ABSTRACT

In this ground-breaking book, Michael Clemmens offers a new model of treatment for long-term recovery which goes beyond the traditional "disease" paradigm. Working from the belief that a fuller life for the recovering addict is grounded on a foundation of abstinence, the author explores a "self-modulation" approach which leads to a change in the behavior from within the individual while developing and expanding connection with others.

chapter One|18 pages

Addiction and Gestalt Therapy

chapter Two|11 pages

The Process of Addiction

The Roots of Recovery

chapter Three|7 pages

The Challenge of Recovering Addicts as Clients

chapter Four|24 pages

The Developmental Stages and Tasks of Recovery

chapter Five|21 pages

Five Case Studies in Recovery

chapter Six|24 pages

Long-Term Recovery

The Expanding Horizon

chapter Seven|16 pages

Relapse

chapter Eight|20 pages

Individual Differences

chapter Nine|13 pages

Working with the Body