i read up on the model when lbl posted about it. they do not believe that hitting bottom is necessary. rather they espouse that young people evolve and mature and as they do they make better choices. okaaay.
they advocate that families stay in the mix with loving support. okaaay.
my own response was a mixture of:
--ok. that sounnnds good.
--mild disgust. as in. talk is cheap.
--anger. they sell this 
i believe every single one of us has tried to stay in the game with loving support. it enrages me that so called professionals guilt trip and strong arm loving parents as a means of witholding real support and resources.
