The difficulty of having a complicated conversation concerning drug and alcohol abuse is well known. During counseling, client honesty can be questionable when spoken through the haze of addiction. The counseling participant’s view of their dependency may not match the reality of family and friends who suffer the adverse effects of a loved one’s addiction-induced behavior.

The My Life Ball method offers a toolkit of tactile keyword therapeutic balls. When used by a qualified counselor, the MLB Toolkit may facilitate the surfacing of root causes of substance abuse. A physical aid that prompts deep-seated thoughts and emotions may help develop an action plan leading to a renewed life of sobriety.