Navigating addiction, eating disorders, or mental health challenges in a loved one’s life can feel overwhelming. You may be searching for answers, community, or simply reassurance that you're not alone. At Interventions with Love, I believe education, connection, and compassionate guidance are key to helping families begin their healing journey.

This page offers carefully curated resources I personally recommend—trusted tools that can support you with both insight and direction.

Educational Tools for Families

Supporting a loved one through addiction or mental health recovery can feel like navigating unfamiliar terrain. The more you understand, the more empowered you’ll feel. These are a few trusted ways to deepen your knowledge:

Online Resources

If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ve written several blog posts breaking these concepts down in a more personal and approachable way:

• The Importance of Family Education in Addiction Recovery: Learn how informed, compassionate family involvement can shift the course of recovery.

• The Role of Connection in Recovery: Discover how building strong, healthy support systems fosters long-term healing.

• Supporting a Loved One in Recovery: Do’s and Don’ts for Families: Practical, real-world advice for helping your loved one—without losing yourself in the process.

You can explore even more posts on topics like intervention planning, treatment readiness, and reducing stigma on the Interventions with Love Blog.

Self-Assessment Tool

If you’re concerned about a loved one’s substance use, my Self-Assessment Tool offers a simple, confidential way to reflect on the signs and determine possible next steps.

Books Worth Reading

These books have helped many of the families I’ve worked with better understand addiction and begin to heal:

• Everything Changes by Beverly Conyers

• No More Letting Go by Debra Jay

• It Takes a Family by Debra Jay

• Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy by David Sheff

• Beyond Addiction by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens & Nicole Kosanke

Each of these offers practical guidance, moving stories, and a message of hope.

Community Support Programs

Connecting with others who understand what you’re going through can make all the difference. These support groups offer education, encouragement, and community:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Offers free support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness. nami.org

• FEAST (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders): A global resource for parents and caregivers of individuals with eating disorders. Offers evidence-based education and peer support rooted in family-based treatment. feast-ed.org

• Al-Anon: For those affected by someone else’s drinking. Offers safe, confidential meetings and supportive literature. al-anon.org

• Nar-Anon: Support for families and friends of people with substance use disorder. nar-anon.org

• Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): For adults who grew up in dysfunctional or alcoholic homes. Offers a 12-step approach to healing. adultchildren.org

• SMART Recovery Family & Friends: Uses evidence-based tools grounded in CBT to help loved ones support someone in recovery without enabling. smartrecovery.org

• Families Anonymous: A 12-step group for families of individuals struggling with substance use or behavioral health challenges. familiesanonymous.org

• Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL): Tailored support for parents navigating a child’s addiction, with an emphasis on education and boundaries. palgroup.org

Local Treatment Centers

Many reputable treatment centers offer programming specifically for families—support groups, educational sessions, or online resources. If you’re considering treatment options or need help navigating those conversations, I can help guide you through the process.

You’re Not Alone

Healing begins with understanding—and connection. Whether you’re seeking clarity, exploring resources, or preparing for an intervention, I’m here to walk alongside you. If you need guidance or just want to talk things through, don’t hesitate to reach out.

At Interventions with Love, you’ll find a partner in hope, healing, and real change.