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In addiction recovery, fostering a positive life that enhances satisfaction, well-being, and personal capability is crucial for long-term success. By staying motivated and actively engaging in their recovery, individuals can significantly elevate their quality of life. This groundbreaking work unveils the transformative potential of positive psychology in addiction recovery, highlighting how cultivating positivity and resilience can lead to profound and lasting improvements.
Exploring the theoretical foundations of positive psychology and its application to mental health, Ogilvie and Carson focus particularly on how overcoming adversity can lead to positive outcomes. They delve into second wave positive psychology's perspective on resilience and third wave's pluralistic approach, integrating insights from the recovery model of mental health, well-being studies, the process of change, and asset-based recovery frameworks. With detailed examples of recent studies and practical guidance for practitioners, Positive Psychology for Addiction offers a comprehensive and holistic view of addiction recovery and challenges traditional deficit-focused approaches by advocating for strengths-based recovery methods.
Demonstrating the synergy between positive psychology and effective addiction recovery, Positive Psychology for Addiction provides a valuable resource that promotes a positive lifestyle choice and contributes to reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. This important work is essential for anyone involved in addiction recovery, from clinical practitioners to academics and individuals in recovery.
An excellent new resource on addiction. The authors successfully provide the reader with an easy to access insight into the psychology of addiction and recovery that simultaneously offers a comprehensive and detailed deconstruction of key research and theorising on the topic. An essential read for students wanting to develop their knowledge as well as subject matter specialists and practitioners looking to expand their already existing knowledge about the latest empirical and theoretical developments.
Lisa Ogilvie is a chartered psychologist and counsellor specializing in the applied use of positive psychology in the field of addiction recovery. Lisa has established the G-CHIME model of recovery along with a unique program of work using this model, known as Positive Addiction Recovery Therapy.
Jerome Carson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Bolton, UK. He is the editor-in-chief of the Emerald Journal Mental Health and Social Inclusion and along with Dr Michelle Tytherleigh he is the series co-editor for Positive Psychology in Practice.
Foreword; Helen Thompson
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Protecting what is valuable
Chapter 3. Make journalling positive and interactive
Chapter 4. Strengths of character are important assets
Chapter 5. Working toward a model recovery
Chapter 6. Growth, coping and transformation
Chapter 7. Connectedness, forming positive connection
Chapter 8. Hope, the future of recovery
Chapter 9. Identity, an evolving self-concept
Chapter 10. Meaning in life, the purpose of recovery
Chapter 11. Empowerment, autonomy in recovery
Chapter 12. Final words