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Authors:Eric Maisel, Susan Raeburn Publisher:Trumpeter Studio:Trumpeter Manufacturer:Trumpeter Label:Trumpeter Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 312 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.9 x 1.3
Product Description This is a complete program for addiction recovery specifically designed for the creative person. The authors show readers how they can use their own innate creative abilities at each stage of the recovery process to secure behavior change for long-lasting recovery. They also present the particular challenges that self-identified creative people face with substance abuse and how they can use their creativity in the service of their recovery.The book presents the relationship between creativity and recovery in a few main ways:It explains the biological and development risks unique to creative people.It shows readers how their personality traits, such as imagination, can help inform the recovery process.It shows how readers can approach their recovery in much the same way they approach their art?with regularity, honesty, commitment, and so on.It presents exercises to promote and engage readers in the creative and expressive arts in the service of recovery.
For writers, artists, musicians, and creators in every field, this book offers a clear picture of the relationship between creativity and addiction and lays out a program that creative people can follow to live a fully creative and addiction-free life.
Customer Reviews:
The most intelligent and compassionate information about the Recovery process ever. November 19, 2008 This is a unique, incredibly insightful book about the courageous journey of recovery. One will understand addictions and be relieved to know that there is a path to a joyful life. There are specific recommendations for the journey, tapping into the oftentimes hidden creative forces within us. Thank goodness for this loving yet instructive book. I have been in the substance-abuse recovery profession for over 25 years and in Recovery myself. I will be recommending this book to anyone interested in the real work and understanding of his/her addiction. Janet K; Oakland, California
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