8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People
8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People

Author: Sonnee D. Weedn

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780983277620

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Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLCs) identified in 8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People are an under-utilized, but profoundly effective treatment for optimizing mental health and supporting recovery from most psychiatric issues, such as addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and trauma. Based on the exhaustive research of Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D. At the University of CA at Irvine, these TLCs described and amplified in this workbook serve as core curriculum for inpatient or outpatient programs, as well as individual use. Why "lifestyle changes?" Because research shows that Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, such as changing one's diet, getting regular exercise, relaxation, healthy recreation, time outdoors in nature, fostering supportive relationships, a spiritual practice and service to others, can be enormously beneficial for both mental and physical health and wellbeing. TLC's can help with addiction and reduce the risk of relapse. Of course, Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes are not the whole answer; no one thing is. However, they are a very valuable and proven modaity in recovery treatment. Dr. Weedn's 8 Ways Workbook brings TLC's to the recovering person through an easy to use, yet very effective means; a well thought out road map towards positive change that supports recovery on many levels.

8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery: Take-Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing (8 Keys to Mental Health)
8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery: Take-Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing (8 Keys to Mental Health)

Author: Babette Rothschild

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2010-01-04

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 039370663X

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Safe and effective principles and strategies for recovery from trauma. Trauma recovery is tricky; however, there are several key principles that can help make the process safe and effective. This book gives self help readers, therapy clients, and therapists alike the skills to understand and implement eight keys to successful trauma healing: mindful identification of what is helpful, recognizing survival, having the option to not remember, creating a supportive inner dialogue, forgiving not being able to stop the trauma, understanding and sharing shame, finding your own recovery pace; mobilizing your body, and helping others. This is not another book promoting a new method or type of treatment; rather, it is a necessary adjunct to self-help and professional recovery programs. After reading this book, readers will be able to recognize their own individual needs and evaluate whether those needs are being met. They will have the tools necessary to put themselves in the drivers seat, navigating their own safe road to recovery.

Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health
Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health

Author: Mike Slade

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1316839567

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This book brings together two bodies of knowledge - wellbeing and recovery. Wellbeing and 'positive' approaches are increasingly influencing many areas of society. Recovery in mental illness has a growing empirical evidence base. For the first time, overlaps and cross-fertilisation opportunities between the two bodies of knowledge are identified. International experts present innovations taking place within the mental health system, which include wellbeing-informed new therapies, e-health approaches and peer-led recovery communities. State-of-the-art applications of wellbeing to the wider community are also described, across education, employment, parenting and city planning. This book will be of interest to anyone connected with the mental health system, especially people using and working in services, and clinical and administrators leaders, and those interested in using research from the mental health system in the wider community.

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions
Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions

Author: Aaron T. Beck

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1462545203

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"This book can help you develop a spirited savvy in recovery-oriented cognitive therapy over the course of fifteen chapters, which we have organized into three parts: The first six chapters in Part I introduce you to recovery-oriented cognitive therapy, the basic model and how it works. Building on the basics, the five chapters in Part II extend understanding, strategy, and intervention to the challenges that have historically gotten the person stuck: negative symptoms, delusions, hallucinations, communication challenges, trauma, self-injury, aggressive behavior, and substance use. The final four chapters in Part III delve deeper into specific settings and applications - individual therapy, therapeutic milieu, group therapy, and families"--

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder WKBK (8 Keys to Mental Health)
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder WKBK (8 Keys to Mental Health)

Author: Carolyn Costin

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 0393711293

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Readers are walked through strategies by a therapist and her former patient. 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder was lauded as a "brave and hopeful book" as well as "remarkably readable." Now, the authors have returned with a companion workbook—offering all new assignments, strategies, and personal reflections to help those who suffer from an eating disorder heal their relationship to food and their bodies. Clients of Costin and Grabb consistently tell them that knowing they are both recovered is one of the most helpful aspects of their treatment. With this experience as a foundation, the authors bring together years of clinical expertise and invaluable personal testimony, from themselves and others, to the strategies in this book. Readers will get a glimpse of what it's like to be in therapy with either Carolyn or Gwen. Filled with tried and true practical exercises, goal sheets, food journal forms, clinical anecdotes and stories, readers are guided in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies while being encouraged to choose how they want to approach the material. This book is an important resource to anyone living with destructive or self-defeating eating behaviors.

Eight Step Recovery (new edition)
Eight Step Recovery (new edition)

Author: Valerie Mason-John

Publisher: Windhorse Publications

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1911407430

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This new edition includes a Foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn, how to run an Eight Step Recovery meeting, and how to teach a Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery programme, including teacher's notes and handouts.All of us can struggle with the tendency towards addiction, but for some it can destroy their lives. In our recovery from addiction, the Buddha's teachings offer an understanding of how the mind works, tools for helping a mind vulnerable to addiction and ways to overcome addictive behaviour, cultivating a calm mind without resentments.

You Can Heal Chronic Illness
You Can Heal Chronic Illness

Author: Frances Goodall

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-01-09

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781542459662

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Do you have a chronic illness and long for a clearly defined path to health? Have you explored many approaches to healing but are still suffering? "In this powerful synergy of body, mind, and spiritual practices, Frances offers a message of hope, connection, transformation and healing." Deborah Donndelinger - Author of Family Energetics This book describes 'The Lotus Process', an eight-step method for moving from chronic illness to health and happiness. This process developed from Frances' own healing journey and from over a decade supporting hundreds of clients to recover from chronic illness. It takes you on a journey through the steps that are often required to heal: Step 1: Acceptance and Surrender Step 2: Belief and Commitment Step 3: Self-Care and Inner Resources Step 4: Community and Support Step 5: Overcoming Blocks to Healing Step 6: Purpose and Authenticity Step 7: Healing your Past Step 8: Sustaining Health and Wholeness Given the right conditions, steady and miraculous health improvements are a reality. May The Lotus Process become a deep support in your recovery to greater health and happiness. Find out more at www.lotusprocess.com Frances Goodall has been a Wellness Coach for over many years having recovered from five years of CFS/ME in her early twenties. She has supported hundreds of people from around the world on a journey from illness to health, in one to one and group settings. She lives in Sheffield with her family. 'The Lotus Process' is a step-by-step guide to healing. Gaining health runs so much deeper than we realise and on a practical and emotional level this wonderful book is all the medicine you will need.'' Wendy Fry - Author of Mothers and Daughters: The guide to understanding and transforming the relationship with your mother.

Narratives of Recovery from Mental Illness
Narratives of Recovery from Mental Illness

Author: Mike Watts

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1317536339

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Narratives of Recovery from Mental Illness presents research that challenges the prevailing view that recovery from ‘mental illness’ must take place within the boundaries of traditional mental health services. While Watts and Higgins accept that medical treatment may be a vital start to some people’s recovery, they argue that mental health problems can also be resolved through everyday social interactions, and through peer and community support. Using a narrative approach, this book presents detailed recovery stories of 26 people who received various diagnoses of ‘mental illness’ and were involved in a mutual help group known as ‘GROW’. Drawing on an in-depth analysis of each story, chapters offer new understandings of the journey into mental distress and a progressive entrapment through a combination of events, feelings, thoughts and relationships. The book also discusses the process of ongoing personal liberation and healing which assists recovery, and suggests that friendship, social involvement, compassion, and nurturing processes of change all play key factors in improved mental well-being. This book provides an alternative way of looking at ‘mental illness’ and demonstrates many unexplored avenues and paths to recovery that need to be considered. As such, it will be of interest to researchers, academics and postgraduate students in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work and occupational therapy, as well as to service providers, policymakers and peer support organisations. The narratives of recovery within the book should also be a source of hope to people struggling with ‘mental illness’ and emotional distress

A Practical Guide to Recovery-Oriented Practice: Tools for Transforming Mental Health Care
A Practical Guide to Recovery-Oriented Practice: Tools for Transforming Mental Health Care

Author: Larry Davidson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0195304772

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This book takes the lofty vision of "recovery" and of a "life in the community" for every adult with a mental illness promised by the U.S. President's New Freedom Commission and shows the reader what is entailed in making this vision a practical reality for people with mental illnesses and their families.

Recover Your Health
Recover Your Health

Author: Dr. Jeremiah Joseph

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2012-05-09

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1452549737

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Based on cutting-edge medical breakthroughs, Recover Your Health combines four topics that can help you shed stubborn and unwanted pounds, dramatically increase your energy and vitality, protect you against cancer, and slow the aging process. If you answer yes to any of the following, something may be interfering with your body's ability to restore itself back to its normal state: Are you groggy in the morning or tired throughout the day? Are you exercising and eating well without losing weight? Do you have pain somewhere in your body that you are not getting relief from? Do you have a health condition that has not been helped with conventional medicine? Does your brain feel foggy with a lack of mental clarity? You are not alone. Highly acclaimed author and speaker Dr. Jeremiah Joseph unleashes his four remarkably easy-to-follow strategies that show you how you can feel confident and in control of your health again. Dr. Joseph reveals four things that everyone needs in order to restore their health, increase muscle and decrease fat, recover childlike energy, combat disease, and enhance memory. The body has an amazing ability to heal, repair, and regenerate itself from the day-to-day wear and tear, as long as nothing is interfering with this potential. The secret to unleashing these powers lies not in tricking the body with chemicals or surgery but finding the underlying cause and removing the interference. Remove chemical, physical, or emotional interferences, and the body can heal from just about any disease. In one section, Dr. Joseph shares five well-known and easy-to-acquire nutritional supplements that everyone on the planet must have in order to live and age harmoniously. Vibrant health, life extension, and an all-encompassing sense of well-being is well within our reach. Practical and easy to follow, Recover Your Health finally provides solutions to questions thousands and thousands of patients have been asking for.