Self Recovery

In this expanded third edition, Brenda Schaeffer draws on years of feedback and new developments to foster an understanding of love addiction: what it is and what it is not, how to identify it, and, even more important, how to break free of it. Stories of real people struggling to develop sound relationships illustrate the characteristics of healthy love and help listeners to free themselves to find real intimacy.

Learn to identify the "hooks" that trigger your addictive behavior and replace compulsive habits with constructive ones using this helpful guide from a mental health expert. As a young man, Dr. Adi Jaffe’s own battle with addiction nearly landed him a decades-long prison sentence. Now, his...

To grow in recovery, we must grow up emotionally. This means getting honest with ourselves and facing up to the self-defeating thoughts and actions that put our sobriety at risk. Although there are as many ways to mess up recovery as there are alcoholics and addicts, some general themes exist, which include: confusing self-concern with selfishness; not making amends; using the program to try to become perfect; not getting help for relationship troubles; and believing that life should be easy. Allen Berger explores the 12 most commonly confronted beliefs and attitudes that can sabotage recovery.

Chances are, you've already had run-ins with your Outer Child - the self-sabotaging, bungling, and impulsive part of your personality. This misguided, hidden nemesis blows your diet, overspends, and ruins your love life. Your Outer Child acts out and fulfills your legitimate childlike needs and wants in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and in counterproductive ways: It goes for immediate gratification and the quick fix in spite of your best-laid plans.

Rebound after loss, grief, and the other cruel crises life throws your way with this irreverent guide -- the perfect anti-self-help book. Sometimes your foundation crumbles. Sometimes you realize there wasn't a foundation to begin with. Maybe your relationship ended in a breakup or divorce, or...

Unwanted sexual behavior and addiction have become rampant in today's society, largely through the availability of Internet pornography. For example, Family Safe Media reports that 40 million men regularly visit Internet pornography sites. It is so insidious that when a man looks to his left and then to his right, he will likely encounter a man for whom pornography is a major problem in his home.

Gaslighting and trauma bonding leave you confused, powerless, and questioning your judgment. This book combines real survivor stories, psychological insight, and actionable recovery steps to help you break free from manipulation and create relationships rooted in trust.

Dive into "The Somatic Therapy Workbook," your essential companion workbook to embrace the profound realms of self-discovery, trauma recovery, and mastering the mind-body connection. Unleash Your Potential: This workbook is a holistic guide to unlocking your true potential, fostering self-love, and navigating life's challenges with resilience. Mastering the Mind-Body Connection: What if the key to true well-being lies in the harmony between your mind and body?

Just say "no" to sugar, learn how to control and get over your sugar cravings, and learn better eating habits with this guided meditation and relaxation program, from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. It's as easy as turning on the tracks and falling asleep! The special inductions will gently guide you into your REM stage of sleep, working with your subconscious to make lasting change that you can see.

You didn’t imagine it. The gaslighting, the manipulation, the twisted blame games—They broke you. But you’re not broken. This isn’t therapy fluff. This is the raw truth, forged in hell and told by someone who’s walked through it. You gave everything—And they still made you feel like not enough. Now? You're done playing nice. You're done chasing apologies that never come. This audiobook isn’t just healing. It’s a weapon.

This is an interactive self-help workbook and psychological road map to enable survivors of coercive, cultic, and spiritual abuse to find healing, recovery, and growth.

“Dr. Dodes’s approach runs directly counter to the paralyzing, but standard, message of ‘powerlessness’—a mes­sage that reinforces the sense of helplessness that is at the root of addicts’ life predicaments! Many psychiatrists recognize that this is where we must head, but Dr. Dodes...

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly second-guessing your memory, your feelings, even your sanity? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. You may be a victim of gaslighting—a manipulative tactic designed to erode your sense of reality and make you dependent on the abuser. Recovery from Gaslighting: How to Identify Gaslighting, Break Free from Emotional Manipulation, Reclaim Your Reality, and Rebuild Your Self-Worth is your compassionate guide to understanding, breaking the cycle, and reclaiming your life. This isn’t just theory—it’s a practical roadmap.

L'un des psychologues les plus estimés et les plus influents au monde, Roy F. Baumeister, révèle dans son best-seller du New York Times Le pouvoir de la volonté les secrets du self-control ! Le pionnier en recherches psychologiques Roy F. Baumeister fait l'équipe avec le journaliste John Tierney pour révolutionner notre compréhension de la vertu humaine la plus convoitée.

Are you constantly seeking approval, bending over backward to meet the needs of others, even at the expense of your own well-being? If your answer is yes, then you may form part of one or more codependent relationships. The main sign of codependency is consistently elevating the needs of others above your own. It can manifest in various relationships, whether with a partner, family member, friend, or coworker. Codependency is a challenging cycle of give and take… and the only way out is through.

Author Dr. Patrick Carnes begins by defining sexual anorexia and demonstrating how it and its parallel disorder, sexual addiction and compulsivity, often arise from a background of childhood sexual trauma, neglect, and other forms of abuse. Carnes explores the numerous dimensions of sexual health, examining key issues which must be addressed and resolved for recovery to proceed.

"A sophisticated, insightful, well-documented view of the philosophy and practice that are at the heart of the LifeRing approach. This book offers a perspective on recovery that can motivate change in clinicians and researchers as well as among individuals struggling to find their sober selves." (Carlo DiClemente)

Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide to Narcissistic Recovery, written in down-to-earth accessible language, is a must-listen for those who want to learn more about narcissism and narcissists, their own personal relationship patterns, and how they can create powerful interpersonal boundaries to facilitate healing.

The exercises in this workbook are based in proven-effective emotionally focused therapy (EFT)-an innovative approach for transforming the pain of addiction into a sense of love, community, and connection. Step by step, you'll build a solid foundation of self-compassion to help you heal from the underlying causes that drove you to self-medicate in the first place. Instead of trying to dull the pain at the core of your addiction, you'll discover how to develop a safety net of relationships to protect you.

The aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist can feel like seeing yourself through shattered glass. Mending the pieces of who you are after abuse and gas-lighting can be a daunting task. But… YOU ARE NOT ALONE! "Mirror of Betrayal" by Chase Andrews is a beacon of hope on your journey to thrive again. This profound book is specifically crafted for those emerging from the shadows of narcissistic abuse and grappling with the complexities of Complex PTSD.