Hope Never Lost: A Collection of Five Mothers' Journeys Through Their Children's Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1481235117 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Three of the mothers attended the Family Education Programs at Hazelden and Caron Treatment Centers. Jill Fine received her Master of Science in Counseling Education Degree from Duquesne University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor. About the Author The authors in Hope Never Lost are suburban mothers who met in a support group for family members living with addiction. During the past 14 years she has worked in various settings with both the addict and the family and maintains a private practice. Karen Lindsay, the mother who compiled Hope Never Lost, has had a career in the field of nonprofit healthcare administration for the past 35 years where she served as the Executive Director for two different organizations. Chris Wolf received her Master of Science Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Licensed Professional
During the past 25 years she has worked in the field of addiction with both the addict and the family at Gateway Rehabilitation Center and maintains a private practice. Three of the mothers attended the Family Education Programs at Hazelden and Caron Treatment Centers. Chris Wolf received her Master of Science D
We all know someone, don't we? I choose this book because I have intimate knowledge of one of the Mother's and her child's struggle. Another acquaintance of mine confided her child's struggle to me and I bought the book for her. I've read the book twice myself because the Mother's courage brings tears to my eyes.. Insightful and well-written Scott The authors bring experience and compassion to a very difficult subject, and do it in a way that is very accessible, not clinical. Great read for anyone who has struggled with addiction.
For mothers of children with addictions, the journey to recovery can be frequently confusing and persistently heart breaking, yet can also be graced with the abiding hope that only a mother can harbor for their child. This more than anything offered these mothers a renewed sense of hope. In each story, the mother shares how she changed and how her child showed signs of change. Through each chapter, the book sheds new light on the impact of this disease on the child, the mother's life, and the rest of the family. "Hope Never Lost" is certain to provide insight, empathy, and vital perspective to any parent facing this extremely trying circumstance. Now, five mothers share their deeply personal accounts of their children's addictions in "Hope Never Lost: A Collection of Five Mothers' Journeys thru Their Child's Addiction." Parents who may be concerned about their young adult's behavior; those wishing to learn more on how to cope with addiction; and, most importantly, those living in the midst of it will find a rich resource and source of comfort. Substance abuse in young adults has a profou