Abstract
The aim of this paper is to identify a target population which is teen substance abusers and explain an intervention for this population. The intervention used to help these individuals is the Johnson Model. The Johnson model is family focused and is used with teens who suffer from addiction get the support from family in a way that is not ganging up on them using family since family is such a big value. Johnson asked families of addicts to write letters to the addict and gave them clear instructions to what to include in these letters. These letters would then be read to the addict by the person who wrote it in an attempt for the addict to agree to get treatment. Vernon Johnson’s Intervention used on Teen Substance abusers
Discussion
What is an intervention? Per the Hazelden Betty Ford foundation intervention is defined as a deliberate process by which change is introduced into people’s thought, feelings and behaviors (Ford, 2012). When an intervention is used typically it allows an individual to realize their unpleasant behavior and the affects it has had on the individual as well as their family and friends in a nonthreatening manner. By listening to the people who are trying to help this individual the goal is to get him/her to accept the help that can be provided for them before their situation gets worse.
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Also, you want to provide them with the hope of recovery. In the instance that the intervention goes well and the teen agrees to enter a program the intervention has been a success. When the teen enters a program, they may continue to process the information they received while having the intervention which gives them the motivation to continue working hard while in treatment and when they are released, not to
The aim of this paper is to identify a target population which is teen substance abusers and explain an intervention for this population. The intervention used to help these individuals is the Johnson Model. The Johnson model is family focused and is used with teens who suffer from addiction get the support from family in a way that is not ganging up on them using family since family is such a big value. Johnson asked families of addicts to write letters to the addict and gave them clear instructions to what to include in these letters. These letters would then be read to the addict by the person who wrote it in an attempt for the addict to agree to get treatment. Vernon Johnson’s Intervention used on Teen Substance abusers
Discussion
What is an intervention? Per the Hazelden Betty Ford foundation intervention is defined as a deliberate process by which change is introduced into people’s thought, feelings and behaviors (Ford, 2012). When an intervention is used typically it allows an individual to realize their unpleasant behavior and the affects it has had on the individual as well as their family and friends in a nonthreatening manner. By listening to the people who are trying to help this individual the goal is to get him/her to accept the help that can be provided for them before their situation gets worse.
A …show more content…
Also, you want to provide them with the hope of recovery. In the instance that the intervention goes well and the teen agrees to enter a program the intervention has been a success. When the teen enters a program, they may continue to process the information they received while having the intervention which gives them the motivation to continue working hard while in treatment and when they are released, not to