We asked the founder of CRAFT, Robert Meyers, how this system can help family and loved ones of an addict assist in their treatment.

Q&A with Robert Meyers on CRAFT

Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training

Hi! I'm wondering about the applicability of CRAFT for behavioural addictions such as OCRD. Could your intervention help those with Hoarding who are unwilling to seek help?
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Jan Eppingstall PhD

What are the basic principles underlying Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training?

Why is it important to include the family in substance addiction treatment? 

What is involved in the community reinforcement aspect of CRAFT?


How does CRAFT address the individual’s resistance to change?


What techniques does CRAFT use to promote motivation for change?


CRAFT appears to be more behaviourally focused rather than cognitively or emotionally focused; what is your opinion on long-term outcomes for addiction when treatment does not target cognitive and emotional issues that may underpin the addiction? 


I am working with a client who struggles with alcohol abuse/addiction who does not have any direct support from family members or friends- what is your opinion on the likelihood of overcoming the addiction without the assistance of family or loved ones?


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