Coming Up For Air - Families Speak To Families About Addiction

The original CRAFT is outcome-driven and behavioral-based, aimed at getting people into treatment. Allies has made it more connection- and relationship-oriented, focused on listening and communication. The same skill set Allies focuses on -- validating, not arguing, not giving advice or challenging someone's reality or perception -- often works with someone dealing with mental health challenges. Creating that space helps that person feel calm and heard.