A must for any recovering person
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A must for any recovering person. By one of the best writers/councellors in the field or relapse prevention. Terence T. Gorski
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Great recovery book to go along with anyone living the 12 steps in their life.
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Being in recovery myself, I found this book to be extremely helpful in many ways.  Not everyone benefits by the 12 step program, although I have.  However, I'm always interested in seeing how others manage their disease and how I may benefit from their path to healing.  I found many tips that I plan to apply to my own life and share with others.
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If you're in recovery, you need this book.  It may not make sense to you the first time you read it.  My experience has been over time it has made extraordinary sense as I've read it over the years.  Highly recommended.
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It's refreshing to read a book written by someone who actually lives what he says.  This man is the real deal.  I have encountered those who want your recovery to be a mirrored image of theirs.  Jack states we are in charge and have power over our own recovery.  Having never head those words before, I really found a connection here.  I recommend this book to anyone in recovery to read along with the Big Book but not instead of.  It's a great guide. I wish I had it years ago.

Thanks Jack.
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There are many different modalities for treatment and recovery from eating disorders.  As a recovered therapist myself, I know that my personal experience can be invaluable in treating eating disorders.  Carolyn and Gwen share their experience in a graceful way that allows others into their personal experience and how it has led to their healing of others.  An important point is that, in order to recover, one must have contact with someone who has recovered from an eating disorder, whether it is a therapist, mentor or friend.

I had the honor of working at Monte Nido and learning these principals and some of these assignments in this book.  This book is written so that someone struggling with an eating disorder can use it as a source of hope and also work through the assignments.  The action phase of recovery is key and the writing assignments are thought provoking and can be life changing.

I have been using this book and the assignments with clients and in groups and it has proven to be extremely eye opening to clients and gives us a lot of material to work on in further groups and sessions.  It forces them to look at the eating disorder, its meaning and purpose in a different way and challenges long-standing core beliefs.

This book instills hope and shatters the belief that one cannot be recovered.  Carolyn and Gwenn share what recovered really means and sheds light on the path to get there.

Carolyn and Gwen ~ Thank you for your wisdom, hope, honesty and courage.
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As an individual in long term recovery and what that means for me is that I have not used a drink or drug recreationally since March of 1986, I recommend this book.  My recovery began in 12step programs and I am grateful for their existence.  As my understanding/sobriety increased, I was drawn to "Buddhism" particularly Zen.  Noah has generously articulated much of what my experience has been in recovery and while as one reviewer pointed out empirical evidence is lacking, what he has written resonates. The language and process in his book is practical and easy to follow, without some of the magical thinking found in some programs.  I plan to host a meeting.
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After purchasing this book I was privileged to personally attend and meet the author at a session.
Thank you for this valuable tool for family members of a loved one recovering or in need of recovery.
I believe this book will be a blessing to many.
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The bible for anyone who loves someone with addiction- and I don't take that lightly. This book saved my life and the life of my husband. It is recommended throughout numerous rehabilitation programs and definitely changed my life. Everyone needs this book, really, codependence is such a misunderstood subject that can make us so physically and emotional ill. I had no idea. If you are heartsick because of the choices of other people, please buy this book and begin your own healing.
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I highly recommend this book for anyone who is struggling with addiction, in recovery or works with people in recovery. This book takes a fresh look at recovery and is a much needed adjunct to a 12-step recovery program. Matesa breaks the book down into five components: Recovery and Exercise, Appetite and Food, Sleep, Pleasure and Sexuality, and Meditation and Awareness. What is included in this book is what is often missing in the traditional models of recovery, the importance of nutrition and exercise. The ability to stay sober and the quality of recovery is clearly enhanced when incorporating all these components into your life. Rehab centers would go a long way by incorporating quality nutrition and exercise into their programs. Matesa backs her assertions up with amusing personal stories and stories of others with statistical data. Her writing is top notch and compelling. In addiction, we trash our body, and by implementing the self-care outlined in her book, we will be well on our way to a healthy, full and well-rounded recovery.
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This is the single most helpful book I have read regarding recovery from rape.  He knows the subject extremely well and his experience is strong and  you feel secure following his instructions, exercises and which allows you to change.  The survivor stories show how to break the bad thought patterns which enable the reader to see how the healing comes about to change from a victim to a survivor.  This book should be read by every mental health person who might aid a rape victim.
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Would that Bliss Johns' excellent Recovery & Renewal were in print when I enduring a similar ordeal myself, tortured by symptoms and a fear so strong it made daily life all but unbearable for a certain period of time. Here, then, is a calming, authoritative, and ultimately hope-giving resource, written in an accessible way and with plenty of key recovery and healing tips, for those of us who've been or are in these dire straits, as presented by a survivor with an encyclopedic knowledge of the withdrawal syndrome. The biggest challenge when withdrawing from psych meds, in particular benzodiazepines, is often the fear, not to mention the not-uncommon message from psychiatric "caregivers" that what one is experiencing is an anomaly if not some sort of underlying disease-state. However, with convincing first-person history and knowledge culled from other survivor stories and research, Johns does two very important things: She outlines the syndrome (and its myriad symptoms) so that we know we're not alone; and she offers the most essential hope of all, which is that you can manage your fear and other symptoms while in withdrawal and that the darkness will, given time, subside. An essential guide to navigating the benzo-withdrawal experience, for sufferers, family, friends, and caregivers alike. Thank you, Bliss! Within these pages lies an incredible message of hope.
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What an amazing book and program.  A must for anyone dealing with an option addiction friend or family member.  Written in easily understood layman' terms, this book gives you a process for trying to help someone into recovery.  I feel so strongly that by following what this book taught me, I helped open the door so my niece just reached 65 days clean.  A medically proven record of over 60% success over last 20 years. Thank you Jeffrey Foote.
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This is my first read thru of Hopeful Healing. I need to read the book again. There is a lot of information. I'am a recover drug addict and child of alcoholism. There's a lot of antidote's that I remember when I was in rehab. It is a great book to help you guide through recovery at any time. I recommend Hopeful Healing to those who want to recover.
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This book helped me a lot - the author explains things simply and tells stories of patients (and herself) that we can all relate to in some way. There were more than a few moments in this book that I smiled and thought, "Wow, I've been there. Maybe there is hope for me too."

I won't say this is the first and last book you should read throughout recovery. I have read several other books, and continue to read books that I find helpful.

I've actually read this book through twice, and go back to it often to rework exercises. I'd recommend it to anyone recovering from an eating disorder.
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Recovery is a hard proces for anyone dealing with any type of recovery.  If you know someone going through recovery or you are currently in recovery yourself, you should pick up this book.  Tuchy Palmieri creates Off The Wall Contrarian Quotes For People In Recovery based on the AA 12 step program.  I also think this book is great for anyone who needs a little self help, and who doesn't?  His quotes are enlightening and cause refelction and thought.  There are religious aspects, but the book isn't overly religious or "preachy" in any way.  I found this book offers hope.  Hope is somethjing everyone needs more of. No need to readt his book all at once, in fact, take a few quotes and thinko f them before moving on.  This a well written, helpful book written by an author who I have come to trust and enjoy for helpful insight.
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This book is a highly useful tool for anyone wanting to deepen their recovery.  The book uses many wonderful, thoughtful exercises to help guide the reader towards a deeper understanding of themselves and to focus their perspective on what recovery means to them and how to achieve it.  It is both process and goal oriented making it a very useful and accessible resource.