This book is written for people experiencing current grief and loss, including losing a loved one, the breakup of a relationship, a job loss, chronic health problems or illness, and other stressful life events that foster feelings of loss, who find themselves turning to addictive behaviors in order to cope.
Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in recovery from mental illness and addictions. She received her master's degree from Harvard University and her PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently the Wellness and Vocational Enrichment Clinic director of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. In addition, she is an associate clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, an adjunct faculty member at the University of San Diego, and coauthor of Couple Therapy for Alcoholism. Williams is coauthor, with Julie Kraft, of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction. She has a psychotherapy practice in San Diego, CA. For more information, visit www.mindfulnessworkbook.com. Julie S. Kraft, MA, LMFT, received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of San Diego's school of leadership and education sciences. She has provided counseling to veterans and their family members at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System and has provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups in community settings. In her current position with Sharp HealthCare, she treats clients struggling with both addiction and mental health concerns. She lives and works in San Diego, CA. For more information, visit www.mindfulnessworkbook.com.
"The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a brilliant blend of
psychology and spirituality. Williams and Kraft have written a
breakthrough manual, clearly and intelligently laid out, that
blends the most current understanding of addiction with the
powerful practices of mindfulness. One of the best books on living
with integrity we have read in years." --Michele H�bert, author of
The Tenth Door, and Mehrad Nazari, PhD, director of the Raja Yoga
Institute
"Refreshing, unique, and practical. The Mindfulness Workbook for
Addiction is an impressive synthesis of Eastern and Western
techniques designed to help those struggling with addiction find a
path towards healing and transformation. Through the use of
mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral exercises, case
examples and relevant metaphors, the authors entice readers to
actively participate in their own recovery. This workbook offers
creative, new ideas and practical recovery tools designed to
facilitate real and lasting change. I can't wait to use it with my
clients!" --Phylis Wakefield, PhD, psychologist, specialist in
addiction and trauma and coauthor of Couple Therapy for
Alcoholism
"The authors have created a tool that can benefit all people who
are dealing with addictions. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction
integrates our best treatments for addiction and the emotional
suffering that comes with it. This is a clear, step-by-step
approach that will help readers move from trying (and failing) to
avoid pain to living the life that they want to live, consistent
with their values and free from the substance to which they are
addicted. The focus on a nonjudgmental stance and acceptance of
one's self while also facing challenges and changing behaviors
provides readers with the key tools needed to change their lives."
--John R. McQuaid, PhD, associate chief of mental health at San
Francisco VA Medical Center, professor of clinical psychology in
the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San
Francisco and coauthor of Peaceful Mind
"The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a practical,
easy-to-read book that addresses addictions of all varieties. The
workbook is rich in offering tools and insights that everyone can
benefit from, whether they struggle with an addiction or not. The
authors nicely use case examples and metaphors to bring the
concepts alive. This will be a valuable resource to anyone seeking
to learn new skills for overcoming an addiction." --Lee Williams,
PhD, professor of marital and family therapy at the University of
San Diego and co-author of Essential Assessment Skills for Couple
and Family Therapists
"What a gift! This wonderful workbook will help you understand how
addictions function as a false remedy for negative feelings. It is
packed with stories, metaphors, worksheets, and activities that
will teach you how to befriend your mind and use it as a resource
for recovery and fulfillment. The authors use everyday language to
describe the complexities of the human condition, and help you
systematically learn and practice skills to accept your feelings,
live with integrity by honoring your values, and enrich your
relationships. The workbook can be used by individuals or groups
and will make a great adjunct for psychotherapy." --Heidi A.
Zetzer, PhD, director of the Hosford Counseling & Psychological
Services Clinic at the University of California, Santa Barbara
"Williams and Kraft teach readers in a clear, compassionate, and
concise way how to observe painful feelings as they arise. By
learning how to tolerate and investigate their present-moment
experiences, readers can stop harmful behaviors and make more
valued life choices. This guide will be an essential addition to
the library of anyone struggling with addiction and difficult
emotions, and for all therapists who want to utilize an effective
approach to help people live fuller, healthier lives." --Shoshana
Shea, PhD, clinical psychologist focusing on mindfulness-based
cognitive therapy in San Diego
"With an engaging and conversational tone, Williams and Kraft show
you how to change the energy of addiction. Their practical
strategies allow addictive personalities to dig deep and tackle the
genesis of their destructive behaviors and trigger positive-mindset
solutions for living a more powerful life." --Stacey Canfield,
author of The Soul Sitter Handbook
"With warmth and patience, The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction
guides the reader step-by-step through a journey toward
self-understanding, self-acceptance, responsibility, and healing.
With practical knowledge of how painful emotions drive us to act
against our own well-being and how to free ourselves from this
struggle, Williams and Kraft have provided an invaluable resource
for people in recovery and the therapists who aid them. Mental
health professionals are offered a comprehensive map of the
emotional ground traveled in recovery from addictions and other
self-defeating behaviors, with spot-on teaching stories that
illustrate each stage of the process." --Laura E. Forsyth, PhD,
supervisor of psychological counseling at Moorpark College and
psychologist in private practice serving adults with ADHD,
depression and anxiety in Camarillo, CA
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