Recovery Worker Library

Spread the loveAddiction and the Visual Arts is a 2010 edited volume by Patricia B. Santora, Margaret L. Dowell, and Jack E. Henningfield that marries the rigor of addiction science with the evocative power of visual art to illuminate the human experience of substance use disorders  Rather than presenting art as mere illustration, the book...

Spread the loveIn “Calming the Emotional Storm,” author Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, provides a practical and accessible guide to using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. The book is designed for anyone who struggles with intense emotions, emotional dysregulation, and a feeling of being overwhelmed by their feelings—a common experience for those in recovery. Van Dijk...

Spread the loveIn “Chasing the Scream,” journalist Johann Hari embarks on a global investigation into the history and consequences of the War on Drugs. Through a series of gripping personal stories and historical accounts, Hari challenges the core assumptions that have underpinned drug policy for over a century. He argues that the traditional approach of...

Spread the loveHarold Urschel reframes addiction as a chronic brain disease, not a moral failure or lack of willpower. His evidence-based approach integrates neuroscience, behavioral therapy, pharmacology, and family support to dramatically increase recovery rates—from ~30% to up to 90% success. Recovery is framed as both medical and behavioral healing. Amazon+12Barnes & Noble+12SoBrief+12 E...More

Spread the loveGabor Maté presents addiction not as a moral failing or solely a brain disease, but as a compassionate response to trauma and emotional dislocation. Through decades of work with severely addicted individuals in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Maté blends vivid case narratives, Buddhist metaphor, and neuroscience to articulate that addiction represents a human impulse...

Spread the love Byron Katie presents The Work, a self-inquiry practice asserting that suffering comes from believing unexamined thoughts, not from reality itself. Peace and transformation come from questioning and reframing those thoughts Accidentally Retired+12Shortform+12Barnes & Noble+12You Exec+6Wikipedia+6Blinkist+6. The Work: Four Core Questions Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s...More

Spread the loveJudith Grant’s Men and Substance Abuse: Narratives of Addiction and Recovery delves into the lived experiences of men who have journeyed from substance use through the grip of addiction to long-term sobriety, revealing how personal identities intertwine with social and cultural forces rienner.comjournals.sagepub.com. Through in-depth qualitative interviews and narrative analysis, ...More

Spread the loveThis expansive workbook consolidates six mental health guides into one volume, aiming to address a broad range of challenges—such as anxiety, depression, overthinking, relationship issues, and addiction—with practical, action-oriented tools. It’s designed for self-help practitioners and general readers looking for structured, hands-on improvement ThriftBooks. Included Manuscri...More

Spread the loveIn “Mindful Therapy: A Guide for Therapists and Helping Professionals,” Thomas Bien, Ph.D., presents a comprehensive and compassionate framework for integrating mindfulness into the practice of psychotherapy. While the book is written for professionals, its core principles offer profound insights for anyone on a path of healing. Bien, the author of “Mindful Recover...More

Spread the loveA comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and advanced students, this collection applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other contextual CBT approaches to treat a broad spectrum of addictive behaviors—from substance use to gambling, binge eating, and pornography dependence Wikipedia+15Google Books+15ResearchGate+15. Structure & Core ContentThe volume i...More

Spread the loveMindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) is an eight‐session, manualized aftercare program that weaves mindfulness meditation practices with cognitive‐behavioral relapse prevention skills to help clients cultivate present‐moment awareness, recognize automatic “relapse” patterns, and respond skillfully to triggers and cravings Guilford Press. Originally developed by Bowe...More

Spread the loveIn Rewire Your Brain, clinical psychologist John Arden presents neuroscience-backed strategies for harnessing the brain’s remarkable capacity to reorganize itself—neuroplasticity—to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits. Arden combines accessible science with practical exercises so readers can deliberately strengthen healthy neural pathways while weakening...More