The Johnson Model is one of the most widely recognized intervention techniques. Developed by Vernon Johnson in the 1960s, this method brings together family members and close friends in a structured meeting where they express their concerns and encourage their loved one to accept help. 

Key Elements of the Johnson Model:

• The intervention is planned in advance, ensuring that each participant understands their role.
• The conversation is compassionate but direct, emphasizing the impact of the individual’s behavior on their loved ones.
• The goal is to break through denial and provide the emotional clarity needed for treatment acceptance.

Addiction and mental health disorders affect the entire family, not just the individual in crisis. Family Systemic Interventions recognize that family relationships, communication styles, and behavioral patterns often contribute to the ongoing problem. Rather than focusing solely on the person struggling, this approach examines the family system as a whole, identifying dysfunctional patterns such as enabling, codependency, and avoidance.

Key Components of a Family Systemic Intervention:

• Identifying toxic communication patterns and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Teaching family members how to establish firm but compassionate boundaries.
• Shifting the family dynamic from reacting to crises to actively supporting long-term recovery.

Addiction and mental health struggles do not discriminate—they impact people in every socioeconomic class, including executives, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. However, these individuals face unique barriers to seeking help, such as:

• Fear of reputational damage – Concerns about career and public perception often deter professionals from seeking treatment.
• Lack of leverage – Unlike traditional interventions, financial or job-related consequences are often ineffective motivators for individuals with significant personal wealth.
• Surrounded by enablers – Employees, business partners, and even family members may hesitate to intervene due to financial dependence or fear of backlash.

How We Approach These Cases:

• Privacy and discretion are our top priorities.
• Treatment plans are customized to fit the individual’s unique lifestyle and responsibilities.
• We address enablers and ensure that those closest to the individual are not unknowingly reinforcing destructive behaviors.

A Positive Reinforcement Approach

Unlike confrontational intervention models, CRAFT is a non-confrontational, evidence-based approach that focuses on rewarding positive behaviors and reinforcing progress instead of punishment.

How CRAFT Works:

• Family members are taught to reward healthy behaviors rather than react to negative ones.
• Instead of confrontation, the individual is guided toward treatment through motivation and encouragement.
• The approach reduces stress and conflict within the family while still prioritizing recovery.

Studies show that CRAFT has a high success rate in motivating individuals to seek treatment, while also helping family members improve their own mental and emotional well-being.

A Collaborative Approach to Treatment

ARISE interventions differ from traditional models in that they engage the individual in the process from the beginning. Instead of a surprise meeting, the individual is invited into structured family discussions where they are encouraged to participate in finding solutions. 

Key Features of ARISE:

• Non-confrontational – Family members and the individual collaborate to create a treatment plan together.
• Multi-step process – Instead of a single intervention event, ARISE uses ongoing meetings to build trust and reinforce the need for treatment.
• Encourages early treatment acceptance – This approach is particularly useful before addiction or mental health struggles escalate into a full-blown crisis.

This model is particularly effective for individuals who are resistant to confrontation but respond well to a team-based approach.