The holiday season can be a challenging time for individuals in recovery, with family stress, social pressures, and disrupted routines often acting as powerful triggers. In this blog, we explore practical strategies to navigate these challenges, including setting boundaries, creating a relapse prevention plan, and building a supportive network. Discover how professional support, like family recovery coaching and sober companions, can help you stay strong and embrace the holidays as an opportunity for growth and healing.

Surprise is a critical component of the Johnson Model because it helps break down the wall of denial that addicts or individuals in crisis often have. Without advance knowledge of the intervention, the person is unable to prepare their defenses or reinforce their denial. This element of surprise creates an opportunity for heartfelt emotional appeals from friends and family members to have a more immediate and profound impact on the individual.