Welcome to the CRAFT Crash Course Intro Video

This is where your journey begins. In this quick introduction, I’ll walk you through what CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is, why it works, and how it’s different from other approaches to addiction recovery.

We’ll touch on the core principles, like understanding behavior patterns, responding effectively to both positive and negative actions, and building connection in a way that fosters change without coercion or ultimatums.

This course is designed to give you actionable tools to support your loved one’s recovery while protecting your own peace and well-being. Whether this is your first time hearing about CRAFT or you’ve been searching for something that actually works, this introduction will show you how the method can change not just their life—but yours too.

Let’s dive in and get started!

Intro to CRAFT

Positive and Neutral Responses - Reinforcement through Feedback

Intro to CRAFT Protocol

CRAFT Crash Course: Learn the Evidence-Based Method for Helping Your Loved One Toward RecoveryThe CRAFT Crash Course is a powerful, self-paced training designed to teach you the fundamentals of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)—an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Robert J. Meyers, that has been proven to help families and loved ones effectively support someone in addiction.Inside this crash course, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to use positive reinforcement to encourage sobriety and healthy choices.</li><li>How to respond neutrally to negative behaviors without escalating conflict.</li><li>Communication strategies that create trust and reduce defensiveness.</li><li>How to care for yourself while navigating the challenges of addiction in your relationship.</li></ul>Whether your loved one is resistant to treatment or you’re searching for a way to bring more calm to the chaos, this course offers actionable steps to help you shift your approach and create real change.Plus, you’ll receive worksheets, guided exercises, and examples to help you apply these techniques to your unique situation.This crash course is ideal for:<ul><li>Partners, families, and loved ones of people in addiction.</li><li>Anyone struggling to figure out what works after feeling let down by traditional support groups or outdated advice.</li><li>Those ready to step into a more confident, compassionate, and effective role in supporting recovery.</li></ul>Learn how small, intentional shifts in your behavior can spark meaningful change in your loved one—and in your own healing.Start your CRAFT journey today.

The CRAFT method is a research-proven protocol established by Dr. Robert J. Meyers, designed to empower loved ones of people in addiction with skills and techniques to help motivate a loved one to reduce substance abuse and self destructive behaviors.

CRAFT Crash Course

Cory Martin

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