Mindful Recovery : A Spiritual Path to Healing from Addiction

Using mindfulness in treating addiction-a complete self-help programThis unique book offers the practice of mindfulness-or "calm awareness" _as an antidote to the many pitfalls of the addictive path. Drawing on their own research and professional experience as both therapists and meditation teachers, Thomas and Beverly Bien provide readers with ten "doorways" into mindful recovery from addictive behaviors. These doorways focus both on the internal-such as transforming negative emotions-and the external, including the healing properties of nature and learning to appreciate the magic of ordinary living. With personal case histories, hands-on exercises, and instructions for meditationpractice, Mindful Recovery unlocks a rich variety of options on the road to recovery.Thomas Bien, PhD (Albuquerque, NM), is a clinical psychologist and public speaker with experience running workshops, lectures, and seminars on addiction-relatedtopics. Beverly Bien (Albuquerque, NM) is the Executive Director of La Vida Felicidad, an agency that provides services to people with disabilities. She holds a master'sdegree in counseling psychology.

THOMAS BIEN, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and public speaker with experience running workshops, lectures, and seminars on addiction and spirituality. BEVERLY BIEN, M.Ed., is the executive director of La Vida Felicidad, an agency that provides services to people with disabilities; she co-leads the workshops, lectures, and seminars on addiction and spirituality with Thomas Bien. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Visit the authors’ Web site at mindfulpsychology.com.