Rewired

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Author: Erica SpiegelmanTitle: RewiredBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 144Release Date: 2015-04-28Details: A counselor at one of the most innovative and renowned drug and alcohol treatment centers in the world introduces an empowering approach to addiction recovery that addresses the whole self-mind, body, and spiritThis "useful and practical perspective on what you can do to recover from [addiction]" can replace or supplement 12-step programs-at any stage in your recovery (Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery)Rewiredis a new, breakthrough approach to fighting addiction and self-damaging behavior by acknowledging our personal power to bring ourselves back from the brink. Centered on the concept of self-actualization, Rewired will guide you towards not only physical sobriety, but a mental, emotional, and spiritual sobriety by learning to identify key principles within yourself, including authenticity, honesty, gratitude, and understanding a need for solitude.Rewired addresses the whole self; just as addiction affects every part of one's life, so too must its treatment. By helping us to build a healthy space to support our own recovery, we can rewrite the negative behaviors that result in addiction. Usable in conjunction with or in place of 12-step programs,Rewired allows for a more holistic approach, helping to create a personalized treatment plan that is right for you.Each section in Rewired includes:o Personal anecdotes from the author's own struggles with alcoholism and addictiono Inspiring true success stories of patients overcoming their addictionso Questions to engage you into finding what is missing from your recoveryo Positive affirmations and intentions to guide and motivateWith all the variables, both physical and emotional, that play into overcoming addiction, Rewiredenables us to stay strong and positive as we progress on the path to recovery. Rewired teaches patience and compassion, the two cornerstones of a new, humanist approach to curing addiction. Remember, addicts are not broken people that need to be fixed-they just have a few crossed wires.EAN: 9781578265657Package Dimensions: Height: 9.03 Inches, Length: 6.03 Inches, Weight: 0.52249556094 Pounds, Width: 0.3 Inches Show more