outcome for all involved. Jeff's most recent book, “Navigating Grace," recounts a gripping journey through perilous ocean waters and through his own soul to finding hope and serenity. Jeff and Debra have a national private practice that provides clinical services and training, including Intervention and Structured Family Recovery. For more information please see their Love First web site: https://lovefirst.net/.
“Navigating Grace: The Power of Connection and Transformation” was presented on December 18, 2018, by Jeff Jay; best-selling author, speaker, clinician and educator. In this video Jeff Jay will share decades of personal and professional recovery experience in an unusual life-and-death story, based on his book, Navigating Grace. He will describe the unlikely people who helped saved his life. Why do the concepts of service and altruism lie at the heart of Twelve Step Programs? This presentation will take your recovery to the next level. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual education series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about substance use disorders, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series. About the Presenter: Jeff Jay has been working with addicts and their families for more than 30 years. He is the author of the best-selling book “Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention” (with Debra Jay). His newest book is “Navigating Grace, a Solo Voyage of Survival and Redemption” (Hazelden). Jeff is a clinical interventionist and counselor. His work has appeared on CNN, the Jane Pauley Show, PBS, Forbes Online and in professional journals. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and a certified addictions professional. He has served on the boards of the Michigan Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Dawn Farm, among others. He currently serves on the advisory board of Jefferson House, in Detroit, Michigan, and the editorial board of Human Development magazine. He heads a national private practice that provides intervention and recovery mentoring services. He is a former clinician with the Hazelden Foundation and Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center. Read more at https://lovefirst.net/
Guest: Jeff Jay, author and interventionist Today’s guest is Jeff Jay, interventionist and co-author of the best-selling book Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. He sat down with me at the Moments of Change conference in Florida to discuss how he and his wife Debra created a step-by-step method to guide families through the intervention process, with or without a professional interventionist. He also shares why keeping love as the centerpiece of this interaction helps families reach past the addicted mind and connect with their loved one’s heart. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Jeff Jay, visit http://lovefirst.net For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit http://foundationsevents.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Floating in Space" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Floating_In_Space_1506 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Sanctuary" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Sanctuary "Cloudbank" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Cloudbank "Big Feelings" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Big_Feelings "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253
Intervention to Durable Recovery: The Power of Family was presented on November 21, 2017, by Debra Jay and Jeff Jay; best-selling authors, speakers, trainers and counselors. Addiction is often described as a “family condition” – but families have often been left out of the recovery equation. Involved, supportive families play a critical role in the recovery process, from initiation through long-term recovery, and families provide an important reservoir of influence and support towards making lasting sobriety a reality. Through extensive work in intervention and family recovery, Debra Jay and Jeff Jay have developed highly effective, detailed Intervention and Structured Family Recovery™ processes that unlock the secrets of lasting sobriety – techniques that help addicted physicians and pilots attain lasting recovery - and make them available to families. The intervention process starts with a concerned family and the Structured Family Recovery™ process ends with a family recovery team that maximizes the potential for a successful outcome for all involved. This presentation describes how to do an intervention and how to build a recovery team that unites the person with addiction and his/her family in working towards the common goal of sustained recovery, and provides practical, helpful, hopeful information about intervention and family recovery that will both revolutionize recovery and bring recovery back to its roots. This presentation is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a free, annual education series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series. About the presenters - Debra Jay and Jeff Jay: Debra and Jeff Jay are best-selling authors, speakers and clinicians. Their best-selling book "Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention" has helped thousands of families to help their loved one initiate recovery, and Debra’s new book “It Takes A Family” is helping families come together to form a recovery team that maximizes the potential for a successful outcome for all involved. Jeff's recent book, “Navigating Grace," recounts a gripping journey through perilous ocean waters and through his own soul to finding hope and serenity. Jeff and Debra have a national private practice that provides clinical services and training, including Intervention and Structured Family Recovery.