Navigating Treatment & Addiction: A Guide for Families
Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The guide includes basic definitions, as well as in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips. This guide was released in the summer of 2020. It was created by the Addiction Policy Forum staff in conjunction with an Expert Review Panel composed of prominent researchers and physicians in the addiction field. The guide was also crafted with support from the Family Support Advisory Committee made up of family members with lived experience.
Beyond Addictions: Free to Live a New Life in Christ
Beyond Addictions is a Biblically-based, Christ-centered book that has been used
in prison to successfully set men free from addictions. It is now available to everyone who wants to move beyond their addictions to experience new life in Christ. Beginning with a Biblical description of the problem, and directs you to the solution that is found in a practical, daily relationship with Jesus Christ. The book relies heavily upon the application of scripture; more than 200 passages are employed throughout to show you how God can set you free, and keep you free, from all addiction. Assignments are also included to enable you to apply the lessons learned in each chapter.
Free In Christ Prison Ministries
Jeff & Deb Rudd
PO Box 1492, Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-7381
The Invitation to Change - A Short Guide
The Invitation to Change Approach© (ITC) is a holistic helping framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use. In each chapter, this workbook will introduce you to a key ITC topic—like Behaviors Make Sense, Increasing Positive Behaviors, and One Size Does Not Fit All—and then help you practice with special activities.
The 20 Minute Guide
This is a practical, compassionate and effective roadmap for those who are concerned about their loved one’s substance use, or want to learn ways to prevent it.
We created this workbook and free online resource for parents, partners, friends, and family members who want to help a loved one change their relationship with substances. Based on the Invitation to Change®, the 20-Minute Guide contains practical ideas and exercises to help you help your loved one through the process of change.
Click here to access the entire 20-Minute Guide for FREE.
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change
Written by the Founders and Director of Family Services at The Center for Motivation and Change. This book shows families and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement, and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. We recommend this book for anyone who is looking to help a loved one make a change. And it goes “beyond addiction” to the process of change, motivation, and the science of helping someone change a behavior.
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