Book
Cravings and addictions : free yourself from the struggle of addictive behavior with acceptance and commitment therapy / Maria Karekla, PhD, Megan Kelly, PhD.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781684038336 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: viii, 187 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Acceptance and commitment therapy. Substance abuse > Treatment. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 362.29 Kar | 31681010290385 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Cravings-those intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction-are at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravings-from food and drugs to alcohol and smoking-using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven, and addiction-free life"-- - Baker & Taylor
Offers practical strategies for managing and overcoming cravings to certain substances or behaviors using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to take back control of your life through accepting cravings as normal and choosing to not surrender to them. Original. - New Harbinger Pubns Inc
Cravingsâthose intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfactionâare at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravingsâfrom food and drugs to alcohol and smokingâusing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven, and addiction-free life. - New Harbinger Pubns Inc
A powerful, evidence-based program grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for managing cravings related to addictions and taking charge of your life.
Whether you struggle with overeating, alcohol, drugs, or smoking, youâre all too familiar with the cravings that propel your habit. Cravingsâthat intense desire for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfactionâare the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing what to do with those urges can make the difference between managing your addiction and giving into it. This book can help.
Cravings and Addictions presents practical strategies based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the cravings at the core of your addiction. Youâll learn to recognize the cues that lead to addictive behaviors, and discover how you can move beyond addiction to commit to a life driven by what you care about and want in life. If youâre ready to stop living life at the mercy of your cravings and addiction, let this book be your guide to regaining control.
ACT: Accept, Choose, and Take Action to Manage Your Cravingsâand Take Back Control of Your Life!
- Accept that cravings are a normal part of everyday life, just like other thoughts and feelings.
- Choose to surrender to the cravingâor choose to engage in actions aligned with your goals and values.
- Take action to change your life for the betterâand develop a sense of meaning, purpose, and vitality.
