Finding Your Best Self: Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both

by Lisa M Najavits

Addiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. In this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery. Every chapter features inspiring words from people who have "been there," plus carefully designed reflection questions, exercises, and other practical tools. Learn how you

*Build coping skills so that the future is better than the past.
*Keep yourself safe and find support.
*Set your own goals and make a plan to achieve them at your own pace.
*Choose compassion over self-blame and shame.
*Move toward your best self--the person you want to be.

If you are a family member or friend seeking to support a loved one--or a helping professional--this book is also for you. Now in a convenient large-size format, the revised edition features added materials for professional and peer counselors. First edition Recovery from Trauma, Addiction, or Both.

Mental health professionals, see also the author's Seeking A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse, which presents an evidence-based treatment approach developed specifically for PTSD and substance abuse.

Genres: Addiction, Mental Health, Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

269 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2019

Reviews

[Victoria Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource.

[Rod]

remarkably insightful. Hits home with regard to a large spectrum of lived experience with trauma.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was not what I needed but it did have a lot of good resources.

[Ashley Connolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful resource for clients in recovery

[Sarah Chandler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative with some useful takeaways.