THE GIFT OF RECOVERY

¦ Mindfulness is an effective treatment for the issues that lie at
the root of addiction. This workbook incorporates related skills
from proven-effective therapies, including emotion regulation,
distress tolerance, and defusion.
¦ Williams and Kraft, authors of The Mindfulness Workbook for
Addiction (ISBN: 978-1608823406), are psychologists in the Veterans
Health Administration, where addiction issues are all-too-common.

For readers struggling with addiction, deciding to get help is the first step toward recovery. But addiction recovery doesn't happen all at once—it's something that must be worked for, every day. When things are going well, people may not be tempted to give in to their cravings. But when life is stressful, they'll need strategies to help them cope.

Written by the authors of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction, this on-the-go mindfulness guide offers fifty-two powerful and effective meditations to help readers manage the stress, depression, and strong emotions that can get in the way of a full and lasting recovery. They'll also find skills based in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help them stay grounded, as well as links to online resources.

Deciding to overcome an addiction is hard and sometimes lonely—but it is truly an act of courage. The Gift of Recovery will help guide readers as they continue making courageous steps toward peace, joy, and fulfillment.

Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the Wellness and Vocational Enrichment Clinic director of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. She is associate clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, an adjunct faculty member at the University
of San Diego, and coauthor of Couple Therapy for Alcoholism. Julie S. Kraft, MA, LMFT, has provided counseling at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, and psychotherapy in community settings. She treats clients struggling with both addiction and mental health concerns at Sharp HealthCare. Both
Williams and Kraft reside in San Diego, CA.