Detachment and Enablingcombines two classic, user-friendlytexts designed for loved ones of addicts and alcoholics.After you have done all you can to help a chemically dependent person and
For family members of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), home life is routinely unpredictable and frequently unbearable. Extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and suicidal tendenc
Each year, hundreds of men and women cross the threshold of the Wolfe Street Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Many of them attend the 'Hour of Power,' a weekly Sunday morning meeting focused on heigh
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
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
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
"Where the hell am I? How did I get here?"Beginning at the age of 12, Jennifer Storm asked herself these questions many times after waking from alcohol-induced blackouts. During her teens and e
For many teens today, the carefree days of youth are anything but happy-go-lucky. From alcohol and other drug use to relationship issues and sex to depression and eating disorders, teens are confronte
As Internet usage has exploded in recent years, so has the prevalence of compulsive online sexual behavior--a problem first addressed five years ago by Patrick Carnes and coauthors of the breakthroug
Solid relationship advice for couples in recovery - delivered with a light touch. Identifying relationship challenges specific to couples in recovery, and offering advice rooted in recovery principle
Melody Beattie's Gratitude is an antidote to today's harried lifestyle. Beautifully illustrated and ideal for gift-giving, Gratitude encourages readers to reconnect with what's truly important in lif
Serenity seems unattainable in the midst of everyday annoyances and downright impossible in the face of serious life challenges. But serenity is available to everyone, promises Karen Casey. In her ne
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
"Any lawyer or judge struggling with addiction, depression, and other problems-or assisting those who are-must read the wise and instructive book." Judge Carl Horn, author of Fourth Circuit Criminal H
A close and revealing look at the inner workings of people obsessed with their partners to the point of destroying the relationship on which they have come to depend.Some men and women attach themsel
The 20th Anniversary edition of Codependent No More commemorates the ground-breaking message that taking care of one's self is a radical act of healing and transformation.
A first-ever how-to book to help abusive men change their behavior by changing their thinking.Domestic abuse is the leading cause of injury to American women between the ages of 15 and 44. Women's sh
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
A daily source of affirmation and action for men in recovery from addiction"The Serenity Prayer speaks of the wisdom to know the difference. Having this power to discern between what we must acc
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
As the only "clean and sober dating" book on the market, Easy Does It Dating Guide offers a frank yet lighthearted view of what "normal" dating looks like. Sometimes humorous, always honest, this gui
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
Borderline Personality Disorder. "What the hell was that?" raged Rachel Reiland when she read the diagnosis written in her medical chart. As the 29-year old accountant, wife, and mother of young chil
Americans, it seems, have a history of self-medicating for pain. The high profile and increasingly widespread cases of prescription pain medication abuse that we're seeing today serve as the latest c
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
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
Available Late October 2003. Alcohol use, drug use, and addiction are challenging topics for parents to discuss with children. These subjects are even more complex, and more urgent, for recovering
With Destination Joy, best-loved author Earnie Larsen provides friendly and expert roadside assistance to weary travelers on recovery's path. Whether you've hit an obstacle in your recovery from addic
What gets in the way of serenity? For most people, the answer is life--those everyday distractions, obligations, and frustrations that cause chaos and clutter. In her new week- by-week guidebook, bes
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
Fear, shame, anger, self-doubt. Helping people "let go" of self-destructive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors has been the life work of acclaimed author Melody Beattie. For more than a decade, millio
Tending our relationships is our highest calling as human beings, says Karen Casey. All of our relationshipsA‥with loved ones, coworkers, neighbors, and even strangersA‥provide opportunities for us t
