The following is a helpful list of questions to aid you in assessing a possible intervention/mediation:
- Is the person in a controversial group?
- What evidence do you have that the person is in the group?
- What evidence do you have to show the person is more than a casual member?
- Do you consider the group to be benign, high demand or destructive?
- Do you have information/documentation to support your views?
- How is the person’s group involvement adversely affecting their life?
- Who sees the adverse effects of group membership on the person, other than yourself?
- What is the quality of your interpersonal relationship with the group member?
- Does the person have a weak or strong bond with the family?
- Is there a stable family environment?
- Are you emotionally prepared for the possible ramifications of an intervention?
- Are you prepared for all possible outcomes of an intervention?
- Were there signs of mental illness, or adjustment problems before joining the group? Has this changed?
- Are there resources available if the member decides to sever their ties to the group?
