A friendly, first-ever guide to making the most of Twelve Step meetings.For millions of people around the world, attending Twelve Step meetings is essential to their recovery from addiction. Twelve S
Twenty-Four Hours a Day for Teens, HazeldenA‥s newest daily meditation book, was created to help young people navigate the peaks and valleys of developing an active spiritual life in recovery. As an
With more than half a million copies sold, Fat is a Family Affair is recognized as the benchmark text on family dynamics and eating disorders. Newly updated with current research, perspectives, and s
How Two Grieving Mothers Found Inspiration and Comfort There are few, if any, events in life as traumatic, heart-wrenching, and crushing as the death of a child. While nothing can mute the pain of s
The most complete history of A.A. ever written. Not-God contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of A.A.'s early figures. A fascinating, fast-moving, a
Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.R.L. Evans "One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tells us, but s
This is the story of a man whose discovery and vision have changed the lives of millions of people throughout the world. Robert Thomsen's biography takes readers through the events of Bill W.'s life,
In the spiritual successor to the best-selling Touchstones, the author continues to explore masculinity and sobriety. Now well beyond recovery’s trailhead, we confront life itself: it isn’
Are you sabotaging your own recovery?To grow in recovery, we must grow up emotionally. This means getting honest with ourselves and facing up to the self-defeating thoughts and actions that put our s
This step-by-step guide helps those new to recovery start building the foundation for a lifetime of sobriety. The workbook makes the powerful, healing concepts of Steps One through Five come alive th
The tradition and wisdom associated with the Twelve Step AA program has been captured in this comprehensive guide. Practical suggestions for staying sober; summaries of AA principles, concepts, and s
Research proves that belonging to a Twelve Step fellowship group increases the chances of long-term recovery from addictions and is also helpful with treating mental health disorders. Twelve Step Faci
Statistically, the gay male population has a higher rate of substance abuse issues when compared to the general public. This definitive book offers in-depth intervention and treatment information spec
Recovery is not a man's world, and yet to a woman it can sometimes seem that way. Geared specifically to that woman, this book brings a feminine perspective to the Twelve Step program, searching out t
When we think of soldiers reuniting with families after a tour of duty, we imagine them about to embark on a joyous, hopeful future, finally free of the horrors of combat. But, in reality, an estimat
Nearly 30 percent of Americans suffer from a mental health disorder. For those diagnosed with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or any number of othe
Approximately 10 million people in the United States have a substance-related disorder and at least one other mental illness. Those who are dealing with a combination of these disorders are met with
In A Man's Way through the Twelve Steps, author Dan Griffin uses interviews with men in various stages of recovery, excerpts from relevant Twelve Step literature, and his own experience to offer the
Many of us dream of witnessing a real miracle, an awe-inspiring divine intervention that changes the course of our lives and heightens our belief in a personal and loving God. Yet, we are often so fi
Spanish language translation of A Day at a Time. A Day at a Time workings are based on the spiritual foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous. These daily reflections and prayers offer inspiration, comfort,
The top-selling book on intervention, Love First has helped tens of thousands of families, friends, and professionals create a loving and effective plan for helping those who suffer from addiction. D
The ultimate goal of those with a mental disorder and the people who love them is balance: emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral. Yet, living with and responding to a mentally ill person often
The nature of addiction as a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual disease requires a high standard of ethical knowledge and professional skill. This groundbreaking, reader-friendly guide
Grounded in both addiction science and Twelve Step spirituality, A New Day, A New Life--a guided journal and video--is designed to serve as a steadfast companion for those facing the challenges and j
How Free Do You Want to Be?Recovery Transforms LivesIf you are a woman who has found the courage to start down the road of recovery, know that you are never alone. Others have walked before you and h
Today's top addiction consultants guide families devastated by a loved one's addiction.As countless families can attest, addiction is a disease that destroys families, not just individuals. Secrecy,
The revealing story of one man's struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and his hard-won recoveryNagging doubt: It's a part of everyday life. Who hasn't doubled back to check on a door o
Millions of people put their faith in the Twelve Steps every day. As a treatment provider, however, you need more than faith: you need proof to show accountability. The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbo
Honest, gentle advice for those who have survived an unspeakable loss—the suicide of a loved one.Transforming suffering into strength, misconceptions into understanding, and shame into dignity,
Here is a fearless guide for developing self-esteem the old-fashioned way... by earning it.In this age of instant gratification, extreme makeovers, and fleeting success, Francine Ward offers a decide
A firsthand look at what it means—and what it takes—for young addicts to get clean and stay clean "To suddenly think, ‘Hey, wait a minute, I’m 21. I just got sober. I can’t drink like all my friends e
How do you get a client to move from precontemplation to contemplation? Motivational interviewing is a client-centered counseling style that elicits behavior change by helping clients explore and reso
Offering a reflection, prayer, and action for each day of the year, God Grant Me. . . serves as a steady spiritual companion for individuals making their way along the often-tumultuous recovery journe
The little-known life of Marty Mann rivals a Masterpiece Theatre drama. She was born into a life of wealth and privilege, sank to the lowest depths of poverty and despair, then rose to inspire thousa
Why is it that newfound sobriety, with its hard-won joys and accomplishments, can be such a lonely and unsatisfying experience for many women? The answer, according to pioneering therapist Stephanie
A second edition (with 44 new prayers) of the best-selling book of prayers and inspirations for those seeking just the right words for conversing with their Higher Power or for expressing their inner
As a 328-pound woman, Debbie Danowski was on her way to an early death when she entered a treatment center for food addiction 14 years ago. During the six-week stay, she was required to keep a daily
I Want My Life Back is not a pretty story- but it's beautifully told and absolutely compelling. The book's cover features a portrait of author Steve Hamilton. You'd guess his age to be somewhere in h
Witnessing the addiction of a family member or loved one is a heart-rending experience. But hope can prevail, as shown in this compelling new book. Here, the gripping stories of fathers, mothers, son
