{"product_id":"finding-your-best-self-recovery-from-addiction-trauma-or-both-paperback","title":"Finding Your Best Self: Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa M. Najavits\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. \u003c\/b\u003eIn this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery. Every chapter features inspiring words from people who have \"been there,\" plus carefully designed reflection questions, exercises, and other practical tools. Learn how you can: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e *Build coping skills so that the future is better than the past. \u003cbr\u003e *Keep yourself safe and find support. \u003cbr\u003e *Set your own goals and make a plan to achieve them at your own pace. \u003cbr\u003e *Choose compassion over self-blame and shame. \u003cbr\u003e *Move toward your best self--the person you want to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If you are a family member or friend seeking to support a loved one--or a helping professional--this book is also for you. Now in a convenient large-size format, the revised edition features added materials for professional and peer counselors. First edition title: \u003ci\u003eRecovery from Trauma, Addiction, or Both.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mental health professionals, see also the author's \u003ci\u003eSeeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse, \u003c\/i\u003e which presents an evidence-based treatment approach developed specifically for PTSD and substance abuse.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLisa M. Najavits, PhD, is currently Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and previously was on faculty at Harvard Medical School for 25 years and Boston University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System for 12 years. She is author of over 180 publications, including the books \u003ci\u003eSeeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e (for mental health professionals) and \u003ci\u003eFinding Your Best Self, Revised Edition: Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both\u003c\/i\u003e (for general readers). She is Director of Treatment Innovations, which conducts research and training related to mental health and addiction. Dr. Najavits serves on the boards of numerous journals, including the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Traumatic Stress\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Gambling Studies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Dual Diagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePsychological Trauma, \u003c\/i\u003e and has received awards including the Betty Ford Award from the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse, the Emerging Leadership Award from the Committee on Women in Psychology of the American Psychological Association, the Early Career Contribution Award from the Society for Psychotherapy Research, and the Young Professional Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She also served as president of the Society of Addiction Psychology of the American Psychological Association. Her major clinical and research interests include addiction, trauma, co-occurring disorders, community-based care, veterans' mental health, development of new counseling models, and clinical trials research. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.4 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772166177056,"sku":"9781462539895","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d249544cab90d8670a20728b30212847.webp?v=1780400490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/finding-your-best-self-recovery-from-addiction-trauma-or-both-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}