Recovery from Smoking: Quitting With the Twelve Step Process - Softcover

Hoffman, Elizabeth Hanson; Hoffman, Christopher Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156838307X ISBN 13: 9781568383071

Publisher: Hazelden, 1998

Synopsis

Second Edition

Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman rationalized her smoking for 27 years, then she finally accepted the fact that she was powerless over cigarettes. Using her own story, the Twelve Steps, and techniques she has developed as a practicing psychologist, Hoffman will help you find the strength to finally let go of smoking.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"I am a recovering nicotine addict who believes that sharing my experience, strength, and hope with other addicts will keep me from picking up a cigarette, one day at a time." Liz Hoffman started smoking at thirteen. Over the years, reasoning, pleading, even medical advice to quit had little effect on her. Liz Hoffman's smoking continued through the years it took her to become Dr. Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman, practicing psychologist. And then Dr. Hoffman discovered the miracle of support and inspiration for quitting available from other recovering nicotine addicts. Interweaving her own intensely emotional story with clear professional knowledge, Dr. Hoffman gently leads nicotine addicts through the Twelve Step process. Beginning by helping nicotine addicts identify and understand the defense mechanisms they create to protect their habit, Recovery from Smoking guides the way to experiencing the life-changing power and joy of spiritual recovery. "Finally, emotional recovery for the nicotine addict! Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman provides the road map for success at quitting and living fully and freely." -Ann Smith, M.S.,C.A.C. author of Overcoming Perfectionism and Adult Grandchildren of Alcoholics

About the Author

Liz Hoffman received her Ph.D. in psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She is a licensed psychologist and is certified in Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association. Liz opened her private practice in 1984, and with a staff of psychologists, social workers, and addiction specialists, has provided psychotherapy to clients since that time. Although her practice still provides general psychological services to a diverse client base of adults, adolescents, and children, during the last several years Liz and the women in her practice have specialized in services for women. As a consultant to the Caron Foundation, Liz assists in the design and implementation of gender separate services for women with a variety of addiction and relationship problems. Her book, Recovery from Smoking: Quitting With the Twelve Step Process, is distributed nationally and serves as the treatment manual for the Caron Foundation's 5-day inpatient nicotine program which she helped design and implement in 1991. Liz's book, Kids Can Cope With Divorce, was published by Marco Press and is targeted to schools for ready access by counselors, teachers, children, and their parents. Liz has written numerous articles and enjoys providing consultations nationally to business and industry on the topics of nicotine addiction, psychological issues, and empowerment for women. Workshops on "Burnout Prevention," "Spirituality and Female Sexual Development," and "Fulfilling Your Life's Mission in the Workplace and Home," are of special interest to her. Liz's inspiration and energy come from quiet, meditative experience as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hazelden
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156838307X
• ISBN 13: 9781568383071
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 157