The Invitation to Change
The Invitation to Change (ITC) approach is a ground-breaking approach to address substance misuse. Developed by the Center for Motivation and Change, ITC is grounded in compassion, connection, and the belief that a person can do something to help their loved one. This holistic model integrates Community Reinforcement and Family Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage change for both the family member or concerned significant other and their loved one, in a place of openness and support.
Topics from the ITC Approach include:
How to understand your loved one’s behavior
What makes someone decide to change?
What if they don’t want to change?
Figuring out what will work for your loved one
How do I talk to them about substance use?
Practical tools for encouraging change
Taking care of yourself on this journey
How to stay connected when things are hard
Opportunities to learn the skills and to have an ongoing practice of them are available to family members and other concerned significant others as well as faith leaders and community members.
