Beverly Conyers

This is one to buy and keep for re-reads. Such an excellent resource, especially for someone who gets more support from books than meetings. Reading this reminded me that there are so many people who have experienced this particular pain, and that I'm not alone.
The tone is compassionate, and the advice is logical and sound. This was just what I needed, and I think others who read it will feel the same way.
I've been on the receiving end of the "make sure to take care of yourself" advice without grasping how to do it and also be positive support for someone who's struggling. I feel like this book gives equal treatment to care for self and care for loved one, more of a healthy balance in attitudes rather than an either/or scenario or complete detachment.
Highly recommended.… (mehr)

Wow, I really like Beverly Conyers. Both books of hers that I’ve read have been just what I needed. I appreciate the straightforward, compassionate way she presents her thoughts and shares anecdotes from addicts and their families. I wish I had read this years ago when my understanding of addiction was so limited, and my expectations unrealistic. The book is relatable, and hope is threaded throughout, even as she lays down some straight talk about why it’s so incredibly hard to overcome addiction. I highly recommend this to anyone who has an addicted loved one.… (mehr)

Find Your Light
Beverly Conyers

Find Your Light is a short but powerful book that focuses on integrating mindfulness practices within the Twelve Step programs. Published by Hazelden Press, it is part of their literature dedicated to the recovery movement. It can be a helpful work for those involved in a personal recovery process who find the traditional Christian-focused language of the 12-step movement uncomfortable.
The author does an excellent job of introducing simple mindfulness practices (meditation, compassion, being in the present moment) in a way that will enhance and supplement 12-step practices. Resources and practices that the reader can follow are provided as well.
The author uses personal examples from her life as well as quotes from both recovery and mindfulness literature to help the reader learn more about the steps she advises.
I think this will be a very useful books if one is interested in a 12-step program but not comfortable with Christian or traditionally religious language. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in return for a review.
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An introduction to mindfulness aimed at those in recovery from addiction, which for the purpose of this book means anyone who uses unhealthy distractions in an excessive way (from drugs and alcohol to food or the internet). This volume succeeds at offering ways to add a little mindfulness to every day life - and reasons why you should make the effort - in readable text and without judgement or blame. Definitely recommend this for anyone who needs to make a change in their life, no matter what their struggle.… (mehr)