Freedom from Addiction: The Chopra Center Method for Overcoming Destructive Habits
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0757305784 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As cofounder (with Deepak Chopra) and medical director of the Chopra Center, Dr. . Chopra is known as the prolific author of more than forty-two books.David Simon, M.D., (San Diego, CA) has been instrumental in forging a new model of health that integrates body, mind, and spirit. He directs a comprehensive curriculum that includes on-site seminars and workshops, in addition to a worldwide educational outreach program. Simon
Readers will discover how to: - Recognize the purpose their habit serves and how to fill the void - Identify triggers and avoid relapse - Deal with disappointments, insecurities, or anger in ways that provide lasting relief, not a temporary high - Use meditation to counter stress - Choose foods and supplements that will detoxify the body and curb cravings By following the path thousands have used to turn their lives around, now anyone can have access to the renowned Chopra Center's program to achieve lasting freedom from addiction.. If you've ever wished you could just stop .– drinking – eating – smoking – gambling – shopping (pick one)For anyone
Five Stars Reading it again. Will keep it with me at all times.. Excellent alternate option Freedom from Addiction is an excellent book and makes a good alternative, or supplement, to other addiction programs. The concepts aren't new and anyone who's read Chopra before will be familiar with many of the thoughts and philosophies. As a psych grad student I liked it because it offered a difference from the (my own personal opinion) more. Informative and Powerfully Insightful Dr. Michael J. De Vito Deepak Chopra and David Simon take us on a learning path of self discovery regarding addiction and recovery. Freedom from Addiction digs a little deeper into the emotional attachments of addiction and the Mind, Body, Spirit connection of the entire addictive process. Just what we would expect from the Chopra Center and we are not disappointed.
Nonetheless, the Ayurvedic flavor is an interesting twist on Western methods, which rely so heavily on group therapy. Holistic medicine star Chopra and Simon (cofounder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, in California) are nonjudgmental and compassionate toward those struggling with cravings. They begin with the premise that the core needs of people with addictions are no different from those of other people and that addicts are on a spiritual quest, even if they are not aware of it. It would have been useful for readers to know exactly how effective the Chopra Center's methods are, compared with traditional rehab or 12-step programs. In the authors' holistic view, The challenge addiction presents is finding nourishing substitutions to fulfill your deep underlying needs for love, self-esteem, safety, and meaning in your