Preparation Identifies an NA meeting with intent to attend. Makes appointment with a therapist. Action Begins sobriety. Attends therapy group regularly. Maintenance Avoids contact with old drinking friends.
Monitors own emotional state and keeps appointments with psychiatrist.
Acknowledge your powerlessness. Establish empathic detachment. Experiencing genuine caring and concern from others is a powerful motivator in enhancing willingness to explore options for change. Let the person know that you may disagree with his choices, but you understand his pain, respect his choices, and respect his right to continue his behavior if it works for him. Initiate an educational process.