8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People

by Sonnee D. Weedn

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Author: Sonnee D. Weedn

Publisher: Chispa Publishing

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ISBN 10: 0983277621
ISBN 13: 978-0983277620

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLCs) identified in 8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People are an under-utilized, but profoundly effective treatment for optimizing mental health and supporting recovery from most psychiatric issues, such as addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and trauma. Based on the exhaustive research of Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D. At the University of CA at Irvine, these TLCs described and amplified in this workbook serve as core curriculum for inpatient or outpatient programs, as well as individual use.

Why “lifestyle changes?” Because research shows that Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, such as changing one’s diet, getting regular exercise, relaxation, healthy recreation, time outdoors in nature, fostering supportive relationships, a spiritual practice and service to others, can be enormously beneficial for both mental and physical health and wellbeing.

TLC’s can help with addiction and reduce the risk of relapse. Of course, Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes are not the whole answer; no one thing is. However, they are a very valuable and proven modaity in recovery treatment.

Dr. Weedn’s 8 Ways Workbook brings TLC’s to the recovering person through an easy to use, yet very effective means; a well thought out road map towards positive change that supports recovery on many levels.

Review

“Everyone begins recovery work hoping in their heart that they can stop using drugs and alcohol for good. But, addiction doesn’t happen in the heart; it happens in the brain. This is where Dr. Weedn’s workbook comes in … providing an excellent recipe for healing the brain and optimizing mental and physical health. We’ll use it as part of our comprehensive treatment program.”
—Roy Duprez, M.S. Ed., Owner, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures

“When addiction sets in, the person and their history fall into an abyss of pain and suffering. Dr. Weedn’s workbook offers a guide to exit the darkness and remain sober, with a no-nonsense, kind and loving message, and realistic invitation to rebuild health and enjoy life again. This is a must read for those healing from addiction of any kind.”
—Ana Nogales, Ph.D., Founder, Casa de la Familia and Nogales Psychological Counseling

“This is FABULOUS! It is simple, elegant, and powerful. I would love to see this as the meat and potatoes – sorry the tofu and veggies of every treatment program.”
—Michele Saloner, Ph.D.

“Healing from addiction is very hard work. Revisiting childhood traumas, reconnecting with long denied feelings and emotions we have spent a lifetime eschewing, and building a life that supports health and intimacy, these are not small tasks. This workbook will give a structure you can lean into and rely on to support you in your healing. You can rely on its guidance and wisdom when the going gets tough and it will get tough. Dr. Weedn has valuable insight into this work and her workbook can become an important part of your healing journey.”
—Patricia Ravitz, MFT, President of the Marin Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

“8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People is a package of great enlightenment for the human body and is grounded in practicality.”
—Lama Tenzin Choegyal, Humanitarian, Tibetan Buddhist Monk

“This book is a reflection of the deep caring Dr. Weedn has for her patients, and is complimentary to her clinical work. She is always seeking the best for her patients and anyone who wants to live a fruitful and peaceful life should read this workbook and follow her directions.”
—Laila Elkeeb, M.D.

About the Author

Dr. Sonnee Weedn is a clinical and forensic psychologist with offices in Novato and Newport Beach, CA. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and an APA certified specialist in the treatment of alcoholism and other chemical dependencies. She is certified to practice EMDR and Emotional Transformation Therapy, and began her practice in 1980 when Viet Nam veterans were beginning to manifest symptoms of trauma and substance abuse. It is with them that she learned to treat the dual diagnosis of PTSD and chemical dependency. She has performed evaluations through the Veteran's Administration for veterans seeking disability evaluations for mental health issues. Dr. Weedn has been in private practice for almost 40 years, treating individuals, couples, and families, as well as maintaining three long-term therapy groups, and coaching executives and athletes. In October 2015 and 2016, she was an invited speaker for His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama's Mind, Body, Life Conference (Men-Tsee Khang) in Dharmsala, India. She consults to various treatment organizations in the area of continuing education for mental health professionals, and program development and implementation. Her consulting includes Elements Behavioral Health Promises, The Meadows, The Refuge, IITAP, Windward Way, Casa Capri the Ben Franklin Institute, Sierra Tucson, and The Heart Reconnection Institute. NASA astronaut, Col. (ret.) Yvonne Cagle, M.D., invited Dr. Weedn to be a founding member and chairman of the DSR-30 (Deep Space Research - 2030) Consortium, writing behavioral health protocols maintenance and monitoring of behavioral health for the astronauts going to Mars in the future. This consortium combines the talents of members from Fordham University and researchers, physicians and psychologists from varying areas of behavioral health.