Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this workbook applies the principles of DBT to popular recovery programs for addiction. Ideal for those managing a mental illness alongside an addiction, it equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, maintain sobriety, and feel yourself again.
Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this workbook applies the principles of DBT to popular recovery programs for addiction. Ideal for those managing a mental illness alongside an addiction, it equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, maintain sobriety, and feel yourself again.
Laura Petracek is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the fields of psychology and social work, specialising in anger control issues and addiction recovery. She is the author of The Anger Workbook for Women and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA.
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Table of Contents Foreword by Gillian Galen, PsyD Part 1: Introduction 1. Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional.......................................... 2. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Explained ...................................... 3. Core Concepts of DBT and the Twelve Steps ................................. Part 2: The Twelve Steps and DBT 1. Step One: I Can't Stop Drinking............................................................ 2. Step Two: Hope ................................................................................. 3. Step Three: Surrender ........................................................................ 4. Step Four: Finding Courage ................................................................. 5. Step Five: Integrity ............................................................................ 6. Step Six: Becoming Ready .................................................................. 7. Step Seven: Humility ......................................................................... 8. Step Eight: Willingness ....................................................................... 9. Step Nine: Taking Responsibility and Making Amends .............................. 10. Step Ten: Taking Stock ...................................................................... 11. Step Eleven: Seeking Prayer and Meditation .......................................... 12. Step Twelve: Carry the Message and Practice the Principles ..................... Conclusion: A Life Worth Living Beyond Your Wildest Dreams ......................... Acknowledgements ...........................................................................
