The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change

Family members and friends can play a positive role in helping a loved one with addiction by providing practical, effective, and evidence-based skills to understand the behavior, communicate without conflict, and cope and transform the situation. This comprehensive guide empowers them to be a crucial instrument of change, offering concrete ways to help daily and moving the family toward greater health and well-being together.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

When a loved one struggles with addiction, the entire family is deeply affected, experiencing emotional, financial, and physical toll. In the face of the widespread misuse of substances today, countless families are grappling with the devastating consequences of addiction. Research has revealed that family involvement in supporting a loved one struggling with addiction is a strong predictor of positive outcomes. So, how can you help your loved one overcome addiction and create a better life?

From the authors of Beyond Addiction, this healing workbook provides practical, effective, and evidence-based skills for family members who want to understand the driving forces behind their loved one's addictive behavior, learn how to discuss it without conflict, and gain the tools and strategies necessary to cope and transform the situation and their lives. This comprehensive guide empowers you to be a crucial instrument of change.

Through the authors' Invitation to Change approach, you will delve into:

Understanding the root causes of addiction and addressing them without condemnation.

Developing effective communication skills to discuss substance use without arguments.

Recognizing how your behavior impacts and influences your loved one's behavior.

Exploring the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in supporting your loved one.

Rewarding positive change and setting respectful boundaries.

Discouraging negative behavior through compassionate and constructive approaches.

Finding peace with your own complex feelings, including sorrow and anger.

Implementing practical daily ways to support and assist your loved one on their journey to recovery.

It's important to note that you don't have to resort to outdated strategies like "tough love" or wait for your loved one to reach rock bottom. By embracing the principles outlined in this workbook, you can create a supportive and compassionate environment that promotes healing and growth for everyone involved.

Remember, addiction is a complex issue that requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to seek help. By working together as a family, you can overcome addiction and build a stronger, healthier future for your loved one.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 252 x 202 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648480188