New Release Books by Joseph Nowinski

"This book picks up where "rehab" leaves off, and where the real work of recovery from substance abuse begins. It is a practical guide not only for the newly sober, but for their loved ones as well"--

Gain a clear understanding of the science and latest research behind the success of the Twelve Steps, a critical program used by millions of people around the world to stay sober and one of the greatest social movements of our time. Since the publication of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939, the Twelve Steps have been central to staying sober for millions of people around the world. Countless recovery and treatment organizations have adopted the Steps as their program for abstaining from addictive behaviors. But recently a growing chorus of critics has questioned the science behind this model. In this book, Nowinski calls upon the latest research, as well as his own seminal Project MATCH study, to show why systematically working a Twelve Step program yields predictable and successful outcomes. Whether you’re thinking of joining a Twelve Step group, or simply want to understand the science fueling one of the greatest social movements of our time, this book is for you. As any AA member will tell you, “It works if you work it.”

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in men is often misdiagnosed and typically leads to either no treatment or the wrong treatment. This is the first book to address this under-recognized problem. It contains symptoms and causes, as well as treatment, targeted to men who suffer from BPD. Joseph Nowinski, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the author of numerous books. His most recent books include Saying Goodbye: A Guide to Coping with a Loved One''s Terminal Illness and Almost Alcoholic: Is My (Or My Loved One''s) Drinking a Problem?

The Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) Handbook documents the efficacy of TSF as proven in Project MATCH, a study that found it as effective as motivational enhancement and cognitive-behavioral treatment. Millions of people put their faith in the Twelve Steps every day. As a treatment provider, however, you need more than faith: you need proof to show accountability. The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook documents the efficacy of Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) as proven in Project MATCH, a nationwide study that found TSF as effective as motivational enhancement and cognitive-behavioral treatment. Suitable for group or individual treatment programs. Twelve Step Facilitation is now listed on SAMHSA''s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Determine if your drinking is a problem, develop strategies for curbing your intake, and measure your progress with this practical, engaging guide to taking care of yourself. Every day, millions of people drink a beer or two while watching a game, shake a cocktail at a party with friends, or enjoy a glass of wine with a good meal. For more than 30 percent of these drinkers, alcohol has begun to have a negative impact on their everyday lives. Yet, only a small number are true alcoholics--people who have completely lost control over their drinking and who need alcohol to function. The great majority are what Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski call "Almost Alcoholics," a growing number of people whose excessive drinking contributes to a variety of problems in their lives.In Almost Alcoholic, Dr. Doyle and Dr. Nowinski give the facts and guidance needed to address this often unrecognized and devastating condition. They provide the tools toidentify and assess your patterns of alcohol use;evaluate its impact on your relationships, work, and personal well-being;develop strategies and goals for changing the amount and frequency of alcohol use;measure the results of applying these strategies; andmake informed decisions about your next steps.

When someone you love receives a terminal diagnosis, the whole family is suddenly faced with a prolonged crisis. While medical advances have given us the gift of extending life, meaning that a loved one could survive months or even years before dying, it has also changed the way we grieve. Published in collaboration with Harvard Health Publications, Saying Goodbye guides you through this complex journey, offering hope and healing for those who may be "living with death" for an extended period of time.

Argues that there is a three year window in which to acclimatize children to a new family life following divorce, uses case studies and new research to advise parents on the transition.

The Family Recovery Program provides clinicians with a research-based approach that improves the well-being of concerned significant others and teaches them how to restructure their relationship to the substance abuser to enhance that person''s motivation to change. The CD-ROM contains handouts and worksheets for clients and clinical checklists to guide therapists.

Issues like violence, drinking, self-mutilation, and eating disorders are on the rise among teens. The author has more than 20 years of experience working with troubled teens as well as serving as a special consultant to major research centers including Yale and Columbia Universities. This book includes compelling stories of some of the author''s patients - the problems they have struggled with and how they found their way to a healthier identity. Each story illustrates the issue of developing identity and how the author has helped these troubled teens. Each chapter concludes with practical information for parents to use in helping their children, plus a Q & A section that addresses the most common questions asked by parents and teens.

Insight, explanations, and practical solutions for overcoming insecurity and sensitivity -- from a top psychologist In simple language, Joseph Nowinski explains that insecurity is not a flaw or shortcoming, but rather a personality trait that reflects both temperament and life experiences. And, most important, he shows how insecurity can be conquered so that one can thrive -- especially in work and love. The first book to investigate insecurity, The Tender Heart sheds light on its common causes and provides guidelines for overcoming the self-doubt, debilitating self-consciousness, and chronic lack of confidence that prevent many people from enjoying life to its fullest. Combining personality quizzes and case histories of people who have conquered their insecurities, The Tender Heart offers expert advice on: Healing insecurity Avoiding emotional predators who seek out sensitive people Coping with a tough-hearted partner or colleague Finding your emotional mate Raising children who are self-confident The Tender Heart is for anyone who has experienced times when their own insecurity or the insecurity of others has interfered with valued relationships or prevented them from realizing their potential.

6 Questions That Can Change Your Life presents the compelling new concept of quantum change, a sudden insight leading to a life-changing shift of perception and behavior. Quantum change is faster and more encompassing as well as longer lasting than the just take one small step self-help philosophy of the past decade. Dr. Joseph Nowinski, a noted psychologist and author, guides readers through a forward-looking journey toward change that can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful future. The book points out that many of us ask ourselves the wrong questions. For example, we ask, Who should I be? rather than Who am I? or What do I want? rather than Why am I here? We live our life by listening to external voices rather than internal ones.Self-assessment tests and charts guide those seeking fulfillment toward realistic goals, helped by inspiring examples of personal transformation from Dr. Nowinskis files. For anyone who has ever questioned their goals or purpose, 6 Questions That Can Change Your Life is the key to energizing renewal.

Specific, practical advice on how to identify the man you''re really looking, rather than wasting time in the wrong relationships.

The Twelve Step Facilitation Handbook with CE test

Maximize the effectiveness of The Twelve Step Facilitation Outpatient Program. The easy-to-use facilitator guide by Joseph Nowinski is available as a separate component so professionals at your facility can have their own copy. The Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) treatment model was found as effective as other successful treatment modalities in the Project MATCH treatment study. Twelve Step Facilitation is now listed on SAMHSA''s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Read NREPP''s Intervention Summary for specific rating scores.

Millions of men in this country are addicted: to alcohol or drugs, to sex, work, food, or gambling. A poor substitute for comfort, self-confidence, and spirituality, all addictions have the power to destroy lives, relationships, and families. Although women, too, may suffer from addictions, the ratio of men to women enrolled in treatment programs for alcohol or drug abuse is roughly three to one. And in a survey of the population at large, men were five times as likely as women to be diagnosed as alcohol dependent. Why are men so much more vulnerable to addiction? What do addictions as different as sex, alcohol, cocaine, and work have in common? What can men do to escape from the throes of addiction and the addictive tendencies within themselves? In Hungry Hearts, Joseph Nowinski reveals that addiction is the result of emotional desperation which, as much as any craving, is responsible for addicts relapsing or trading one addiction for another. Venturing beyond the common theory that men''s greater susceptibility to addiction is genetic, he points instead to society''s long held belief in and exaggeration of men''s resilience and toughness, at the expense of their sensitivity. It is an accident of history that men are often viewed as insensitive and emotionally tough, Nowinski asserts, and that myth has contributed to the insecurity and isolation that drive men toward addiction. Through an in-depth examination of the social, psychological, and historical perspectives on men and addiction, Nowinski offers a new model for men to rebuild their self-esteem and truly open themselves to intimacy. For men who suffer from an addiction, and for those who care for them both personally andprofessionally, Hungry Hearts is an essential book.

Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults discusses the special problems of substance abuse in people from 13 to 23, and provides advice on setting up treatment programs for young people and their families.

A clinical psychologist and sex therapist offers guidelines in ensuring the continuation of sexual desire in a relationship and removing barriers to spontaneous passion

Research proves that belonging to a Twelve Step Fellowship group increases the chances of long-term recovery from addictions and is also helpful with treating compulsive behaviors and mental health disorders. Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) is an evidence-based approach that together with active involvement in a Twelve Step group helps individuals succeed as they move from treatment into recovery. Listed on SAMHSA''s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), the Twelve Step Facilitation program, which includes the Twelve Step Facilitation Handbook, is an invaluable resource for understanding the effectiveness of the Twelve Steps and showing the importance of outcome-based treatment in modern health care. Beginning with a history of Project MATCH, this handbook introduces the scientific basis for TSF and goes on to highlight new research, describe the program''s theoretical applications, and explain new features included in this second edition. Includes: Explanation of revised session topics Advice for common misconceptions about TSF Guidance on volunteer- and peer-led facilitation Recommendations for individual and group administration Applications for all substance use disorders and compulsive behavior The CE test is shrink-wrapped with the handbook.

Millions of people put their faith in the Twelve Steps every day. As a treatment provider, however, you need more than faith: you need proof to show accountability. Research proves that belonging to a Twelve Step Fellowship group increases the chances of long-term recovery from addictions and is also helpful with treating compulsive behaviors and mental health disorders. Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) is an evidence-based approach that together with active involvement in a Twelve Step group helps individuals succeed as they move from treatment into recovery. Adapted from the Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) program, Twelve Step Facilitation for Co-occurring Disorders (TSF-COD) offers specialized sessions that address the unique needs of those with both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Maximize the effectiveness of The Twelve Step Facilitation Program. The easy-to-use facilitator guide by Joseph Nowinski, PhD, is available as a separate component so professionals at your facility can have their own copy. This Facilitator Guide has an introduction that includes a summary of the main points covered in the Twelve Step Facilitation Handbook, step-by-step facilitation instructions for the program facilitator (including suggestions on what the facilitator should say), DVD with integrated videos to enhance comprehension, and a CD-ROM that includes checklists for the sessions (which serve a dual role as measures of treatment fidelity).

Millions of people put their faith in the Twelve Steps every day. As a treatment provider, however, you need more than faith: you need proof to show accountability. Research proves that belonging to a Twelve Step Fellowship group increases the chances of long-term recovery from addictions and is also helpful with treating compulsive behaviors and mental health disorders. Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) is an evidence-based approach that together with active involvement in a Twelve Step group helps individuals succeed as they move from treatment into recovery. Maximize the effectiveness of The Twelve Step Facilitation Outpatient Program. The easy-to-use facilitator guide by Joseph Nowinski, PhD, is available as a separate component so professionals at your facility can have their own copy. The Facilitator Guide has an introduction that includes a summary of the main points covered in the Twelve Step Facilitation Handbook, step-by-step facilitation instructions for the program facilitator (including suggestions on what the facilitator should say), DVD with integrated videos to enhance comprehension, and a CD-ROM that includes checklists for the sessions (which serve a dual role as measures of treatment fidelity).