Reseña del libro "When a Loved One Is Addicted: How to Offer Hope and Help (en Inglés)"
Practical advice, trusted research, plus definitions, causes, and solutions to helping a loved one recover from addiction.You can be free of the harmful effects of a loved one's addiction! Dr. Gregory Jantz believes every person can find a unique pathway through powerlessness, fear, guilt, shame, and despair back into the light and fresh air of freedom because God is the Great Healer, for whom anything is possible.Discover ways to: Recognize the difference between compassion and codependenceIdentify signs and symptoms of addictions, as well as types of addictionsMake your own health and wellbeing a priorityStop enabling your loved one's addictionSet boundaries and stick to themHold a positive, productive interventionFind the right kind of treatment programSupport your loved one in treatment and beyondBy grounding yourself in a clear understanding of what addiction is, how and why it takes hold in someone's life, and how to protect yourself while maintaining your love for them, you'll be far better equipped to offer appropriate help. This book will help you gain the awareness you need to move forward in truth and grace, to succeed at what you can do: love the addict unconditionally and be a positive presence in their life, guided by healthy boundaries that protect everyone.Key Features: Trustworthy: Filled with up-to-date research, this solid resource provides trusted facts and proven advice to help a loved one with addictionRelevant: Whether your loved one is dealing with a substance, emotional, or behavior addiction, this resource includes advice broad enough to help with most addictions and specific enough to tackle root causes effectivelyEasy to Read: Packed with summaries, checklists, and bullet lists, it's never been easier to digest practical and informative researchPractical: Includes practical courses of action to take when helping a friend or family member along the recovery processEasy to Carry: Compact, lightweight, and easily fits in your hand, purse, and bag
