Self Recovery

The exercises in this workbook are based in proven-effective emotionally focused therapy (EFT)-an innovative approach for transforming the pain of addiction into a sense of love, community, and connection. Step by step, you'll build a solid foundation of self-compassion to help you heal from the underlying causes that drove you to self-medicate in the first place. Instead of trying to dull the pain at the core of your addiction, you'll discover how to develop a safety net of relationships to protect you.

This book is a compilation of stories from members of Nicotine Anonymous. It offers spiritual solutions to problems facing nicotine abstinence.

This book is a gentle reminder for anyone who is lost in life, experiencing difficulty in relationships, or looking for hope and trying to rediscover their self-worth. You can't understand the beauty and value of love unless your heart falls apart. No matter how hard life has been for you, no matter how tired you are, there's always a reason to live. Even a dead rose still smells great. And amid the shattered pieces of a broken heart, there's always some hope. It will help those who are trying to heal from things that they can't talk about.

Lisa has a bucket list full of exciting adventures with zero check marks next to them. Her anxiety and self-doubt are crying out for real solutions, not more booze. And her dream of becoming a published writer is fading away. She worries that her love of a good buzz will keep her stuck in this rut.

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

Are you tired of always saying yes when your heart says no? No Is a Complete Sentence is the empowering mini-guide every woman needs to reclaim her time, energy, and voice. Written by self-growth advocate Kami Carter, this transformative eBook speaks directly to the silent burnout of overgiving, overcommitting, and constantly trying to please everyone but yourself. With practical tools, journal prompts, and boundary-setting scripts, this guide walks you through: Why people-pleasing feels safer than speaking up How to recognize emotional triggers and reclaim your voice Simple ways to set ...

Imagine only seeing a single number. Everywhere you look, all you can see is eight. You can’t spell your name. You can only draw a circle. You can’t add two plus three. This was Nathalie Jacob’s life after an invasive brain surgery. Nathalie hadn’t realized anything was wrong. She held a high-level job as a marketing executive and was discussing beginning a family with her husband when the doctors gave her the bad news. She had an intraventricular meningioma. She would need brain surgery. In the aftermath of the operation, Nathalie experienced everything like a small child. She had ...

In We Are All Addicts, Dr. Stout offers spiritual solutions to the complex problems created by addiction. He focuses primarily on the idea of the soul and how this authentic voice has the ability to heal addictive cycles. The soul is pure consciousness untethered from human experience and Dr. Stout will demonstrate how to connect deeply to it through exercises, meditations, visualizations, and writing.

The Freedom Model for the Family is an approach for families dealing with a loved one who is struggling from addiction. It was written by the authors of The Freedom Model for Addictions and uses the same principles in a way that families can apply them. Addiction is not a disease, and it's definitely not a "family disease". Treating it like one has led us to the crisis we're seeing today. Treatment plays both sides of the fence. It labels addiction a disease, but then advises families to implement “tough love” and cut the substance user off. Can you imagine screaming at your son ...

When grief strikes, it can feel like your world has shattered. But what if the seeds of your greatest transformation lie within those broken pieces? In "GEMS of Healing", Grief Guide Brian Smith unveils a revolutionary approach to navigating loss. After the heart-wrenching death of his teenage daughter, Shayna, Brian embarked on a quest for healing. That process led him to uncover four powerful GEMS: Gratitude Exercise and Sleep Mindfulness Self-Care These aren't just feel-good platitudes—they're battle-tested strategies that saved Brian from the abyss of despair and propelled him toward ...

Need inspiration to silence your inner critic and recognize your worth? This empowering book offers daily affirmations to uplift and encourage black women. Each page features simple, yet powerful, affirmations to inspire self-love, confidence, resilience and inner strength. In Positive Affirmations to Inspire Self Healing for Black Women, readers will gain: A collection of over 300 positive, motivational affirmations specifically for black women Encouraging reminders to recognize their worth and beauty Inspiration to overcome self-doubt, embrace their power, and heal from trauma Boosted ...

In a world where misinformation and manipulation have become increasingly prevalent, the "Gaslighting Survival Guide" offers a comprehensive toolkit to help you recognize, counter, and overcome the effects of gaslighting in various aspects of life. Whether in personal relationships, political discourse, or matters of faith, this book equips you with the knowledge and strategies needed to maintain your mental clarity, self-confidence, and critical thinking skills. Book Highlights: Understanding Gaslighting: Delve into the psychology behind gaslighting and learn how it works to erode your ...

From the unique vantage point of the inner sanctum of a psychologist's office, listeners have a front row seat for the therapeutic process, witness the benefits of mind/body strategies, and gain insight from the experiences of others.

Where one journey ends, another begins. As the summer tourist season draws to a close in Windeport, Maine, Vasily Korsokovach is at a personal crossroads: unable to return to the career he’d barely begun in California, he unexpectedly finds himself resisting his best friend’s efforts to have him resume his old position in Windeport. Unsure if he even wants to be an investigator any longer, Vasily manages to nonetheless land himself in the middle of a case when he inadvertently discovers the body of a local developer at the bottom of a ditch not far from the local university. Sensing a ...

To be on the frontline of entrepreneurship, you must be bold and take risks. But the need to achieve can be as addictive as drugs, with serious side effects. It can make you feel isolated, uncertain, and trapped on an emotional roller-coaster ride full of euphoric highs and devastating lows. But there’s a way to get back onto solid ground. An accomplished entrepreneur and recovering gambling and drug addict, Michael Dash realized his gaming obsession and his drive to succeed were two sides of the same coin.

This "Stop Smoking" program was designed to assist the listener in gaining a positive association with fresh air and healthy habits and a negative association with smoking. It was also designed to assist the listener in gaining self-beliefs related to self-care, and channeling emotions into healthier activities.

This "Power Healing" program was designed to assist the listener in gaining a positive sense of self care, self-restoration, and getting into a self-healing state of mind. Please note, this script should be used in conjunction with, not as a substitute for proper medical care.

When faced with loss or trauma, the grief can oftentimes feel overwhelming. It can feel difficult, if not impossible, to focus your attention elsewhere. And yet, during hard times is the perfect time to look inward for support and practice self-care. Tuning in to your personal needs and taking the time to create a thoughtful self-care practice can make all the difference in moving forward in a healthy way. In Self-Care for Grief, you’ll find 100 self-care activities that are specifically designed to help you protect your mental health, even while grieving.

Addiction takes over one's life in a slow manner. You'll find yourself getting hooked on something before you know it. The worst part is, addiction can generate negative side effects such as depression, diseases and low self-esteem.

Self-esteem and codependency are both very much interlinked. If you have codependent tendencies then the chances are there are underlying issues with self-esteem. The good news is that both can be worked on to break the cycles in order to develop more meaningful and rewarding relationships in your life. Just because these patterns have repeated themselves in the past doesn't mean that it has to be this way forever. But having clear understanding and strategies in place in which to improve on moving forward are absolutely vital.