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**********Packed with Real-life Scenarios********Managing Mental Health During Addiction Recovery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Addiction and Improving Mental WellnessAddiction is a complex condition that affects not only the body but also the mind. Managing mental health during addiction recovery is crucial to achieving lasting sobriety and improving overall well-being. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step strategies and tools to help individuals with substance use disorders address their mental health concerns and achieve long-term recovery.The book covers a wide range of topics, including identifying mental health symptoms, building a support system, exploring medication-assisted treatment, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, enhancing communication skills, discovering new, substance-free social circles, embracing the lifelong process of recovery, acknowledging achievements and milestones, practicing self-forgiveness and patience, and pursuing ongoing personal growth and learning.Inside this book you will understand: Strategies for Managing Mental Health during Addiction RecoveryTips for Maintaining Mental Health while in Recovery from AddictionManaging Co-occurring Disorders During Addiction RecoveryHolistic Approaches to Managing Mental Health in Addiction RecoveryMindfulness Practices for Mental Health during Addiction RecoveryBuilding Resilience for Mental Health in Addiction RecoveryUnderstanding Trauma and Mental Health in Addiction RecoveryOvercoming Stigma and Managing Mental Health in Addiction RecoveryNavigating Relationships and Mental Health in Addiction RecoverySelf-Care Practices for Managing Mental Health during Addiction RecoveryThe first few chapters of the book discuss the importance of understanding mental health symptoms and building a support system to help individuals manage their addiction and mental health concerns. The book also provides guidance on exploring medication-assisted treatment, which has been shown to be effective in treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions.The middle chapters of the book focus on practical strategies for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, enhancing communication skills, and discovering new, substance-free social circles. These skills are essential for individuals who want to develop a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle in recovery.The book also delves into the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery, exploring the lifelong process of recovery, acknowledging achievements and milestones, practicing self-forgiveness, and cultivating patience. These skills are important for individuals who want to build a more positive and resilient mindset and develop the skills needed to overcome the challenges of addiction recovery.The final chapters of the book focus on pursuing ongoing personal growth and learning. This includes exploring new hobbies and interests, developing new skills, and continuing to work on self-improvement. By embracing the lifelong journey of recovery and committing to personal growth and learning, individuals can continue to improve their mental health and well-being long after they have achieved sobriety.Overall, Managing Mental Health During Addiction Recovery provides a comprehensive guide to help individuals overcome addiction and improve their mental wellness. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about addiction and mental health. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a family member, or an individual struggling with addiction, this book provides practical advice and guidance to help you achieve lasting recovery and improve your overall quality of life.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.Born in what is now Nigeria in 1745, Olaudah Equiano's peaceful childhood was brought to an abrupt end when he was captured and enslaved aged 11. He spent much of the next ten years of his life at sea, seeing action in the Seven Years' War. When he was finally able to buy his freedom, he went on to become a prominent member of the abolition movement and in 1789 published one of the first books by a Black African writer. Journey Back to Freedom focuses on Equiano's early life, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit and one man's determination to be free.

Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. This is his incredible and often untold story. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkins's 'family' - a group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets. There's Addy, who can become a very convincing boy when she needs to; the beautiful Bella, who can charm any rich young man out of his fortune; Sam, an escaped slave and Cato himself, a young boy, who Mother Hopkins has taught everything she knows.But old age is slowing Mother Hopkins down, and she wants to carry out one last con, a con to outdo all the cons that have gone before. And so the gang set about bringing ruin upon Captain Walker, a proud and cruel slave captain, who deserves to be taught a lesson or two . . .

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed . . . Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, 'Princess' Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in. But who is the real Caraboo?In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart . . .

A collection of writings from people who have created aftercare programs that offer pespectives - from the practical how-to's in developing a program to the more personal stories that enlighten the reader on the motivation behind those who founded the programs.

Telefantasy offers the first book length study to consider the place of fantasy, science fiction, and horror dramas in the history of British and US television.

Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, whose mother was an enslaved African woman and whose father was a French noble.Alex is happy living with his brothers and sister on his father's farm on Haiti but his father wants to go back to France and can't afford to take his mixed-race children with him. Soon, Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France.From a slave on the streets of Port au Prince to a general in the French army, the dramatic true story of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas' life (the inspiration for his son's book The Three Musketeers) is brought to life by award-winning author, Catherine Johnson. Featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson, this book is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed . Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

At the age of 18, Catherine Johnson was the driver in an automobile accident in which a friend was killed. With compassion, insight, and beautiful prose the author leads us through her personal journey of guilt, grief, and eventual forgiveness. Finding Mercy in this World is a memoir about loss, about the healing power of love, the beauty of the natural world, and the moments of grace that make us good again.

"Gentlemen!" William McAdam addressed the room, a knife in each hand. "Your watches, please! I guarantee you the fastest amputation ever performed anywhere in the world..."

Offers a range of perspectives on the complex and multifaceted history of a British commercial broadcaster, this book explores key tensions and conflicts which have influenced the ITV service. It shows that ITV has had to tread an uneasy line between public service and commercial imperatives, and between a pluralistic regional structure.