Saturday, January 3, 2009

The Pathways to Sobriety Workbook or The New Age Herbalist

The Pathways to Sobriety Workbook

Author: William Fleeman

Author William Fleeman believes chemically dependent people use drugs to transform painful feelings like anxiety, fear, and depression into pleasurable feelings like confidence, courage, and elation. This book helps readers unlearn this destructive pattern through a cognitive/behavioral approach. Chapters cover self-assessment, steps of recovery, what to avoid, methods and skills, anger and forgiveness, relapse prevention, and more. Includes 18 self-help lessons, which can be completed in18 to 20 weeks or less.



Table of Contents:
Introduction1
The Problem1
Pathways to Sobriety: A Solution1
What Is Pathways to Sobriety? What Is The Pathways to Sobriety Workbook?1
How Should You Use This Workbook?2
Compatible with Twelve-Step Programs2
How Long Will It Take to Complete the Workbook?3
How Long Will It Take to Heal from Your Addiction?3
What You Should Do First3
What You Need to Know about the Withdrawal Syndrome3
To the Person Struggling to Recover from Addiction4
To Family Members and Significant Others5
Part IUnderstanding the Problem7
Chapter 1The Basics8
Why People Use Alcohol and Other Drugs8
History of Alcohol and Other Drug Use8
Classes of Drugs9
Signs and Symptoms of Physiological Addiction9
History of Addiction Counseling9
Recovery Models: Abstinence vs. Controlled Use10
Pathways to Sobriety12
Relapse Prevention12
Chapter 2Bill's Story13
Chapter 3Bill's Recovery38
Chapter 4The Self-Assessment Process64
The Importance of Self-Honesty64
Conclusion68
Self-Agreement69
Chapter 5Understanding the Nature of Addiction70
Social Use vs. Abuse and Addiction70
What Is Addiction?71
Developing Tolerance to Alcohol and Other Drugs73
Addiction as Learned Behavior74
How Did You Learn Your Addiction?74
Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Use and Abuse75
Addiction and Grief75
The Five Stages of the Grief Process76
Traumatic Events and Addiction77
Part IIUnderstanding the Process of Recovery79
Chapter 6The Eight Parts of the Whole Self80
The Eight Parts of the Whole Self Compared to an Eight-Cylinder Engine81
The Biological (Physical/Emotional) Part of the Self81
The Environmental Part of the Self84
The Behavior (Actions and Words) Part of the Self86
The Skills (Learning) Part of the Self87
The Values/Goals Part of the Self88
The Beliefs Part of the Self90
The Mission Part of the Self91
The Transcendental Part of the Self92
Chapter 7The Eight Principles of the Pathways to Sobriety Recovery Program94
Principle 1Admitting to the Problem94
Principle 2Making Recovery Choices95
Principle 3Recognizing That the Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs Is Never Justified98
Principle 4Learning New Techniques99
Principle 5Choosing New Beliefs100
Principle 6Setting Meaningful Goals100
Principle 7Finding Our Purpose101
Principle 8Being Fully Committed to Recovery102
Chapter 8Motivating Yourself to Change104
Motivation Script105
Chapter 9Relapse Prevention113
Understanding the Relapse Process Using the Niagara Falls Metaphor113
The Five Stages of the Relapse Process116
Chapter 10Interrupting the Relapse Process124
Will You Ever Forget Your Alcohol or Drug Habit?124
Three Steps to Interrupt the Relapse Process125
Part IIIChanging Your Behavior131
Chapter 11Basic Considerations132
Nutrition132
Sleep and Rest133
Physical Exercise133
Relaxation134
Maintaining a Schedule136
Chapter 12Skills138
Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude138
Learning the Techniques140
Chapter 13What to Avoid149
Avoid Alcohol and All Other Drugs149
Avoid People, Places, and Situations Where Drinking or Drug Use Takes Place150
Avoid Media Images That Promote Alcohol and Drug Use152
Chapter 14Advanced Methods and Techniques154
Relapse Cues154
Change Your Posture, Breathing, and Voice to Manage Cues and Triggers158
Recite a Brief Poem160
Read a Joke Book or a Book of Cartoons160
Take a Timeout161
Go to a Pathways to Sobriety Meeting162
Establish and Use an Empowerment Cue or an Aversion Cue163
Part IVChanging Your Mind169
Chapter 15Values170
The Power of the Subconscious Mind170
Values, Addiction, and Recovery171
Valued Things and Valued Activities vs. Valued Feelings171
Identifying Valued Things and Activities175
Identifying Valued Feelings175
Putting It All Together178
Consequences of Relapsing into Active Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs180
Conclusion181
Chapter 16Goals182
What Is a Goal?182
Steps to Successful Goal Setting and Achievement182
Recovery Goals and the Eight Parts of the Whole Self185
Moving Toward Your Goals188
Setting a Goal to Maintain Your Recovery189
Chapter 17Beliefs191
What Are Beliefs?191
How You Acquired Your Beliefs192
Why You Must Change Some of Your Beliefs192
Beliefs and Addiction193
How to Change Beliefs about Alcohol and Other Drugs That Keep You Stuck in the Addiction Process194
Acquiring Positive Beliefs about Yourself, Others, and the World197
Beliefs about Death199
Chapter 18Life Mission202
What Is Your Life Mission?202
The Story of Viktor Frankl203
How to Discover Your Life Mission204
Why Should You Write Down Your Mission Statement?204
Mission Support206
Chapter 19The Transcendental Part of the Self209
The Importance of the Transcendental Part209
What Kind of Transcendental Belief System Should You Adopt?210
Nonreligious Transcendental Philosophy211
Chapter 20Forgiveness214
The Importance of Forgiveness214
Forgiving Others216
Forgiving Yourself217
Self-Contract219
Chapter 21Conclusion221
Appendix AYour Story223
Appendix BThe Pathways to Sobriety Self-Help Program233
Overview: What Is Pathways to Sobriety?233
The Pathways to Sobriety Mission233
Pathways to Sobriety Members233
The Pathways to Sobriety Mentor Program234
Appendix CHow to Start a Pathways to Sobriety Group in Your Area235
First Steps in Starting a Group235
Pathways to Sobriety Materials236
Pathways to Sobriety Group-Structure Guidelines236
Pathways to Sobriety Meeting Facilitator's Guide238
The Eight Principles of the Pathways to Sobriety Recovery Program241
The Pathways to Sobriety Rules242
The Pathways to Sobriety Definition of Addiction243

See also: Magic Lantern Guides or AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible

The New Age Herbalist: How to Use Herbs for Healing, Nutrition, Body Care, and Relaxation

Author: Richard Mabey

We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential -- and documented -- dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us. The New Age Herbalist is a compendium of healthy alternatives, an indispensable guide for contemporary natural living. Created by a team of experts, it offers:

A full-color illustrated glossary of more than 200 herbs, describing their properties, active ingredients, and traditional uses around the world A guide to using herbs for scent, for decoration, and even as chemical-free housekeeping aids Tips on using herbs for skin care and beauty, by making natural shampoos, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics A review of culinary herbs, with some unusual recipes that use familiar herbs in delightful new ways An examination of the growing science of herbal healing, discussing herbal remedies -- including stress relievers -- and the scientific research that validates them A complete herb gardening plan, with advice on choosing symbiotic herbs, designing and scheduling plantings, and preserving the harvest by freezing and drying Fascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style, The New Age Herbalist will be the home herb user's bible for years to come.



1 comment:

  1. Wonderful article.I found this website useful for Herb Gardening tips http://www.herbgardeningtoday.com. I think you guys will find it interesting too.

    Thanks,
    Mark - Home herb garden

    ReplyDelete