 Jim Shelton is also available for consulting, counseling, educational lectures, conference presentations, individual and family education sessions, family dynamics and workshops on substance abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, shame, codependency, boundary setting, recovery and loss and grief.
In addition, Jim is available for:
- Individual and group counseling for addiction and intervention
- Internet and telephone counseling and guidance
- Assessments
- Specialized groups
Please call Jim at 1-760-641-1502 for more information on addiction intervention, counseling, workshops, other services and fees.
Intervention Case Management
Properly facilitated, intervention is the greatest act of love and concern a family or organization can give someone who is in the throws of addiction, whether it be chemical dependency, or other behavioral addictions, such as gambling, sexual addiction or any other self destructive, compulsive problems.
Simply put, addiction is the continued, compulsive or self destructive behavior used by someone in spite of negative consequences to themselves, family members or their profession. The chief symptom of addiction is denial, which not only affects the addict, but also those closest to them. Studies indicate that it is an average of seven years between the time the addiction is recognized until something is done to help the addicted seek recovery. Intervention, when orchestrated by a caring, skilled addiction intervention specialist, is effective in shorting this time, breaking the denial and empowering loved ones and employers to move away from the problem towards the solution. Addiction disables the inflicted to see the impact addiction has on their lives and the lives of those who they love and value the most. Intervention allows for these significant people to hold up a mirror for the addict to see themselves and the impact their addiction is having on their lives and others.
Case management is divided into three functions: Pretreatment, Treatment and Post Treatment. When an intervention has been decided upon, the interventionist works with the family and or employers to complete a through assessment, decide who will participate in the intervention, set a date and time for the family training and preparation and the actual intervention. The interventionist/case manager will be working to offer a selection of appropriate treatment centers. Throughout treatment, the interventionist will stay apprised of patient’s progress in treatment and will work with the treatment team and family should any problems arise. The addiction intervention specialist/case manager will work with clinical staff, the patient and family in the selection of the appropriate continuing care plan, so as to better insure the patient’s success in recovery.
Jim Shelton is a respected professional in the field of addiction recovery and case management. With his 20+ years of experience, Jim brings a unique personal and professional expertise, education and training to his work. A trained addiction intervention specialist in both the Johnson and Systemic Family Models, Jim provides guidance and consultation from inquiry to recovery for the identified alcoholic or addict, their families and professional affiliations.
Please contact Jim at (760) 641-1502 for more information on addiction intervention, intervention counseling and other services. Interventions, workshops and counseling can be done nationwide. |
