Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT)
CRAFT is a skills-based program that impacts families in multiple areas of their lives, including self-care, problem solving, and goal setting. At the same time, CRAFT addresses their loved one’s resistance to change. CRAFT teaches families behavioral and motivational strategies for interacting with their loved one. Participants learn, for example, the power of positive reinforcement for positive behavior, and how to use effective communication skills to improve interactions and maximize opportunities for change.
Specifically, CRAFT teaches several skills, including:
*Understanding a loved one’s triggers to use substances