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“A high-quality Guilford workbook that…could be used as a supplement for therapy or for self-help. It could easily be used as a curriculum for group therapy. It has a host of useful worksheets and exercises to both learn skills and identify areas for improvement. I read this book hoping to learn more about skills for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and I ended up learning and being exposed to more skills than I had anticipated. My expectations were high and this workbook exceeded them! I'd highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to improve their relationships in the context of difficult life circumstances or clinicians who work with individuals who are seeking to improve their relationships while in recovery.”

—Advances in Cognitive Therapy


“One of the most important parts of recovery is reconnecting with other people. Drawing on many years of experience, Dr. Green helps you explore your emotions and assumptions about relationships, build healthy connections, and break free of toxic ones. The book is filled with sensitive and insightful exercises, information, and strategies. Everyone in recovery should take this workbook along on the journey!”

—Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of Changing for Good


“This excellent workbook provides evidence-based tools and tips to help you recover relationships as part of your recovery journey. What I love most about this book is the flexibility to pursue a range of different goals and the challenging of many myths about addiction and the recovery process. Dr. Green’s compassionate and caring approach is likely to help many people who are seeking to change.”

—Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Regents’ Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico


“I isolated myself for a long time due to severe alcohol dependency—and this workbook shed light on relationship recovery skills that I hadn’t even considered. The exercises in each chapter promote deep self-reflection and help you take action for personal growth. The chapter on emotional intimacy was the most useful information I’ve read so far in my recovery journey. For anyone looking to create more meaningful relationships—both new and old—this workbook is for you.”

—J.W., Dallas, Texas

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Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Getting Started

2. Understanding the Interplay between Relationships, Addiction, and Recovery Efforts

3. Identifying Barriers to Working on Relationships and Staying Motivated

4. Exploring the Unhealthy and Healthy Aspects of Your Relationships

5. Developing Your Communication Skills

6. Providing and Seeking Validation

7. Being Honest with Yourself and Others

8. Rebuilding Trust

9. Setting and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

10. Ending Relationships Appropriately

11. Building Emotional Intimacy

12. Monitoring Your Relationships and Relationship Skills

Resources

Index

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About the Author

Kelly E. Green, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where she has received awards for research and teaching excellence. Dr. Green is a recognized expert in evidence-based addiction treatment. She maintains a private practice with a particular focus on helping clients and their loved ones improve their relationships in the context of addiction recovery.

• Author's website

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Audience

Readers at any stage of recovery from addiction; also of interest to mental health and addiction professionals.