Finding Your Best Self - Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Addiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. In this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery. Every chapter features inspiring words from people who have "been there," plus carefully designed reflection questions, exercises, and other practical tools. Learn how you can: *Build coping skills so that the future is better than the past. *Keep yourself safe and find support. *Set your own goals and make a plan to achieve them at your own pace. *Choose compassion over self-blame and shame. *Move toward your best self--the person you want to be. If you are a family member or friend seeking to support a loved one--or a helping professional--this book is also for you. Now in a convenient large-size format, the revised edition features added materials for professional and peer counselors. First edition title: Recovery from Trauma, Addiction, or Both. Mental health professionals, see also the author's Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse, which presents an evidence-based treatment approach developed specifically for PTSD and substance abuse.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2019
Authors:	Lisa M. Najavits
Dimensions:	206 x 267 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	268
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4625-3989-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Counselling Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Trauma & shock Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > Addiction & therapy Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse
LSN:	1-4625-3989-0
Barcode:	9781462539895

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