THE 3 TYPES OF INTERVENTION

1. What is the Johnson Model? Johnson Model (Surprise Approach)

   
   

   Dr. Vernon Johnson saw the value in family and loved ones being used in an intervention. During the 1970s, this was something new and very unconventional compared to other Intervention methods. Instead of family members “ganging up” on the addict and blaming them for hurtful feelings as well as memories, Dr. Johnson encouraged caring as the priority. He asked the family members to confront the addict with letters that focused on how much they care for the addict. He had the family members write letters to the addict giving them a list of consequences if sobriety or rehab was not sought out.

   The main purpose behind the Johnson Method is to confront the addict by motivating and encouraging them to change their lifestyle for the good of not only themselves, but for the good of the family around them. Dr. Johnson wanted the addict to be confronted but in a way that their defenses would be low. He recognized that the addict's defenses are already raised when they are confronted in a surprise way. To continue to throw blame and insult would only cause the addict to break down and ultimately stop listening. The idea of sobriety is no longer an option because their defenses are so high that nothing will convince them to change their mind. -Vernon Johnson, I'II Quit Tomorrow, 1973

   
   

2. What is The Arise Intervention Model? (Invitational Approach)

   
   

   A Relational Intervention Sequence of Engagement (ARISE) Model was designed by Dr. Judith Landau and James Garrett along with other clinicians. Unlike the Johnson model, the Arise intervention model involves the addict from the beginning. Those involved proceed through systematic steps, stopping the intervention as soon as the addict agrees to enter treatment, and assisting him from there. This model is attractive to those who oppose going behind the addict’s back to organize an intervention.

   
   

   Using a compassionate Invitational Intervention™, the ARISE Model™ is a three-phase process which is a Continuum of Care that leads your loved one into appropriate treatment and recovery. The addicted individual is invited to join the process right from the beginning with no surprises, no secrets, no coercion, and absolute respect and love. ARISE introduces the addicted person and the family to a new life of recovery and healing. The individual does not need to hit bottom before getting help.

   
   

   The ARISE process breaks the cycle of repeated disappointment and failure without the blame, shame, and guilt that accompanies the disease. It brings healing to family, friends and co-workers who come together to build a solid recovery network. It works because the entire

   
   

3. What is the Family Systemic Model? (Invitational Approach)

   
   

   http://www.systemicintervention.com/how.htm

   
   

   A Family Systemic Model is an invitational approach that was developed by “Ed Speare” and “Wayne Raiter”. If the family is involved with the treatment process rather than focusing solely on the person with a substance abuse problem, the Invitational Model approach addresses the entire family together, with the addicted individual invited to attend the intervention. This model is based on the idea that if the system changes, every individual within the system will also change, including the addict (systems theory). It is designed to be a non-confrontational and non-judgmental form of intervention.

   
   

   The ultimate goal of the Family Systemic Model is the entire family will become motivated to seek treatment for themselves and to teach and educate the family healthy traits and empowerment of healing. The workshop is conducted and each family member learns about their different treatment options. These may include addiction or co-dependency treatment, among others. The interventionist usually maintains contact with the family for up to a year, following up either in person or via telephone.