Addiction, Attachment, Trauma and Recovery: The Power of Connection (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

by Oliver J. Morgan

Author	: Oliver J. Morgan
Publisher	: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages	: 341
Release	: 2019-10-01
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 0393713180

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2020 Award Winner for the Independent Press Award in the category of Addiction & Recovery. A new model of addiction that incorporates neurobiology, social relationships, and ecological systems. Understanding addiction is no longer just about understanding neurons or genes, broken brain functioning, learning, or faulty choices. Oliver J. Morgan provides a fresh take on addiction and recovery by presenting a more inclusive framework than traditional understanding. Cutting- edge work in attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma is integrated with ecological- systems thinking to provide a consilient and comprehensive picture of addiction. Humans are born into connection and require nourishing relationships for healthy living. Adversities, however, bring fragmentation and create the conditions for ill health. They create vulnerabilities. In order to cope, individuals can turn to alternatives, “substitute relationships” that ease the pain of disconnection. These can become addictions. Addiction, Attachment, Trauma, and Recovery presents a model, a method, and a mandate. This new focus calls for change in the established ways we think and behave about addiction and recovery. It reorients understanding and clinical practice for mental health and addiction counselors, psychologists, and social workers, as well as for addicts and those who love them.

Trauma and Addiction

by Tian Dayton

Author	: Tian Dayton
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 432
Release	: 2010-01-01
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 0757396704

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For the past decade, author Tian Dayton has been researching trauma and addiction, and how psychodrama (or sociometry group psychotherapy) can be used in their treatment. Since trauma responses are stored in the body, a method of therapy that engages the body through role play can be more effective in accessing the full complement of trauma-related memories. This latest book identifies the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior, and shows why they can become an unending cycle. Emotional and psychological pain so often lead to self-medicating, which leads to more pain, and inevitably more self-medicating, and so on--ad infinitum. This groundbreaking book offers readers effective ways to work through their traumas in order to heal their addictions and their predilection toward what clinicians call self-medicating (the abuse of substances [alcohol, drugs, food], activities [work, sex, gambling, etc.] and/or possessions [money, material things].) Readers caught up in the endless cycle of trauma and addiction will permanently transform their lives by reading this book. Therapists treating patients for whom no other avenue of therapy has proved effective will find that this book offers practical, lasting solutions. Case studies and examples of this behavioral phenomenon will illustrate the connection, helping readers understand its dynamics, recognize their own situations and realize that they are not alone in experiencing this syndrome. The author deftly combines the longstanding trauma theories of Van der Kolk, Herman, Bowlby, Krystal and others with her own experiential methods using psychodrama, sociometry and group therapy in the treatment of addiction and posttraumatic stress disorder. While designed to be useful to therapists, this book will also be accessible to trade readers. It includes comprehensive references, as well as a complete index.

Addiction as an Attachment Disorder

by Philip J. Flores

Author	: Philip J. Flores
Publisher	: Jason Aronson
Total Pages	: 368
Release	: 2004
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 9780765703378

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This work shows how to give substance abusers an attachment experience and a sense of community where they feel they are accepted and belong. Therapy, directed along the lines described, allows the person to get close to others who are accepting of him without a cost to his identity and autonomy.

Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment

by Bruce Carruth

Author	: Bruce Carruth
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 348
Release	: 2013-10-23
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 1317786432

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Important reading for current and future addictions treatment cliniciansthis book synthesizes and integrates the expanding body of knowledge about combined trauma/addiction treatment to specifically address the needs of clinicians in addiction treatment environments Here, in a single source, is an essential overview of trauma treatment for people in addiction treatment settings. Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment presents specific methodologies and techniques for clients in inpatient and outpatient addiction/mental health settings. The contributorsleading clinicians and researchers in the fieldprovide a comprehensive set of scientific treatment approaches addressing a broad spectrum of trauma disorders. Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment brings you up-to-date, authoritative coverage of: the dynamics of co-occurring psychological trauma and addiction all of the primary treatment frameworks currently utilized in trauma treatment treatment frameworks that take gender into account cognitive therapies in treating these co-occurring disorders the role of psychodynamic psychotherapies in treatment attachment disorders and their relation to trauma and addiction treatment EMDR as a treatment for traumatized addicts the psychoneurology of trauma and the implications of psychoneurology in addictions and trauma treatment how self-help groups can contribute to and limit recovery for psychologically traumatized clients forgiveness therapy as an adjunct to trauma treatment counselor self-care for those who work with this client population Ultimately, this is a book of hope. Every author in this text has a firm belief that people with co-occurring trauma and addiction can recover, can maintain quality relationships, can confront life’s challenges as they arise, and can be happy and fulfilled. Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment is designed as essential reading for entry-level and experienced addiction counselors, social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, and others working in the trauma treatment field.

Trauma and the Struggle to Open Up: From Avoidance to Recovery and Growth

by Robert T. Muller

Author	: Robert T. Muller
Publisher	: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages	: 182
Release	: 2018-06-19
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 0393712273

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Winner, 2019 Written Media Award, International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation. Winner, 2015 William James Book Award, American Psychological Association How to navigate the therapeutic relationship with trauma survivors, to help bring recovery and growth. In therapy, we see how relationships are central to many traumatic experiences, but relationships are also critical to trauma recovery. Grounded firmly in attachment and trauma theory, this book shows how to use the psychotherapy relationship, to help clients find self-understanding and healing from trauma. Offering candid, personal guidance, using rich case examples, Dr. Robert T. Muller provides the steps needed to build and maintain a strong therapist-client relationship –one that helps bring recovery and growth. With a host of practical tips and protocols, this book gives therapists a roadmap to effective trauma treatment.

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

by Gabor Maté, MD

Author	: Gabor Maté, MD
Publisher	: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages	: 522
Release	: 2011-06-28
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 1583944206

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A “thought-provoking and powerful” study that reframes everything you’ve been taught about addiction and recovery—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog). A world-renowned trauma expert combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction—its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery. Based on Gabor Maté’s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with people with addiction on Vancouver’s skid row, this #1 international bestseller radically re-envisions a much misunderstood condition by taking a compassionate approach to substance abuse and addiction recovery. In the same vein as Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts traces the root causes of addiction to childhood trauma and examines the pervasiveness of addiction in society. Dr. Maté presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout—and perhaps underpins—our society. It is not a medical “condition” distinct from the lives it affects but rather the result of a complex interplay among personal history, emotional and neurological development, brain chemistry, and the drugs and behaviors of addiction. Simplifying a wide array of brain and addiction research findings from around the globe, the book avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting a thorough and compassionate self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Dr. Maté argues persuasively against contemporary health, social, and criminal justice policies toward addiction and how they perpetuate the War on Drugs. The mix of personal stories—including the author’s candid discussion of his own “high-status” addictive tendencies—and science with positive solutions makes the book equally useful for lay readers and professionals.

The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment

by Carlton K. Erickson

Author	: Carlton K. Erickson
Publisher	: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages	: 302
Release	: 2007-02-17
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 0393076229

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Runner-up winner of the Hamilton Book Author Award, this book is a comprehensive overview of the neurobiology behind addictions. Neuroscience is clarifying the causes of compulsive alcohol and drug use––while also shedding light on what addiction is, what it is not, and how it can best be treated––in exciting and innovative ways. Current neurobiological research complements and enhances the approaches to addiction traditionally taken in social work and psychology. However, this important research is generally not presented in a forthright, jargon-free way that clearly illustrates its relevance to addiction professionals. The Science of Addiction presents a comprehensive overview of the roles that brain function and genetics play in addiction. It explains in an easy-to-understand way changes in the terminology and characterization of addiction that are emerging based upon new neurobiological research. The author goes on to describe the neuroanatomy and function of brain reward sites, and the genetics of alcohol and other drug dependence. Chapters on the basic pharmacology of stimulants and depressants, alcohol, and other drugs illustrate the specific and unique ways in which the brain and the central nervous system interact with, and are affected by, each of these substances Erickson discusses current and emerging treatments for chemical dependence, and how neuroscience helps us understand the way they work. The intent is to encourage an understanding of the body-mind connection. The busy clinical practitioner will find the chapter on how to read and interpret new research findings on the neurobiological basis of addiction useful and illuminating. This book will help the almost 21.6 million Americans, and millions more worldwide, who abuse or are dependent on drugs by teaching their caregivers (or them) about the latest addiction science research. It is also intended to help addiction professionals understand the foundations and applications of neuroscience, so that they will be able to better empathize with their patients and apply the science to principles of treatment.

Trauma and Substance Abuse

by Paige Ouimette

Author	: Paige Ouimette
Publisher	: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages	: 315
Release	: 2003
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9781557989383

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Trauma and Substance Abuse explores the underrecognized connection between trauma, substance use, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Patients with trauma related distress such as PTSD often have comorbid substance use disorders (SUDs). This book presents cutting-edge research on how often the two disorders co-occur and why. Authors describe models of comorbidity and explore how specific PTSD and substance use symptoms are functionally related to each other. In addition, they suggest assessment approaches and practice guidelines to facilitate proper diagnosis and treatment. Particularly valuable are descriptions of several new treatment approaches that have been developed specifically for PTSD-SUD, including cognitive-behavioral and exposure therapy. This is the first book to evaluate and synthesize the two fields of PTSD and substance use disorder research and treatment. This volume is indispensable for researchers and clinicians seeking a full understanding of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of this challenging dual diagnosis.

Mental Health Workbook

by Marzia Fernandez

Author	: Marzia Fernandez
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 493
Release	: 2020-05-06
Genre	:
ISBN	:

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This Book includes: 6 Manuscripts ✔️ 1. Attachment Theory Workbook ✔️ 2. Abandonment Recovery Workbook ✔️ 3. The Addiction Recovery Workbook ✔️ 4. Complex PTSD, Trauma and Recovery ✔️ 5. EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy ✔️ 6. Somatic Psychotherapy Book 1: Attachment Theory Workbook You can start to redress the balance to build stronger relationships with those close to you, with chapters that cover: . How anxiety disorder develops . How to become self-disciplined with your emotions . Learning to communicate effectively . How positive reinforcement works . How your physical health affects your mental state . Dealing with conflict . Empathetic listening and its link to happiness . And more... Book 2: Abandonment Recovery Workbook You will learn how to cope with the feelings of abandonment through chapters that examine: . What affecting abandonmet . Abandonment anxiety . How abandonmet can change a life . Depression in Relationships . Building healthier relationships . The power of forgiveness Book 3: The Addiction Recovery Workbook In this book, you will find the necessary help to get you on the road to recovery, with chapters that cover: . How to replace your addiction and find the peace you crave . Educating yourself about your addiction . What to avoid when you are developing new habits . Exercise, hydration and a non-toxic lifestyle . Getting creative to life healthier Book 4: Complex PTSD, Trauma and Recovery In this book, you will finally find new ways to tackle your trauma, with chapters that focus on: . How depression is defined . How you can avoid exacerbating the problem . A range of trauma treatment exercises . Trauma and the link to mental health . Understanding anxiety . Complex PTSD Books 5 and 6: EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy You'll discover how it could help you, with chapters that cover: . The principles of EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy . The basic concepts of Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy . Examining the neurobiology of stress and trauma . How the brain works and how it is affected by trauma . Somatic Psychotherapy explained What are you waiting for? BUY THIS BOOK NOW!