Description

When someone you love is struggling with mental health and/or substance addiction, getting help can be a challenging endeavor—especially when they refuse to accept assistance. This strategy guide will teach you essential information and provide a step-by-step plan to leverage your loved one into a position to accept help and begin living a healthier life. Using the critical knowledge, skills, and steps presented, you will guide your loved one to a place where treatment is the only option left on the table, leading to a new chapter in life—one filled with promise, family and friends, and a renewed sense of worth.

In this book, you will learn about:

25 Must Knows—the critical and foundational knowledge for getting loved ones help.

the 80-20 Model and the aspect of the disease families must shut down to get your loved one onto a healthy path.

the Disease Vaccine—three common traits in people who maintain long-term success in recovery.

Phases of Recovery—what to expect in the treatment process and the typical treatment options when developing a strong mental health program.

the most consistent factors found present in a resilient, long-term recovery plan.

Written by an educator and board-certified psychologist with nearly twenty years experience working with demographically diverse populations encompassing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including substance use, anxiety, and mood disorders, this is the assistance you and your family have been looking for—a practical, hands-on guide to getting your loved one into therapy and on the road to recovery.

"A beacon of hope to families struggling." —Cameron H., sober for ten years

"Dr. Licuanan's book is one I wish I had when our son was struggling with addiction and depression." —Christine V., parent of child in recovery for ten years

"It is practical, simple, and relatable." —Bernadette H., PMHNP, husband Dave, six years sober