CanAm Interventions was integral in starting my own company Day One Intervention in Alberta, Canada, by Applying the Theory and practices along with the Supervision Training has led me to rewarding Opportunity for creating a Road to Recovery for all those who want the gift of sobriety. Thank you, CanAm Intervention Training, for the life changing knowledge that continues to make a difference in the families affected by addiction.
I have been in the field of addiction for almost 30 years and have worked with Patricia for almost 6 years. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of substance use and co-occurring disorders is extensive. Not only does she work with and assist families at this level, but she has also mentored countless other professionals. Patricia works closely with all aspects of this work in intervention, which is crucial in helping those families achieve lifesaving results. She not only draws on her own education and expertise which is vast, she consults with a field of outstanding professionals to assist in her work. Patricia is without a doubt a leader in this field of work and I am proud to have associated her with CanAm Interventions.
I have known you (Patricia) on a personal and professional basis for the past ten years. As co-counselors, we shared a three-year period serving a marginalized and multi-diagnosed client population within the most impoverished and drug addicted environment in North America – downtown eastside area of Vancouver Canada. I hold the utmost respect for you as a compassionate, genuine and competent counselor with integrity and a commitment to your profession. In my opinion, I believe that you have the passion to provide exemplary services to clients in need of your services and that clients who access your agency will benefit from a best practices approach to recovery and wellness. On a personal note, I have appreciated your sense of humor and unconditional support during some challenging professional experiences. You are a tribute to the counseling profession.
When Patti was referred to me, I was nothing short of desperate to get help for my son. She entered my life and basically swooped me up off the ground. She patiently listened and guided me through the steps that I needed to take back control of my life and get help for my son. She was always there for us when we needed her the most. My son has developed a super close bond with her and is grateful for all that she has done. I truly believe that she cares for her clients like they are part of her family. She is someone that I will always be in touch with, because she is also a great friend.
Patti has provided prompt effective case management, expert advice based on her considerable experience, coordination between complex family dynamics and rehab facilities, all of which has preserved my sanity and helped me considerably, especially on the numerous occasions my daughter was on the brink of capitulation, wanting to leave rehab. I highly recommend Patti as an excellent interventionist and case manager for all cases of addiction.
We recently had a crisis situation where a family member needed immediate help with a serious addiction problem. To complicate matters, the best care facilities were in different parts of the country from where we live. We were unsure what to do and found the whole situation completely overwhelming. Fortunately, we connected with Patricia Pike. She helped us locate the appropriate facilities (we needed 2) and took care of all the details. She provided a safe escort, booked flights and accommodations, handled all the paperwork and dealt with some precise timing issues. Her calm manner and obvious expertise guided us through this very difficult time. We couldn’t have handled things without her help, are extremely grateful for her and highly recommend her services.
Addiction is a scary word, but when it finds its way to your family you are totally unprepared. Addiction touches the very heart of your family and extended family. Patti is in every sense of the word our leader and coach. The first time on the phone with Patti I knew she would work well with the dynamics of our family. She listened, gave advice and told us what she was able to provide for us. Holistic in her approach she does not just help you with the treatment for the addicted person; she prepares you for the whole journey. We hired Patti to help us with an intervention on my brother. He has been a drug addict for more than 30 years. My parents are elderly and needed special care and support through this process. I had no idea just how much care and support my sister and I would need. Patti was there for us and still is every step of the way. What makes Patti so unique is not just the work she does, but the care and strength she gave our family. I would never hesitate to recommend Patti; we never would have gotten my brother into treatment. We’re a long way from a happy ending, but with Patti’s help we took the right steps. Thank you, Patti.
Patti is gifted… with compassion and understanding, I call it a gift because it takes a special person to see past mistakes & actions and into the true person. She delivered hope when we thought there was none… at a time where family & friends felt exhausted after many attempts to try to make our loved one see how important it was to get clean. Patti educated us and led us to the approach that was needed to carry across the true love, & compassion for someone we felt we were losing… and someone who had lost themselves. Thank you, Patti, you changed not just one life – but many, in one intervention.
My heart was broken, and I was losing my mind obsessing about my son’s drug addiction. I started the research and reached out for advice, what should/could I do??? After one conversation with Patti Pike my mind was eased, and I had a plan or at least the start of a plan. I was soothed by the sound of her voice and encouraged with her listening skills and the way she drew me out and got me to face my denial. I never thought I would get through the intervention, but Patti dug in and became a part of our family quickly and expertly guided us through the most painful thing we’ve ever had to do. I have a feeling she will be a part of our lives for a long time. She was and is very professional spending time with each of us and getting to know our son through each person’s eyes. We all feel very connected to Patti and have only the highest regard for her. I hope you don’t have a need of an interventionist but if you do Patti will take you carefully and thoughtfully through the process.
It has been quite a long journey up to this point, but it is one that I strongly believe my family would not have been able to survive intact, without Patti’s involvement. In this six-year evolution, my family has dealt with quite a few professionals in the Addictions field…and I can honestly say that none of them had the skills, insight, or dedication that Patti does. If you are reading this and wondering about making that call…I would strongly urge you to do so…it might just be the best decision you ever make. It was for my family!
Patricia Pike (Patti) has been a part of my recovery process since February 1st/2000, when I first entered treatment after my addiction made me jobless, broke, homeless, and with no friends or family. In treatment, she pointed me in the direction of a 12-step program that could help me learn to cope and live with a life in recovery free of drugs and alcohol. After a relapse that left me with no choice but to get clean, I knew the only person that that could help was Patti P. Patti has continually played an active role in my recovery since the beginning. Thanks to those basic tools I received in treatment and one on one counseling sessions, I have stayed clean for 13 years, and am now working on a Criminology Degree to fulfill yet another dream of mine. Patti also has extensive expensive education working directly within the GLBTQA, HIV/ AIDS, teen, and young adult experience. If you are looking for an interventionist who can fit into any client situation, Patricia Pike is the best possible solution for all treatment needs.
