The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery, Second Edition

BUILD MINDFULNESS, STRENGTHEN RECOVERY, AND CREATE LASTING SOBRIETY

Includes Guided Practices, Reflection Exercises, and Mindfulness Tools for Recovery

Struggling With Addiction Recovery, Emotional Triggers, or Maintaining Sobriety?

Recovery is a lifelong journey. Many people working through addiction recovery or substance abuse recovery discover that staying sober requires more than abstinence.

Old habits, emotional stress, and mental patterns can make recovery feel overwhelming without the right tools.

How can you stay present during difficult moments?
How can mindfulness help strengthen long-term sobriety?
How can meditation and awareness support emotional healing during recovery?

The good news is that mindfulness practices and compassionate self-awareness can transform recovery into a path of lasting personal growth and resilience.

THIS MINDFULNESS IN RECOVERY GUIDEBOOK MAKES HEALING PRACTICAL AND ACCESSIBLE

The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery, Second Edition provides a clear and supportive approach to integrating mindfulness into recovery from all forms of addiction and sober living.

Written by recovery educator and former Buddhist monk John Bruna, this guide combines evidence-based mindfulness practices with practical recovery tools used in treatment centers and recovery communities worldwide.

Whether you are beginning your sobriety journey, returning after a setback, or supporting others in recovery, this book offers a structured path to build awareness, emotional regulation, and inner stability.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE

• A practical framework for mindfulness in addiction recovery
• Seven core mindfulness skills that support lasting sobriety
• Guided meditation for addiction recovery and emotional balance
• Reflection exercises and journaling prompts for self-awareness
• Practical tools used in recovery groups, treatment programs, and counseling settings
• Mindfulness strategies that complement 12-step recovery and other recovery pathways

These mindfulness practices help readers develop greater clarity, compassion, and resilience, supporting recovery not only from addiction but also from the mental patterns that reinforce it.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

• Individuals working through addiction recovery or substance abuse recovery
• People seeking mindfulness practices for sobriety and emotional healing
• Readers interested in mindful living in recovery and relapse prevention
• Counselors, therapists, and recovery professionals seeking mindfulness recovery tools
• Support groups and treatment programs looking for recovery workbook style resources

A POWERFUL RESOURCE FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY WORK

Widely used in treatment centers and recovery communities, this guidebook offers accessible teachings, structured exercises, and trauma-informed recovery tools that work in both personal and group settings.

Its flexible format allows it to be used as:

• A mindfulness workbook for recovery
• A guide for mindful sobriety practices
• A companion resource for 12-step mindfulness and recovery programs
• A practical tool for recovery education and group facilitation

BEGIN BUILDING A MINDFUL LIFE IN RECOVERY

Recovery is not just about leaving addiction behind—it’s about creating a life filled with purpose, awareness, and emotional balance.

With clear teachings, guided mindfulness exercises, and practical recovery strategies, this book provides a compassionate roadmap for lasting sobriety and meaningful personal transformation.

Start building resilience, clarity, and mindful recovery today.

John Bruna, M.Ed., is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery(R) Institute and an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness and wellness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk with over three decades of experience working in the field of recovery.Since 2017, he has trained substance use disorder counselors, therapists, psychologists, and social workers in mindfulness-based interventions for both self-care and integration into the therapeutic process. John developed the Mindfulness in Recovery(R) curriculum and training program and has presented at TEDx, Google, Facebook, and conferences throughout the United States.