Intervention: Alison Broussard and Tanya Cook

Today on the Hope Pieced Together Podcast we are joined by two
wonderful guests, Alison Broussard and Tanya Cook, to talk about
the important topic of intervention. Commonly known but not
always understood, an intervention can play a big and reformative
role in the health of an individual and their family. We hear
from Tanya and Alison about their personal connection to
struggles around abuse and addiction and how this led to their
work in the realm now. They do a great job of sharing their
understanding of the intervention, which can lead to its
necessity and different approaches and results. We discuss family
patterns, group dynamics, breaking habits and the impact of
outside help. The conversation also covers the limitations of
intervention and what might happen if the individual in question
is not willing to include themselves in the process. Although a
very difficult topic in some ways, there is so much hope and
reward in this area and, indeed, this conversation, make sure not
to miss this great episode!





Key Points From This Episode:


A brief introduction to our guests and their backgrounds.

The simplicity of intervention; helping an individual or
group find a direction. 

The spectrum of conditions that can lead to the need for an
intervention. 

Family patterns and why outside help can make all the
difference. 

Some of the approaches to intervention and the ARISE methods
our guests use. 

Resources, recommendations, and reassurance for family
members. 

People outside of the immediate family that are included in
the network to intervene.

The massive power of the younger members of the family
network. 

Common goals of intervention and the accumulation of steps
towards progress. 

Tanya and Alison's central role as connectors and managers in
the process. 

The importance of action and follow-through; how check-ins
help in this regard. 

Laughter, hope and the lasting connection with families.

Special stories from each of our guests; the overflow of
generational support.



Tweetables:


“My passion for intervention really comes from living in the
situation. Substance use disorder came into my whole like
wrecking ball.” — Tanya Cook [0:00:54]


“A lot of people don't realize that one in four clinicians will
become chemically dependent at some point in their career.” —
Tanya Cook [0:02:01]


“The earlier the better. But that's hard for families.” — Alison
Broussard [0:07:44]


“Tanya and I are the secret sauce for families because we are not
in the family.” — Alison Broussard [0:11:58]


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Sherry Burkhard —
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-burkhard-9a128b16a


Mosaics of Mercy — https://mosaicsofmercy.com/


Beauty in Brokenness —
https://mosaicsofmercy.com/events/beauty-in-brokeness-2019-10-03/


Alison Broussard —
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-broussard-a5bab4a0


Tanya Cook —
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-cook-president-ceo-interventionist-b41a901


ARISE — https://www.arise-network.com/arise-intervention/


Intervention — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450920/


Ann Voskamp — https://annvoskamp.com/


Boundaries —