HALO Coaching (Helping a Loved One)

Why HALO Coaching is unique in addiction treatment.

1. Dr. Kern is not trying to sell you anything. He is not an employee of any treatment center or rehab facility. He is a certified addictions specialist with a private practice based in Los Angeles. He is only interested in what will work best for you that, in turn, will help your loved one.

2. You will be talking confidentially to Dr. Marc F. Kern, one of the nation's leading experts on addictions and alternative, non-12-step approaches to alcohol, drug and other excessive behavior problems. With over 100 media appearances, including Larry King Live, 20/20, and The Edge with Paula Zahn, Dr. Kern is recognized as the first expert to call when the subject is non-12-step, alternative treatment approaches for addictions. Dr. Kern in the Media

3. Dr. Kern is a true pioneer in his field. His depth of knowledge and clinical experience with non-12-step treatment approaches are unique and unmatched by other professionals or treatment facilities in the United States. Over 30 years ago, when Dr. Kern first decided to make his own life changes, he was introduced to the 12-step method by a therapist and went to a few meetings. However, he couldn't relate to the spiritual component, and he was shy and intimidated by the large group of strangers. He then began a personal search for alternative solutions. Even though he was an architect, he went back to college and earned his Ph.D. in Psychology and certifications in the specialty of addiction treatment. Over the years, as his research uncovered more and more surprising evidence, Dr. Kern became a passionate and outspoken advocate for alternative treatment approaches. My Own Addictions

4. Every day Dr. Kern studies the latest news and information in professional journals, reports and articles. Throughout the year, he also attends cutting-edge conferences that present the newest and most provocative addiction treatment methods, including the method that Dr. Kern calls "HALO."

   His constant monitoring of treatment trends and breakthroughs guarantees that you will receive up-to-date information about cutting-edge tools and techniques that help you have a positive influence on your loved one's addictions. Dr. Kern will educate you about the important differences among inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, as well as medications that reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs so that you can pass the information along to your loved one at the appropriate time. Similarly, he can explain the important differences among inpatient and outpatient treatment centers so that you can pass the information along to your loved one.

5. Your knowledge will increase throughout these sessions. You will realize that your loved one is not "diseased," and you are not powerless. This new knowledge about non-12-step options will help your whole family work together better and see your loved one more realistically. The family will be able to foster the loved one's attempts to change in more realistic terms in a more loving and understanding environment.

   Dr. Kern will collaborate with you to design a personalized, step-by-step Action Plan for you to begin making the kind of effective changes in your behavior that will, in turn, change your loved one's negative behaviors.

6. Schedule regular or as-needed sessions. You are not "locked in" to anything you don't want to do. You are in charge of how often you choose to meet with Dr. Kern. There is no minimum or maximum; however, most people find that just a few sessions are sufficient.

Next Step:

Is HALO Coaching the right choice for you? Find out when you schedule a private and confidential Bridging Session (Bridging Session) with Dr. Kern. This special, strategic session is a pre-requisite to beginning HALO Coaching.

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