Bøger af Veronica Valli

Winner of the eLit book award for self-help & Award-Winning Finalist in the "Self-Help: General" category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards Kristen Johnston Emmy award winning actress & NY Times best selling Author says: "Veronica Valli has written one of the clearest, most fascinating & truly helpful books on addiction I've ever read. To me, it's up there with 'Clean' by David Sheff, except from the viewpoint of someone who's in long term recovery. Whether you're struggling now & need help, have struggled in the past, or you've ever loved an addict, this book pierces through the confusing and terrifying misinformation that surrounds this disease. From the first page to the last, I was completely enthralled by this brilliantly researched, refreshingly straightforward & delightfully compelling book." At last, a book that reveals why alcoholics think, feel and behave the way they do. This book looks into the heart and mind of the alcoholic; it explains their thought processes, how they feel and why they behave so self-destructively. Written by an addictions therapist and recovered alcoholic, it answers the question that every alcoholic and their loved ones have always asked, 'Why do I/they drink this way?'. Veronica understands that recovery is a journey and the steps that need to be taken in order to achieve successful, sustainable sobriety. This book, written in easy to understand language, isn't prescriptive but offers a deep understanding of the vital components that drive an alcoholic - and walks you through the steps you need to take to recover. It is simply a must read for any struggling alcoholic or drug addict, and their loved ones. Live the life you were meant to live. Learn how to mange your feelings to stay away from alcohol. A great resource for treatment centre's Recommended by addictions counsellors and treatment centre managers. This book is a great resource for clients early in recovery and a perfect accompaniment to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Scroll up and grab a copy today.

How to stop drinking, stay stopped, and develop emotional skills for a life of excitement and connection ... without the hangover."No thanks-I'm not drinking tonight." In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, making this simple statement can make us feel like we're depriving or even punishing ourselves. "When we realize we don't want to drink anymore or can no longer drink safely, it can feel like the only choices are to spiral out of control or embrace a joyless life," says psychotherapist and sobriety expert Veronica Valli. "But it's not true! Sobriety can be a path filled with fun, excitement, belonging, relaxation, and romance."Soberful offers a practical and straightforward program on how to get sober and stay sober by increasing your self-worth, energy, and participation in life. Valli begins by debunking widespread beliefs about alcohol and sobriety, including the illusion that alcohol itself is the problem. Then she takes you into the heart of her method for building an alcohol-free life that works-the Five Pillars of Sustainable Sobriety:. Movement-Taking care of your body for physical and emotional health. Connection-Using self-compassion as a foundation for creating healthy and authentic relationships. Balance-Learning how to disarm the triggers that make you want to drink. Process-Validating, honoring, and accepting the past to move forward into the future. Growth-How to keep changing, keep learning, and keep choosing to stay sober throughout the journey of your life"When we change how we experience the world, we can stop trying to escape our feelings with alcohol," Valli says. As a leader and pioneer in the field with 21 years of sobriety, Valli now shares the same steps that worked for her and her clients. Written with gentle humor and compassion, Soberful provides a road map to a life beyond drinking-one that is expansive, fulfilling, and joyously free.