Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery (Unabridged)
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3.7 • 18 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A counselor at one of the most innovative and renowned drug and alcohol treatment centers in the world introduces an empowering approach to addiction recovery that addresses the whole self—mind, body, and spirit
This “useful and practical perspective on what you can do to recover from [addiction]” can replace or supplement 12-step programs—at any stage in your recovery (Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery)
Rewired is a new, breakthrough approach to fighting addiction and self-damaging behavior by acknowledging our personal power to bring ourselves back from the brink. Centered on the concept of self-actualization, Rewired will guide you towards not only physical sobriety, but a mental, emotional, and spiritual sobriety by learning to identify key principles within yourself, including authenticity, honesty, gratitude, and understanding a need for solitude.
Rewired addresses the whole self; just as addiction affects every part of one’s life, so too must its treatment. By helping us to build a healthy space to support our own recovery, we can rewrite the negative behaviors that result in addiction. Usable in conjunction with or in place of 12-step programs, Rewired allows for a more holistic approach, helping to create a personalized treatment plan that is right for you.
Each section in Rewired includes:
• Personal anecdotes from the author’s own struggles with alcoholism and addiction
• Inspiring true success stories of patients overcoming their addictions
• Questions to engage you into finding what is missing from your recovery
• Positive affirmations and intentions to guide and motivate
With all the variables, both physical and emotional, that play into overcoming addiction, Rewired enables us to stay strong and positive as we progress on the path to recovery. Rewired teaches patience and compassion, the two cornerstones of a new, humanist approach to curing addiction. Remember, addicts are not broken people that need to be fixed—they just have a few crossed wires.
Customer Reviews
Positive self change..
I really like the information on changing your negative mindset which really cements addiction recovery. However, it lacks information about abstaining from one’s addiction to initially stop. And the author gives a lot of affirmations at the end of the book but really doesn’t provide information on how to use them.
Entertaining and Informational!
I do a lot of driving, so audiobooks are my jam - but having said that, I can easily get bored and wind up not finishing a book. This was not the case with Rewired. I have been in recovery a little over a decade, and yet I learned so many helpful tips and tricks I hadn’t heard of. I bought it when I had decided to become a sober coach, and it was extremely helpful in working with my own clients. My partner (who is not in recovery or sober) even enjoyed it! We were coming home from a road trip and I was listening to it while she was in the passenger seat asleep. When she woke up, I reached for my phone to put on music instead, but before I could do so she said, “no, wait, I like this.” Just goes to show its a great read for everyone!
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