How to stage an intervention

Some of the steps in an intervention:

- Meet with everyone who wants to be involved in the intervention, except the person with the problem. Discover the collective concerns.

- Seek the assistance of a therapist with experience in interventions and have a group meeting prior to the eventintervention.

- Practise the intervention under supervision, to train participants to react effectively and to stay calm.

- Prepare a list of damage done by the subject, goals of the intervention, and ultimatums the group is willing to make.

- Perform the intervention in a private setting, with all members of the group present. One aim is to start treatment immediately, not to give food for thought.

- Remember to consult with specialists before even trying to perform an intervention. Every situation is different.