Self Recovery

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you. The author is a therapist working in public health, helping drinkers from all backgrounds. His research with hundreds of clients showed the best ways to overcome alcohol issues. In this landmark book, he passes on that knowledge to you.

Mindfulness is the biggest breakthrough in treatment for alcohol problems of the 21st century. It changes lives. Yet, outside of formal treatment, the use of mindfulness for alcohol recovery is little understood. I have written this book to put that right and make mindful treatment available to anyone in an easy-to-use format, suitable for you to learn at home.

You Don’t Have to Explain Yourself is a practical guide for anyone who's tired of overexplaining, overcommitting, and quietly disappearing to keep the peace. This isn’t a book about being more assertive. It’s about coming home to yourself. You don’t need a script. You don’t need permission to trust yourself. You already have the right to say what you feel — and to stand by it. Drawing from personal experience and years of daily meditation practice, Robert G. Schneider, MS, LCPC-C, offers a grounded, compassionate path for rebuilding your boundaries without guilt. In these pages,...

Life can be overwhelming, but change is possible. When Life Feels Empty is here to guide you through life's toughest moments, offering hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward a more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, this book is for you. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Practical advice for overcoming life's biggest challenges. Hope in dark times: even when everything seems bleak, change is possible. Small steps toward progress: learn how "pretty good" can be a powerful start. Encouragement to keep going, even when it feels like there’s no way forward. ...

“The Devil Inside Me” is a gripping memoir by Joshua T. Berglan that offers an unflinching look into a life marked by addiction, betrayal, and the relentless quest for redemption. Berglan’s candid narrative reveals the depths of his struggles, including multiple incarcerations, bankruptcies, overdoses, and battles with HIV and homelessness. This powerful account delves into the consequences of living a double life and defying one’s true purpose. Berglan’s story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of vulnerability and honesty. ...

bell hooks reflects on the ways in which the emotional health of black women has been and continues to be impacted by sexism and racism. Desiring to create a context where black females could both work on their individual efforts for self-actualization while remaining connected to a larger world of collective struggle, hooks articulates the link between self-recovery and political resistance. Both an expression of the joy of self-healing and the need to be ever vigilant in the struggle for equality, Sisters of the Yam continues to speak to the experience of black womanhood.

Are you tired of feeling guilty and out of control around food? Do you find yourself eating when you're not even hungry, and unable to stop once you've started? It's time to take control of your relationship with food and put an end to overeating once and for all. The 30 Days to Stop Overeating workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you identify the root causes of your overeating and develop strategies to overcome them. With daily exercises and prompts, you'll learn how to cultivate mindfulness, tune into your body's hunger signals, and develop a healthier relationship with food. ...

In Secure at Last: Anxious Attachment Recovery, Emma Harper shares a compassionate and powerful roadmap to help you heal the root causes of anxious attachment and finally build the calm, safe, lasting love you deserve.

When She Comes Back: A Man's Guide to Handling Her Return with Power and Purpose 7 Essential Strategies for Self-Respect, Boundaries, and Never Going Back to the Man She Left She's back. Now what? After months of silence, she reaches out. The woman who walked away suddenly remembers your worth. But here's the question that will determine your future: Will you be the same man she left, or someone she can't figure out anymore? Most men get this wrong—and pay the price twice. They roll out the red carpet. They forget the pain. They hand over their power like nothing happened. Within weeks, ...

Do you give and give—yet still feel invisible? You're the one who remembers birthdays, who shows up even when no one else does. The one who listens without interrupting, forgives without being asked, and carries everyone’s pain like it’s your own. You've been called “strong,” “dependable,” “so kind”… but inside, you’re exhausted. Because while you’ve been saving everyone, no one has been saving you. This book is for the silent givers. For the emotionally exhausted caretakers. For the ones who love hard but keep getting overlooked, used, or forgotten. If you've ever ...

This Stop Drinking program was designed to assist the listener in reducing or eliminating the desire to consume alcohol. It is designed to assist the listener in creating more life-enhancing channels of activity and identifying and dealing with emotions in a positive way.

Start Building a Life Free from Trauma—Your Practical EMDR Healing Blueprint Awaits! Are you imprisoned by relentless traumatic memories? Seeking relief, but finding no lasting solace? Yearning for a life where past horrors no longer dictate your every movement, emotion, and choices? With “EMDR Workbook: Navigating Recovery from PTSD, Trauma and Anxiety”, you’ll experience the unrivaled power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapy that transcends conventional healing methods. EMDR offers you a life unburdened by past trauma, and this book is your personalized ...

In this honest discussion of mental health, the founder of Therapy for Women explores our reasons for drinking alcohol - and the benefits of taking a break.

If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. But gaining an understanding of the causes of addiction—such as feelings of helplessness or loss of control—is also crucial for recovery. In this book, addiction expert Suzette Glasner-Edwards offers evidence-based techniques fusing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based relapse prevention to help you move past your addictive behaviors.

Struggling with narcissistic abuse? Discover a lifeline in our guide, designed to help you reclaim your identity and navigate the path to recovery. This book offers practical, actionable steps, empowering you to break free from manipulation and rebuild your self-esteem.

Are you sick and tired of being haunted by the past? Have you tried countless other solutions but nothing seems to work for long-term healing? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the pain and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this book is for you. You see, healing from childhood trauma doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you’ve tried therapy, self-help books, or other methods without success.

Break Free from the Narcissist’s Grip and Reclaim Your Life – A Practical Guide to Recovery and Empowerment Are you trapped in a cycle of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion? Narcissistic abuse is insidious—it slowly erodes your confidence, warps your reality, and leaves you feeling powerless. Whether you’re still entangled in a toxic relationship or struggling to heal from one, this book is your lifeline to freedom, clarity, and self-reclamation. Discover the Secrets Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know In this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide, you’ll learn how to: ...

2 books in 1: a Full Recovery Guide! Part 1 - How to Survive a Painful Breakup Part 2 - How to Build a New Life after the Breakup The book is a sort of first aid for women, who feel abounded and injured, who are getting over a breakup or trying to get over the divorce. You're hurt, shocked, frustrated; your heart is broken. Do you want relief? Let's find the way together! If you want to feel better, this guide is for you! Do you want to move forward? Do you need some help and the best advice? Just read the book and find all the answers you need. Let's investigate the life stories of three ...

Welcome to the Inner Child Healing Workbook, a 23-day guided journey designed to help you reconnect, nurture, and heal the parts of yourself that were left behind. This step-by-step workbook will lead you through powerful exercises, reflective prompts, and healing practices, all aimed at helping you reparent your inner child and create emotional safety for your authentic self to thrive.

She tried so hard to be good enough— Perfect enough to be chosen. Quiet enough to stay. Strong enough to not be a burden. But no matter how much she gave, she still felt like too much… and never enough. If you’ve ever performed love just to feel safe, this book understands the ache beneath your smile. I Thought I Had to Be Perfect to Be Loved is not a how-to. It’s a heart-to-heart. Lena Hartley guides you through the hidden shame that keeps you shrinking, the fear of being seen, and the moment you finally let go of performing. Each chapter reads like a soft conversation with someone...