This is a practical, skill-based workbook designed to help individuals struggling with addictive behaviors. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), it emphasizes mindfulness as a core tool for managing emotion and grief—not avoidance Goodreads+12Mental Health @ Home+12Barnes & Noble+12.

Structure & Content
Part 1: Foundations

• Covers the basics of emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and mindfulness, clarifying how addiction often stems from past pain and emotional avoidance Miami University Bookstore+2Mental Health @ Home+2Barnes & Noble+2.

Part 2: Exploring Loss

• Guides readers through identifying significant losses (death, relationships, identity, health) behind addictive patterns.

• Encourages creating a timeline of addictive behavior to trace connections between trauma, grief, and coping habits CE Credit+11Mental Health @ Home+11New Harbinger Publications, Inc+11.

Part 3: Building Recovery

• Teaches mindful grieving techniques, radical acceptance, and self-compassion.

• Includes skills to improve relationships, communication, and handling triggers.

• Promotes wellness in recovery, with attention to nutrition, sleep, fitness, and balanced life routines Target+4Barnes & Noble+4Miami University Bookstore+4Addiction Counselor CE.

Tone & Style

• Warm, compassionate, and empowering, with actionable exercises and relatable case examples CE Credit+10Mental Health @ Home+10Target+10.

• Intended for both individual work and use in therapy or support groups.

🔗 Further Study & Resources

• Full Book Info & Praise
  Learn more from the publisher’s overview: includes reviews, author bios, and edition details Mental Health @ Home+2Indigo+2Target+2Barnes & Noble.

• Professional Application
  A continuing education (CE) course built on the workbook offers structured therapist guidance Addiction Counselor CECE Credit.

• Critical Review
  The Mental Health @ Home review dives into key ideas and how the workbook integrates mindfulness with grief work Blackwell's+5Mental Health @ Home+5Miami University Bookstore+5.

• Audiobook Format
  The second edition is available on Audible, narrated by Candace Joice—great for auditory learners Barnes & Noble+11Audible.com+11Target+11.

• Related Reads

  • The Gift of Recovery: 52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addiction — a companion “pocket coach” by the same authors Target+4Addiction Counselor CE+4Barnes & Noble+4.

  • Couples Therapy for Alcoholism — coauthored by Dr. Williams, exploring addiction’s relational impact.

• Therapeutic Foundations

  • Learn more about ACT, CBT, and DBT from resources on Psychology Today or academic sites.

  • Explore grief-specific mindfulness—e.g., Tara Brach’s “radical acceptance” practices.

✅ How to Use This Workbook

1. Read & reflect on each part—don’t skip the foundational exercises.

2. Journal timelines of loss and addiction, noting triggers and emotions.

3. Practice daily mindfulness, like brief breathing exercises and emotion check-ins.

4. Engage with others—share insights in therapy, group sessions, or with a trusted friend.

5. Create a personal wellness plan that includes self-care routines around sleep, nutrition, and movement.

This workbook offers a structured, compassionate pathway toward healing addictive behavior by helping you mindfully face—and move through—the grief and feelings at its roots.

If you want, I can help summarize specific chapters, lead you through exercises, or recommend complementary programs or literature. Just let me know!