The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger That Trigger Addictive Behaviors

by Rebecca E. Williams

Break the addiction cycle once and for all with this powerful and compassionate workbook—now fully revised and updated! If you struggle with addiction, know that you are not alone. Addictive behaviors are often the result of loss—the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or even the end of a romantic relationship. If you’re like many others, you may have turned to drugs, alcohol, or other troubling behaviors to avoid the pain of loss. But this only delays the healing process, and can ultimately lead to a destructive cycle that leaves you feeling trapped. So, how can you break free? This second edition of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction will help you identify the root of your addictive behaviors while providing healthy coping strategies to deal with the stress, anxiety, and depression that can come from experiencing a loss. With these powerful mindfulness exercises and lifestyle tips, you will be able to replace addictive behaviors with healthy behaviors to begin healing. This workbook will help   No matter the loss, the mindfulness skills in this workbook will allow you to process your grief and replace your addiction with healthy coping behaviors.

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

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ellie C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thoughtful and user-friendly workbook for those experiencing loss and disharmony in their lives. I think it would best be used in conjunction with working with a therapist or social worker--some of the revelations that could come up would be good to unpack with support.

This book offers useful exercises and questions for improving the life of people not struggling with addictions as well. Highly recommended.

[R. Willams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this book is catching on as a great resource for therapists working in addictions. It's used in classes, groups, and recently in the prison system to help folks in recovery. One of the things I hear often is that it is so easy to read and use, which is a pleasant change for a book on addictions. If you know someone who is struggling with addiction, this book may be helpful.

[Lesli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even for those who may not believe they need help

I picked up this book to deal with grief and anxiety leading me to my addictions. It is a lot of work, but if you put in the time and effort, you will learn quite a bit about yourself and how you want to change.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource for persons dealing with addiction or for treatment professionals to use in group or individual therapy.

[kent smalley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great workbook

We use this text as a guidebook and workbook for many of our patients. It is great workbook to start recovery work.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second edition of the Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction reads easily! I am so excited to have a workbook that provides activities as well as helpful guidelines for therapist. The book focuses on values, mindfulness addiction, behaviors addictions and all with worksheets. Its a professional great addition to my library helping clients working through this and I would highly recommend it to all individuals who are working on a healthier happier life as well as organizations and professionals! Highly recommend
A must read & have!

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful resource for anyone dealing with self destructive behaviors as a result of stress or loss or life struggles. Great case studies and worksheets. Co- written by Julie Kraft. Just won second award.

[Jimmy · Rating 1 out of 5]

It seems that the author is trying to coerce mindfulness on treatment of addiction with some ambiguous terms without any explanation, reasoning or proof. In terms of mindfulness techniques, there is nothing new.

Rubbish.

[Hamza Hamza · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book appears to be structured quite effectively and could prove beneficial for newcomers to the topic. Nevertheless, l wouldn't recommend it to professionals or those already well-versed in the subject matter

[Gabriel Richter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably one of the most thought provoking books I’ve read. Challenges you to think and make changes to your everyday life. Helped me come out of my shell and experience things in a different light

[Sarbook · Rating 4 out of 5]

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