Past Dependancy: How Science and Kindness Assist Individuals Change
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The groundbreaking technique that upends present therapy fashions and “affords collective hope to households of substance abusers” (Kirkus Opinions), serving to family members conquer dependancy and compulsion issues by way of optimistic reinforcement and kindness—from the leaders in progressive dependancy therapy within the US.
Past Dependancy goes past the theatrics of interventions and difficult love to indicate household and pals how they’ll use kindness, optimistic reinforcement, and motivational and behavioral methods to assist somebody change. Drawing on forty collective years of analysis and a long time of medical expertise, the authors current the most effective sensible recommendation science has to supply.
Delivered with heat, optimism, and humor, Past Dependancy defines a brand new, empowered function for family and friends and a paradigm shift for the sector. This new method is just not solely much less daunting for each the substance abuser and his household, however is more practical as properly. Discover ways to use the transformative energy of relationships for optimistic change, guided by workouts and examples. Apply what actually works in remedy and in on a regular basis life, and uncover many various therapy choices together with ideas for navigating the system. And have hope: this information is a life raft for fogeys, household, and pals—providing “reminders that though nobody could make one other particular person change, there may be a lot that may be carried out to make change appear interesting and potential” (Publishers Weekly).
Writer : Scribner; Reprint version (December 30, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 1476709483
ISBN-13 : 978-1476709482
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.38 inches
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Pamela Brinker, author of âConscious Braveryâ –
A conscious, empathetic approach that actually helps
This conscious, compassionate and hopeful approach actually works. It provides specifics, guidelines and hope to loved ones and it honors and respects all who struggle: those of us who want to help, and those we care about who need support. All our loved ones who struggle in the wilderness with substance use and mental health challenges need us to partner with them, not judge them or give ultimatums. They need our conscious conversations and our openhearted endurance, not anger & lecturing. The more I listen, the safer they feel. There are varying reasons underlying their substance use that they are still trying to understand. I have found that the more I seek to truly understand them, and ask them openended questions, the better our relationships are. This book taught me that I choose what I will and wonât do with radical self-care as another foundation. This keeps me flexible and builds my resiliency to walk alongside them. I will never give up on them, and hope they never give up on themselves. Iâve been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, am an author and workshop leader. I have two young adult sons who are in recovery in their own unique ways. So much of the well-intended âsupportâ both my clients and I have received elsewhere was tragically dangerous for my sons and me. Inviting their changes instead, I respect their paths and timing. Beyond Addiction is a must-read for anyone searching for their own answers and techniques that relieve anxiety and help us out of despair. This book teaches tools for the neuroplasticity we want which comes with being able to find clarity amidst confusion, adapting to tough situations with grace and strength. Beyond Addiction and the Workbook for Family & Friends (by Foote, Carpenter & Wilkens) are foundations for my now more aware perspectives, compassionate listening, and consciously braver responses. These two resources are must-reads for loved ones and treatment teams! Itâs time to break stigmas and enable change with science-based newer approaches like this.
Deanokat –
A Fascinating New Book on Addiction and Treatment
As the father of an addict in recovery, I have read dozens of books on addiction, treatment, and self-help. Believe me when I say that this book is unlike any of the others I’ve read. Written by people at the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), Beyond Addiction is a truly unique guide for families who are dealing with a loved one’s substance use issue.This book is not another “old school” book on addiction that tells families they have to force their loved one into rehab and totally detach from them. It’s not another “tough love” book. Instead it teaches you how you can play an active, important role in affecting change in your loved one. Yes, you can actually *help* your loved one get better by using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training): “a scientifically supported, evidence-based, clinically proven approach to helping families of substance abusers.” According to the book, “CRAFT has three goals: 1.) to teach you skills to take care of yourself; 2.) to teach you skills you can use to help your loved one change; and 3.) to reduce substance use, period, whether your loved one gets formal treatment or not.”I won’t lie to you. Some of the strategies in Beyond Addiction may come as a shock to you if you’re used to reading and hearing about the old school approaches to addiction, which frequently tell us that we are helpless when it comes to assisting a loved one. The book’s subtitle itself–“How Science and Kindness Help People Change”–should give you a clue that this book is very different. Using kindness to help a substance user change? Seriously?? Yes! And the authors explain the concept very thoroughly.Beyond Addiction actually teaches family members and friends how to become empowered and make a huge difference in a substance user’s life, using an actual plan. The book is broken down into four parts: What to Know; How to Cope; How to Help; and Live Your Life. You can choose to read the book in order or skip around, depending on what parts you think are most important to you at any given time. There are also interesting sidebars entitled “Good News” and “What’s Hard About This.” (I especially appreciated the “What’s Hard About This” explanations, which are very clear, concise, and informative.)This positive, science-based guide to helping a loved one was fascinating to me. It was incredibly refreshing to read an optimistic and compassionate approach to addiction treatment. (Note: CRAFT can also be used to motivate and reinforce change in other behaviors, too.) I wish this book was around a few years ago when my wife and I were first dealing with our son’s addiction. It would’ve been fabulous to have been able to try the plan detailed in Beyond Addiction. I’m sure a lot of the verbal battles we had with our son back then could have been avoided.If you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction or other compulsive behaviors, I highly recommend picking this book up. As it says on the inside flap, “This guide is designed not only to help someone change, but to help someone *want* to change.” It’s also full of hope, and that’s a wonderful thing.
B. Christian –
Excellent MUST read for anyone who has loved ones dealing with addiction!
I cannot tell you how much this book has helped me in my relationship with a loved one who struggles with alcoholism. I was at my wits end, but this book has given me information, tools and strategy that is paying off big time! Combined with Amber from Put the Shovel Down YouTube channel and the Thrive! FB group, my relationship has drastically improved and I am so thankful! He is on his way to healing and a path to recovery now that I got out of the way and have the ability to understand how to interact (or not) better on my end. This goes so much more beyond Alanon methods and takes being a real human being into account. Thank you!!
Luke Galloway –
helpful
Extremely helpful content. The reading is somewhat disorganized and long winded at times. The constant switching between pronouns can be distracting.
Trinity –
beautiful book
I am so grateful I read this book. My dearly beloved family member, abuser/user of several legal and illegal substances was quite ill and I spent nearly a year caring for her after a bad accident. She did not survive. I have attended Ala-non for years but with this book, I was able to be so much more patient, kind and accepting than my natural inclinations would allow. She never slowed down with her use, but she was more comfortable, quit hiding stuff as much, we had some deep enlightening conversations. I am so grateful my memories are pleasant, I don’t have (much) shame and anger mixed with my grief and maybe her final months were a little easier.
Jay Walker of Kelowna –
This has to be my 20-25th non fiction book read on addiction over the past 18 months, in a search to see how I could influence my heroin-addicted step-daughter.This book is BY FAR the best of the lot, and if you want results, using the methods in this book offers you your best shot. I cannot recommend it highly enough, whether your waiting for “something” to happen, or your loved one is in rehab, or replace, BUY this book, DO the exercises, GIVE LIFE to the strategies therein.I only wish this had been my first book, and not so deep into my journey.
Nandita –
This book is a true ‘lifesaver’ for families. The approach to handling addiction within the family is so innovative and humanistic. There is excellent information about the science of motivation and change, as well as clear steps to help your loved one, which are easy to follow. Any professional who works in the field of addiction should read it too.
PAULINA CUEVAS –
El libro es muy bueno y srncillo de leer y entender. Da muy buenas pautas y consejos que me han ayudado.
S. Loftus –
The idea behind this book is to find a new way to get on with your little addict. The approach goes a good way to reducing tension and enhancing cooperation, but kindness is hard to live with if your loved one is out of control. It’s worth a try though, for your own sake as well as theirs.
Nelson F. –
Finally, a book that takes into account what really happens with addiction and effective methods for helping. AA and Al-Anon have helped many but have also alienated many more. Recent research proves that there are better methods to tackle addiction than family’s ‘detachment’ or the acceptance that we are powerless… because we can be more powerful and have more impact than previously thought. Intelligent, strategic ‘kindness’ is more effective than pop science or outdated mainstream approaches.