In 'Codependent No More,' Melody Beattie provides a compassionate and insightful look into codependency, the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another. The book helps readers understand that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins. With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, it offers a clear and achievable path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness. The book is particularly relevant for those who have lost sight of their own lives while tending to a loved one’s self-destructive behavior[1][3][5].
In 'The Language of Letting Go', Melody Beattie provides daily meditations and reflections to help readers overcome codependency and find inner peace. The book emphasizes self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing acceptance and surrender. It serves as a valuable guide for individuals seeking a path to recovery from codependent behaviors.
Healing the Addicted Brain offers a science-based approach to addiction recovery, combining behavioral treatments with the latest research on brain function. It provides tools to combat triggers, manage emotions, and maintain long-term recovery, viewing addiction as a treatable medical condition rather than a moral failing.
"Addiction doesn't have to be a bummer!," quoth addictionologist Erin Parisi, who has some uplifting and hopeful tales from her professional life. But content warning: it's definitely not a day in the park. Tune in for some info on alcohol dependence, smoking, opiates, behavioral addictions, how addiction can futz with your reward systems, some sobering statistics, what we can learn from rat parties, how childhood experiences can set the stage for substance dependence later, how many people are in recovery, what to do if a friend or loved one seems to have a problem, how to tell if you might have a problem, enjoying your grandpa's casserole, cuddling babies and more.
Erin Parisi's website: www.erincanhelp.com
To find publicly-funded treatment centers in your state, call 1-800-622-HELP or go to www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
For sliding scale therapy, look into openpathcollective.org
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