Through the Eyes of a Lion

Through the Eyes of a Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, Finding Incredible Power Paperback – August 4, 2015
Author: Visit ‘s Levi Lusko Page ID: 0718032144

Review

“…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.  –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

“This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.” –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

“This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.” —Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

“Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.  –Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC

‘…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.’ – Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

‘This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.’ – Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

‘This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.’ – Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC … ‘Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.’ – Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC –Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

About the Author

Levi Lusko is the pastor of Fresh Life Church, a multisite church in Montana, and the founder of Skull Church and the O2 Experience. He serves as host for Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusades and travels internationally to speak at churches and conferences. He takes pleasure in small things like: black coffee, new shoes, and fast internet. He and his wife, Jennie, have four daughters, Alivia, Daisy, Clover, and Lenya, who is in heaven.

Paperback: 240 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (August 4, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0718032144ISBN-13: 978-0718032142 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #1,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #33 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living > Spiritual Growth #334 in Books > Religion & Spirituality

In this book, Pastor Levi Lusko shows with heartbreaking honesty how to face impossible pain and find incredible power. But Through the Eyes of a Lion is more than just a manual for dealing with grief. In Levi’s words, it’s "a manifesto for high-octane living." Those words couldn’t be more true. I’ve never experienced the level of pain that Levi and his wife Jennie did the day their daughter Lenya left this earth. But I have struggled with fear, anxiety, and defeat, and I walked away from this book encouraged and empowered to change the way I view the challenges in my life.

Posing questions like "How do you live out an extraordinary calling while doing ordinary things and living in a world that is all screwed up?" Levi uses his real life experiences to teach you how to hurt with hope, look past what you can see, and let go of fear to become the you you were meant to be. And he does so with a mix of authenticity, brevity, gravity and humor that makes this not only a powerful read, but one you can easily engage with. From "cue the eagle" to "pain is a microphone" and "run toward the roar" the pages are full of tidbits of wisdom and key phrases that will stick with you long after you finish reading. Whether you’re struggling under the weight of seemingly unbearable pain, or facing the everyday difficulties of life, this book offers renewed hope–for both your present and your future.

This book tells the very messy story of losing a daughter. It does not tell you how to get over it or move on – the two biggest lies of grief counseling. Levi strips away any preconceptions we might have about suffering, revealing the only substance that really matters: a transparent, raw, and very real relationship with God. Get to that point and maybe then we can begin to grieve our losses in a way that has lasting impact on a broken world. That impact, that calling – our grief now becomes a gateway, rather than a barrier. I’m thankful to Levi for writing this book and to the Luskos for their example in suffering through painful grief and sharing this story.

Through the Eyes of a Lion reflects Levi’s strength of character with authenticity of his voice – if you read this book with an appreciation and understanding of the richness of his enthusiasm and care for you that exudes from his preaching pulpit, you’ll spend less time thinking about a critical literary review or dreaming up book club questions and more energy running to a God that soothes and heals your pain. Reading the book through In a single sitting, I confess that it’s a page turner of the best kind – words that provide a catalyst for healing and motivation to keep pursuing God with all of your heart. And at the end of the day, isn’t that really the only litmus test for whether or not a book has done a five-star job?

You will not finish this book unchanged. Levi has a way of sharing moments he and his family have walked through, since their daughter Lenya went to heaven, in a way that you can tangibly feel their emotions. They have hurt so deeply but with hope, and through this book you get to see God healing parts of their soul. Levi is an incredibly gifted writer and weaves solid bible teaching throughout in a way that is relevant to every single person. You will cry and laugh and certainly be challenged to look at your own life as you read this book. I loved every single page and am so excited to be able to share this book with friends and family.
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Through the Eyes of a Lion

Through the Eyes of a Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, Finding Incredible Power Paperback – August 4, 2015
Author: Visit ‘s Levi Lusko Page ID: 0718032144

Review

“…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.  –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

“This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.” –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

“This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.” —Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

“Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.  –Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC

‘…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.’ – Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

‘This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.’ – Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

‘This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.’ – Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC … ‘Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.’ – Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC –Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

About the Author

Levi Lusko is the pastor of Fresh Life Church, a multisite church in Montana, and the founder of Skull Church and the O2 Experience. He serves as host for Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusades and travels internationally to speak at churches and conferences. He takes pleasure in small things like: black coffee, new shoes, and fast internet. He and his wife, Jennie, have four daughters, Alivia, Daisy, Clover, and Lenya, who is in heaven.

Paperback: 240 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (August 4, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0718032144ISBN-13: 978-0718032142 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #1,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #33 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living > Spiritual Growth #334 in Books > Religion & Spirituality

In this book, Pastor Levi Lusko shows with heartbreaking honesty how to face impossible pain and find incredible power. But Through the Eyes of a Lion is more than just a manual for dealing with grief. In Levi’s words, it’s "a manifesto for high-octane living." Those words couldn’t be more true. I’ve never experienced the level of pain that Levi and his wife Jennie did the day their daughter Lenya left this earth. But I have struggled with fear, anxiety, and defeat, and I walked away from this book encouraged and empowered to change the way I view the challenges in my life.

Posing questions like "How do you live out an extraordinary calling while doing ordinary things and living in a world that is all screwed up?" Levi uses his real life experiences to teach you how to hurt with hope, look past what you can see, and let go of fear to become the you you were meant to be. And he does so with a mix of authenticity, brevity, gravity and humor that makes this not only a powerful read, but one you can easily engage with. From "cue the eagle" to "pain is a microphone" and "run toward the roar" the pages are full of tidbits of wisdom and key phrases that will stick with you long after you finish reading. Whether you’re struggling under the weight of seemingly unbearable pain, or facing the everyday difficulties of life, this book offers renewed hope–for both your present and your future.

This book tells the very messy story of losing a daughter. It does not tell you how to get over it or move on – the two biggest lies of grief counseling. Levi strips away any preconceptions we might have about suffering, revealing the only substance that really matters: a transparent, raw, and very real relationship with God. Get to that point and maybe then we can begin to grieve our losses in a way that has lasting impact on a broken world. That impact, that calling – our grief now becomes a gateway, rather than a barrier. I’m thankful to Levi for writing this book and to the Luskos for their example in suffering through painful grief and sharing this story.

Through the Eyes of a Lion reflects Levi’s strength of character with authenticity of his voice – if you read this book with an appreciation and understanding of the richness of his enthusiasm and care for you that exudes from his preaching pulpit, you’ll spend less time thinking about a critical literary review or dreaming up book club questions and more energy running to a God that soothes and heals your pain. Reading the book through In a single sitting, I confess that it’s a page turner of the best kind – words that provide a catalyst for healing and motivation to keep pursuing God with all of your heart. And at the end of the day, isn’t that really the only litmus test for whether or not a book has done a five-star job?

You will not finish this book unchanged. Levi has a way of sharing moments he and his family have walked through, since their daughter Lenya went to heaven, in a way that you can tangibly feel their emotions. They have hurt so deeply but with hope, and through this book you get to see God healing parts of their soul. Levi is an incredibly gifted writer and weaves solid bible teaching throughout in a way that is relevant to every single person. You will cry and laugh and certainly be challenged to look at your own life as you read this book. I loved every single page and am so excited to be able to share this book with friends and family.
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The Art of Stillness

The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED Books) Hardcover – November 4, 2014
Author: Pico Iyer ID: 1476784728

Review

“This book isn’t a meditation guide or a New-Age tract but rather a celebration of the age-old practice of sitting with no goal in mind and no destination in sight…. Rather than reading it quickly and filing it, readers will likely slow down to meet its pace and might continue carrying it around as a reminder.” (Kirkus (starred))

“[A] cool drink of water, in book form” (People)

“[A] wonderful read in its entirety.” (Brain Pickings)

“A bustling paean to the stationary life . . . Iyer’s argument is an engaging amalgam of memoir, reportage, and literary essay . . . Iyer uses a fluid blend of argument and anecdote to make a persuasive and eloquent case that contemplating internal landscapes can be just as rich an experience as traveling through external ones. The fact that he has traveled to some of the world’s most obscure corners only strengthens his credibility as a defender of stillness.” (Boston Globe)

“A heartfelt manifesto to the benefits of ditching the cellphone and snipping up the frequent flier card, The Art of Stillness is anything but a self-help book or how-to guide for achieving inner peace.” (Associated Press)

“In lesser hands this tiny volume might be a throwaway of glib, “new age” comfort-speak, but like Henry David Thoreau’s equally brief classic on another seemingly mundane exercise — walking — Iyer’s thoughtful nature leads him to peel back layer upon layer, nodding toward the infinite…. Plunging effortlessly beneath platitudes, this wafer-thin volume reminds us of what might just be the greatest paradox of travel — after all our road running, after all our flights of fancy to the farthest corners of the globe, after all our touring, our seeking and questing, perhaps, just perhaps, fellow travelers, there really is no place like home.” (New York Times Book Review)

“[A] beautiful little book. . . fills an important niche. . . Iyer wants to make the conscious practice of stillness palatable to everyone.” (Los Angeles Review of Books)

About the Author

Pico Iyer is a British-born essayist and novelist long based in both California and Japan. He is the author of numerous books about crossing cultures, among them Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, and The Global Soul. An essayist for Time since 1986, he also publishes regularly in Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, and many other publications across the globe.

Series: TED BooksHardcover: 96 pagesPublisher: Simon & Schuster/ TED (November 4, 2014)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1476784728ISBN-13: 978-1476784724 Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #9,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #90 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Alternative Medicine > Meditation #117 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Happiness #303 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age & Spirituality
Pico Iyer is one of my favorite writers, and I think there’s a good reason for that. As a travel writer, he has offered some of the most poignant and unique insights on getting out of your comfort zone and moving continually. But, this new book takes on an entirely different tone. It is, I think, a book that is valuable for people in a generation that is increIDgly full of motion. Motion can be a good thing, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming. I think it’s certainly valuable to be still every now and again and to find enlightenment in the static. There is certainly a beauty in being still, and Iyer captures it eminently well in The Art of Stillness.

Of course, there is more to life than just sitting still. In 27 Quick Life Transformation Tips, you’ll find 27 actionable pieces of advice for how to improve your standing in life. While meditation and understanding yourself outside of the constant motion of modern life are important, I also think achieving success, health, and happiness are equally important. This book, written by Alvin Huang and Greg Frost, is an exploration of how to improve your life directly. It is written an accessible manner, and offers easy to follow tips on how to achieve your goals. Whether you use the Law of Attraction or basic common sense, the book gives you the tools to create a better and more fulfilling existence or yourself.

This is not to say that The Art of Stillness is poor. In fact, I think both of these books work well as companions of some sort.
This is a very short book, so as to engage people who are caught up in frenetic activity and travel — lots of travel. The target audience, in other words, seems to be a very small, very affluent, well-traveled and over scheduled bunch, who have lost touch with quiet and solitude. But the quiet and solitude the book discusses are almost laughably over-the-top and expensive to find: monasteries and retreats in some of the world’s most remote places, which means ironically that these frenetic travelers and movers are doing more traveling and moving to get to those places of peace and quiet.

I thought that perhaps some of the discussion of how to adjust to and take advantage of such solitude would be applicable to me, a more ordinary person who does not travel a lot but who still feels frequently caught up in frantic activity and movement (although not travel). However, I had to laugh aloud when I read about eating breakfast outdoors and listening to bird song in some far-away remote spot: without paying to go somewhere to a retreat or hotel, I can’t be outdoors in the morning without being overpowered by gas fumes from rush hours traffic and the sounds of other people’s music.

Rather than addressing people who are already fortunate and in the position to make choices, it would be nice if Pico Iyer, an author I usually admire and enjoy reading, had offered some suggestions from those of us who live in major cities (i.e. the majority of the population) and don’t have money to pursue "stillness" in the particularly expensive form he recommends here (i.e. the majority of the population).
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The Art of Stillness

The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED Books) Hardcover – November 4, 2014
Author: Pico Iyer ID: 1476784728

Review

“This book isn’t a meditation guide or a New-Age tract but rather a celebration of the age-old practice of sitting with no goal in mind and no destination in sight…. Rather than reading it quickly and filing it, readers will likely slow down to meet its pace and might continue carrying it around as a reminder.” (Kirkus (starred))

“[A] cool drink of water, in book form” (People)

“[A] wonderful read in its entirety.” (Brain Pickings)

“A bustling paean to the stationary life . . . Iyer’s argument is an engaging amalgam of memoir, reportage, and literary essay . . . Iyer uses a fluid blend of argument and anecdote to make a persuasive and eloquent case that contemplating internal landscapes can be just as rich an experience as traveling through external ones. The fact that he has traveled to some of the world’s most obscure corners only strengthens his credibility as a defender of stillness.” (Boston Globe)

“A heartfelt manifesto to the benefits of ditching the cellphone and snipping up the frequent flier card, The Art of Stillness is anything but a self-help book or how-to guide for achieving inner peace.” (Associated Press)

“In lesser hands this tiny volume might be a throwaway of glib, “new age” comfort-speak, but like Henry David Thoreau’s equally brief classic on another seemingly mundane exercise — walking — Iyer’s thoughtful nature leads him to peel back layer upon layer, nodding toward the infinite…. Plunging effortlessly beneath platitudes, this wafer-thin volume reminds us of what might just be the greatest paradox of travel — after all our road running, after all our flights of fancy to the farthest corners of the globe, after all our touring, our seeking and questing, perhaps, just perhaps, fellow travelers, there really is no place like home.” (New York Times Book Review)

“[A] beautiful little book. . . fills an important niche. . . Iyer wants to make the conscious practice of stillness palatable to everyone.” (Los Angeles Review of Books)

About the Author

Pico Iyer is a British-born essayist and novelist long based in both California and Japan. He is the author of numerous books about crossing cultures, among them Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, and The Global Soul. An essayist for Time since 1986, he also publishes regularly in Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, and many other publications across the globe.

Series: TED BooksHardcover: 96 pagesPublisher: Simon & Schuster/ TED (November 4, 2014)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1476784728ISBN-13: 978-1476784724 Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #9,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #90 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Alternative Medicine > Meditation #117 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Happiness #303 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age & Spirituality
Pico Iyer is one of my favorite writers, and I think there’s a good reason for that. As a travel writer, he has offered some of the most poignant and unique insights on getting out of your comfort zone and moving continually. But, this new book takes on an entirely different tone. It is, I think, a book that is valuable for people in a generation that is increIDgly full of motion. Motion can be a good thing, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming. I think it’s certainly valuable to be still every now and again and to find enlightenment in the static. There is certainly a beauty in being still, and Iyer captures it eminently well in The Art of Stillness.

Of course, there is more to life than just sitting still. In 27 Quick Life Transformation Tips, you’ll find 27 actionable pieces of advice for how to improve your standing in life. While meditation and understanding yourself outside of the constant motion of modern life are important, I also think achieving success, health, and happiness are equally important. This book, written by Alvin Huang and Greg Frost, is an exploration of how to improve your life directly. It is written an accessible manner, and offers easy to follow tips on how to achieve your goals. Whether you use the Law of Attraction or basic common sense, the book gives you the tools to create a better and more fulfilling existence or yourself.

This is not to say that The Art of Stillness is poor. In fact, I think both of these books work well as companions of some sort.
This is a very short book, so as to engage people who are caught up in frenetic activity and travel — lots of travel. The target audience, in other words, seems to be a very small, very affluent, well-traveled and over scheduled bunch, who have lost touch with quiet and solitude. But the quiet and solitude the book discusses are almost laughably over-the-top and expensive to find: monasteries and retreats in some of the world’s most remote places, which means ironically that these frenetic travelers and movers are doing more traveling and moving to get to those places of peace and quiet.

I thought that perhaps some of the discussion of how to adjust to and take advantage of such solitude would be applicable to me, a more ordinary person who does not travel a lot but who still feels frequently caught up in frantic activity and movement (although not travel). However, I had to laugh aloud when I read about eating breakfast outdoors and listening to bird song in some far-away remote spot: without paying to go somewhere to a retreat or hotel, I can’t be outdoors in the morning without being overpowered by gas fumes from rush hours traffic and the sounds of other people’s music.

Rather than addressing people who are already fortunate and in the position to make choices, it would be nice if Pico Iyer, an author I usually admire and enjoy reading, had offered some suggestions from those of us who live in major cities (i.e. the majority of the population) and don’t have money to pursue "stillness" in the particularly expensive form he recommends here (i.e. the majority of the population).
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Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse 1st Edition Epub Download

Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse (Guilford Substance Abuse) 1st Edition
Author: Lisa M. Najavits ID: 1572306394

Review

“This landmark volume presents a cutting-edge approach to the treatment of patients who depend on drugs to soothe the pain of PTSD. In stunning detail, Najavits shows how the same therapist can treat both conditions concurrently. Her kinder and gentler approach is a welcome change from traditional confrontational interventions. The volume is enriched by her empathy and wisdom. All therapists attempting to help these patients should have this book to guide them.”–Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania

“Fabulous! This treatment manual provides practical, clearly described procedures for treating an extremely difficult group of clients. The organization of the treatment is superb. From my perspective, the most important parts of a comprehensive treatment are here–attention to the client’s safety, targeting substance use simultaneously with targeting PTSD, integrating ideals and values (I love the quotations!), a core of cognitive-behavioral interventions, a focus on interpersonal relationships, and attention to the needs of the therapist. Very impressive. Obviously written by an experienced clinician.”–Marsha M. Linehan, PhD., University Professor of Psychology, University of Washington

“Born of experience and energized by passion, this carefully crafted and thoughtful treatment manual will guide clinicians through the tricky waters of substance abuse and PTSD treatment. Seeking Safety will help clinicians decide what to do and how to do it well. As empirically guided treatment manuals begin to emerge in greater numbers and varying quality, Najavits maintains an essential and elegant balance between a lucid map of treatment directions, on the one hand, and the complex dynamics of the clinical territory on the other. This is a very important work that I highly recommend for clinicians of every stripe.”–Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, CAS, Director, Division on Addictions, Harvard Medical School

“Fills a tremendous gap in treatment resources….Provides clinicians with an empirically based and well-developed treatment program that enables them to intervene in comorbid SUD and PTSD in an integrated way….Provides a breath of fresh air by rising above the often contentious debate on whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic interventions, or 12-step-oriented approaches are the best treatment model….The manual is well organized, easy to use, and relevant to the treatment needs of individuals with comorbid PTSD and SUD. It is an innovative, flexible, and practical program that is adaptable to a variety of treatment settings. Although this manual is particularly useful for clinicians, I highly recommend it as a resource for students and researchers who seek to gain a better understanding of the treatment needs of individuals who have concomitant SUD and PTSD as well.”–Criminal Justice Review

(Criminal Justice Review 2001-12-16)

About the Author

Lisa M. Najavits, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine; Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; clinical psychologist, VA Boston Healthcare System; and clinical associate, McLean Hospital. Her primary focus is the development and outcome testing of new therapy models for vulnerable populations, especially in the areas of co-occurring disorders, trauma, and addictions. The author of over 140 professional publications, Dr. Najavits is a recipient of the Chaim and Bela Danieli Young Professional Award of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Early Career Contribution Award of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, the Emerging Leadership Award of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Women, and the Betty Ford Award of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse.

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Series: Guilford Substance AbusePaperback: 401 pagesPublisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (December 14, 2001)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1572306394ISBN-13: 978-1572306394 Product Dimensions: 1 x 8.5 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #8,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Psychology > Clinical Psychology #14 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Post-traumatic Stress Disorder #16 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Psychotherapy, TA & NLP

This book, intended for therapists, is a comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible guide to what Najavits establishes is the first crucial step for someone struggling with PTSD and substance abuse: learning to feel safe. It is also an excellent resource for patients who want to help themselves. What I like best is that the book is filled with checklists, stories, exercises, and quotations such that I can open to nearly any page and find ideas that are both practical and inspirational. In short, this is a great book.

I can see why this book got such rave reviews and is such a best-seller. It’s a superb book, offering both real insight into trauma and addiction, as well as hands-on clinical tools. As someone in the field, I have found both the philosophical and practical aspects of Najavits’ work incomparable. On top of the impeccable professionalism, is her impressive writing. This is a must buy for anyone interested in this area.

This manual is in use and recommended for use by the VA’s National Center for PTSD at Palo Alto California.

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Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse 1st Edition Epub Download

Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse (Guilford Substance Abuse) 1st Edition
Author: Lisa M. Najavits ID: 1572306394

Review

“This landmark volume presents a cutting-edge approach to the treatment of patients who depend on drugs to soothe the pain of PTSD. In stunning detail, Najavits shows how the same therapist can treat both conditions concurrently. Her kinder and gentler approach is a welcome change from traditional confrontational interventions. The volume is enriched by her empathy and wisdom. All therapists attempting to help these patients should have this book to guide them.”–Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania

“Fabulous! This treatment manual provides practical, clearly described procedures for treating an extremely difficult group of clients. The organization of the treatment is superb. From my perspective, the most important parts of a comprehensive treatment are here–attention to the client’s safety, targeting substance use simultaneously with targeting PTSD, integrating ideals and values (I love the quotations!), a core of cognitive-behavioral interventions, a focus on interpersonal relationships, and attention to the needs of the therapist. Very impressive. Obviously written by an experienced clinician.”–Marsha M. Linehan, PhD., University Professor of Psychology, University of Washington

“Born of experience and energized by passion, this carefully crafted and thoughtful treatment manual will guide clinicians through the tricky waters of substance abuse and PTSD treatment. Seeking Safety will help clinicians decide what to do and how to do it well. As empirically guided treatment manuals begin to emerge in greater numbers and varying quality, Najavits maintains an essential and elegant balance between a lucid map of treatment directions, on the one hand, and the complex dynamics of the clinical territory on the other. This is a very important work that I highly recommend for clinicians of every stripe.”–Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, CAS, Director, Division on Addictions, Harvard Medical School

“Fills a tremendous gap in treatment resources….Provides clinicians with an empirically based and well-developed treatment program that enables them to intervene in comorbid SUD and PTSD in an integrated way….Provides a breath of fresh air by rising above the often contentious debate on whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic interventions, or 12-step-oriented approaches are the best treatment model….The manual is well organized, easy to use, and relevant to the treatment needs of individuals with comorbid PTSD and SUD. It is an innovative, flexible, and practical program that is adaptable to a variety of treatment settings. Although this manual is particularly useful for clinicians, I highly recommend it as a resource for students and researchers who seek to gain a better understanding of the treatment needs of individuals who have concomitant SUD and PTSD as well.”–Criminal Justice Review

(Criminal Justice Review 2001-12-16)

About the Author

Lisa M. Najavits, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine; Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; clinical psychologist, VA Boston Healthcare System; and clinical associate, McLean Hospital. Her primary focus is the development and outcome testing of new therapy models for vulnerable populations, especially in the areas of co-occurring disorders, trauma, and addictions. The author of over 140 professional publications, Dr. Najavits is a recipient of the Chaim and Bela Danieli Young Professional Award of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Early Career Contribution Award of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, the Emerging Leadership Award of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Women, and the Betty Ford Award of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse.

See all Editorial Reviews

Series: Guilford Substance AbusePaperback: 401 pagesPublisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (December 14, 2001)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1572306394ISBN-13: 978-1572306394 Product Dimensions: 1 x 8.5 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #8,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Psychology > Clinical Psychology #14 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Post-traumatic Stress Disorder #16 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Psychotherapy, TA & NLP

This book, intended for therapists, is a comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible guide to what Najavits establishes is the first crucial step for someone struggling with PTSD and substance abuse: learning to feel safe. It is also an excellent resource for patients who want to help themselves. What I like best is that the book is filled with checklists, stories, exercises, and quotations such that I can open to nearly any page and find ideas that are both practical and inspirational. In short, this is a great book.

I can see why this book got such rave reviews and is such a best-seller. It’s a superb book, offering both real insight into trauma and addiction, as well as hands-on clinical tools. As someone in the field, I have found both the philosophical and practical aspects of Najavits’ work incomparable. On top of the impeccable professionalism, is her impressive writing. This is a must buy for anyone interested in this area.

This manual is in use and recommended for use by the VA’s National Center for PTSD at Palo Alto California.

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