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Addiction can wreak havoc on relationships, destroying trust with family, friends, and colleagues. Substance use both causes these interpersonal problems and becomes a method of coping with them. Addictions expert Kelly Green has learned through working with thousands of clients that maintaining healthy relationships is key to the recovery process.
List of contents
Introduction
1. Getting Started
2. Understanding the Interplay between Relationships, Addiction, and Recovery Efforts
3. Identifying Barriers to Working on Relationships and Staying Motivated
4. Exploring the Unhealthy and Healthy Aspects of Your Relationships
5. Developing Your Communication Skills
6. Providing and Seeking Validation
7. Being Honest with Yourself and Others
8. Rebuilding Trust
9. Setting and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
10. Ending Relationships Appropriately
11. Building Emotional Intimacy
12. Monitoring Your Relationships and Relationship Skills
Resources
Index
About the author
Kelly E. Green, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where she has received awards for research and teaching excellence. Dr. Green is a recognized expert in evidence-based addiction treatment. She maintains a private practice with a particular focus on helping clients and their loved ones improve their relationships in the context of addiction recovery.
Summary
Addiction can wreak havoc on relationships, destroying trust with family, friends, and colleagues. Substance use both causes these interpersonal problems and becomes a method of coping with them. Addictions expert Kelly Green has learned through working with thousands of clients that maintaining healthy relationships is key to the recovery process.
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"One of the most important parts of recovery is reconnecting with other people. Drawing on many years of experience, Dr. Green helps you explore your emotions and assumptions about relationships, build healthy connections, and break free of toxic ones. The book is filled with sensitive and insightful exercises, information, and strategies. Everyone in recovery should take this workbook along on the journey!"--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of Changing for Good "This excellent workbook provides evidence-based tools and tips to help you recover relationships as part of your recovery journey. What I love most about this book is the flexibility to pursue a range of different goals and the challenging of many myths about addiction and the recovery process. Dr. Greens compassionate and caring approach is likely to help many people who are seeking to change."--Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Regents Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico "I isolated myself for a long time due to severe alcohol dependency--and this workbook shed light on relationship recovery skills that I hadnt even considered. The exercises in each chapter promote deep self-reflection and help you take action for personal growth. The chapter on emotional intimacy was the most useful information Ive read so far in my recovery journey. For anyone looking to create more meaningful relationships--both new and old--this workbook is for you."--J.W., Dallas, Texas-
