The Basics
Based in Memphis, Tennessee, interventionist John Barnes works for Caring Interventions, a company providing interventions to both families and individuals in the Memphis area. Barnes is completing coursework to become a licensed addiction counselor and is a candidate member of the Association of Intervention Specialists. He has interned before with Brian O’Shea and received formal intervention training from Heather Hayes and Dr. Judith Landau. Barnes has also studied the Johnson model, ARISE model and the Systemic Intervention. In addition to both substance abuse and mental health clients, Barnes works with clients who have a variety of other issues including compulsive gambling, overeating and excessive computer use. Barnes also provides sober companionship from the moment the intervention begins until the client is checked into treatment, halfway house or sober living facility. Barnes has a great deal of experience in escorting clients door-to-door by both car and commercial airline.
The Background
Barnes has been in the intervention business for over 10 years. Barnes himself is an addict in recovery whose life was transformed when he experienced his own intervention. He uses his own experience to connect with clients and show them the benefits that come with a sober and healthy life.
The Approach
Barnes’s intervention prep time is extensive and includes a pre-intervention consultation with the family members and a screening for co-occurring disorders. Barnes approaches every intervention with an individualized plan, using models and practices that best fit the needs of the client. Whether the intervention is surprise or invitational varies based on the specific client’s circumstances. He also invites anyone with a major vested interest in the client to participate in the client’s intervention, including parents, children, friends, siblings, close colleagues and religious community members. Everyone involved in the intervention receives training from Barnes on how to most effectively behave during the intervention and execute the plan that Barnes has created. Barnes’ ultimate goal is to place clients in treatment. He provides at least three clinically appropriate treatment provider recommendations at the time of the intervention.
Post-Intervention and Summary
Barnes provides up to six months of free coaching and consulting with the client and family members after the intervention. This coaching includes planning for accountability measures and long-term case management. Barnes also provides coaching and of support for the family members of the clients to help them deal with the physical, emotional and financial stress of the client’s addiction.
Reach John Barnes by phone at (800) 956-6212 or by email at mail@caringinterventions.com.
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