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Drew Emma - The Whole Person Recovery Handbook - Paperback

Drew Emma - The Whole Person Recovery Handbook - Paperback

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Binding: Paperback
Description: Pioneering book on empowered recovery encouraging addicts to take an active part in their recovery. " It is acceptance of one's own ordinariness and regular human dimensions that seems to be a key resource in recovery from the affliction of addiction." The idea of recovery is that people learn to live with the past and with their imperfections and find positive steps forward that work for them. Whole Person Recovery (WPR) aims to co - design treatment with the addict build 'recovery capital' and maximise chances of success by supporting the addict to take control of their recovery. This joint process has been shown to be more effective than traditional approaches to treatment - and is fast influencing and overtaking such approaches. At the heart of the process is self - acceptance safe space trust learning human warmth and kindness. Topics include; Substance abuse disorder and addictive behaviour disorder Related mental health problems such as severe depression Traditional recovery methods eg 12 - step programmes The importance of person - centred counselling The baggage: finding ways to manage past feelings and experiences Breaking routines: developing skills and capabilities for the future Treatment: formal and informal services and support Making a plan: formal and informal coping strategies The rest of my life: getting well and staying well.
Title: The Whole Person Recovery Handbook
Author(s): Drew Emma
Publisher: John Murray Press
Barcode: 9781847093240
Pages: 120 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 8/20/2015
Category: Popular Psychology
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