Intervention Models
Invitational Model
The Invitational Model is straightforward and does not involve surprise. The family and friends of the invididual
schedule a workshop or meeting with the interventionist. A family or friend invites them to the “meeting,”
while providing full knowledge about what will occur. It’s left up to the person to decide whether to attend or
not. However, the meeting is held whether the person decides to attend or not.
Systemic Model
Confrontational approaches are not always the best option for interventions, especially with hostile or defensive
inviduals. The Systemic Intervention Model is a good choice in these cases. During meetings with the
interventionist, the entire family discusses how everyone contributes to the individual’s continued abuse of
substances or behaviours. Instead of forcing them to confront their denial of the addiction problem, the focus is on
how to encourage the individual to cease the addictive behaviour. Only behaviours and interactions that encourage
positive abstinence are encouraged.
Motivational Model
The goal of this intervention technique is to encourage the individual to make positive behavioural changes by
engaging in conversation. The interventionist aims to guide the person by understanding his or her point of view,
offering empathy and building trust.
