Improving Communication and Relationships:
An Adults-in-Recovery Workbook
by Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.

© 1996       Paperback      96 pages

ISBN: 1-55691-107-6 

Price:  $ 15.00

About the Book

Improving Communication and Relationships is a recovery workbook which takes a pro-active approach in the recovery process to improve the relationships of individuals by helping them learn to communicate with family members and friends, as well as develop social support and relapse-prevention networks.

Improving Communication and Relationships is especially written for those already involved in the recovery process, and for those who have accepted their clinical dependency. They have learned coping strategies for chemical use cravings, and dealt with the other issues in early recovery. The workbook is designed for supervised use with a therapist, counselor, or AA/NA sponsor.

Contents
 

  • Effects of CD on family

  • Effects of CD on friendships

  • Making amends

  • Refusing alcohol and drugs

  • My social report system

  • Building a RP network

  • Mutuality in relationships

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  • My style of communication

  • Evaluating my interpersonal style

  • Evaluating my behavior

  • Improving my primary relationship

  • Improving relationships with my children

  • Love and Recovery

  • Suggested readings

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    Editorial Reviews

    “Addiction has often been described as a disease of isolation. This workbook is an invaluable guide to the importance and value of relationships in both understanding the disease and building recovery. Best, relationship is seen from the eyes of all involved and how each can play a part and share in the recovery process. A valuable guide for all.”  –Michael T. Flaherty, PhD, Executive Director, Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions, Pittsburgh, Penna.

    “This is one of the most useful workbooks we have found for helping recovering people understand and develop crucial skills for sober living. It guides actual practice in two areas critical to relapse prevention: relationships and communication.”  –Sharon Eakes: Professional and personal coach; founder of Hope Unlimited

    “One of the best guides I’ve ever used in recovery. It helped me learn some practical ways to make things better in my family and other relationships. The exercises really make you think and figure out what to do differently.”  –Carl, age 47, Drug addict