New Life, New Friends
Author: Baldwin, Christina
ISBN: 9780553354638
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 01 Mar 1993
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback / softback
b>An essential guide to cultivating sober relationships while in recovery/b>br> br> The early days of recovery can be overwhelmingly lonely. But this is the time you need friends most. i>New Life, New Friends/i> is a unique and practical guide to cultivating supportive relationships. Drawing on the words and experiences of many people in recovery, it shows how to-br>br>.Find people who share your commitment to personal change and growthbr>.Cope with self-consciousness and low self-esteembr>.Choose a sponsor and make the most of your Twelve Step group br>.Establish boundaries and "ground rules" to keep relationships on trackbr>.Handle work or social situations where drinks, drugs, or unhealthy foods are availablebr>.Learn to ask for what you need-and to say no when necessarybr>.Deal with family anger, guilt, or rejectionbr> .Develop the most important friendship of your life-with yourselfbr>br>b>Praise fori>New Life, New Friends/i>/b>br>br>"i>New Life, New Friends/i> honors the often neglected, but very important relationship that is a cornerstone of the recovery process."b>-Stephanie Covington, PhD, author of i>Leaving the Enchanted Forest/i>/b>br>br>"A practical workbook that should accompany people as they leave treatment and begin the exhilarating journey to recovery."b>-Jack Mumey, author of i>The Joy of Being Sober/i>/b>
ISBN: 9780553354638
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 01 Mar 1993
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback / softback
b>An essential guide to cultivating sober relationships while in recovery/b>br> br> The early days of recovery can be overwhelmingly lonely. But this is the time you need friends most. i>New Life, New Friends/i> is a unique and practical guide to cultivating supportive relationships. Drawing on the words and experiences of many people in recovery, it shows how to-br>br>.Find people who share your commitment to personal change and growthbr>.Cope with self-consciousness and low self-esteembr>.Choose a sponsor and make the most of your Twelve Step group br>.Establish boundaries and "ground rules" to keep relationships on trackbr>.Handle work or social situations where drinks, drugs, or unhealthy foods are availablebr>.Learn to ask for what you need-and to say no when necessarybr>.Deal with family anger, guilt, or rejectionbr> .Develop the most important friendship of your life-with yourselfbr>br>b>Praise fori>New Life, New Friends/i>/b>br>br>"i>New Life, New Friends/i> honors the often neglected, but very important relationship that is a cornerstone of the recovery process."b>-Stephanie Covington, PhD, author of i>Leaving the Enchanted Forest/i>/b>br>br>"A practical workbook that should accompany people as they leave treatment and begin the exhilarating journey to recovery."b>-Jack Mumey, author of i>The Joy of Being Sober/i>/b>
