The Sophisticated Alcoholic
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1846945224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 221 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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A New Idea About Problem Drinking Anna from InannaWorks Therapist, and hypnotherapist, David Allen acknowledges that the program he outlines in this book is at odds with most current practice for treating alcohol-related problems. He believes in behavioral change and has devoted a lot of his career to applying the psychology of change to alcohol-related issues. He believes that people can alter their relationship to alcohol, enabling them to drink occasionally without reverting to abusing alcohol. (Recovering alcoholics need to be cautious about adopting these ideas too quickly.)He tells us that a thorough understanding of the causes of alcohol abuse is required i. A skeptical remark from someone who SHOULDN'T read this book. sylvain I haven't read this work, but the solution it purports to bring is a dangerous line to tread. Alcoholism is a progressive illness that touches everyone in one form or another because it affects relationships. The pleasure derived from drinking ought not outweigh the need to be responsible. Of course, we need to fit in with the status quo that defines drinking as an acceptable social custom The reality of drink is much more insidious than we like to admit, and I admire this book for being a step on the path to acknowledging alcohol's unremarkable taint on our human endeavor.. a must read Irene Harper David's book is right on target and I also ordered the cd which is fabulous. new outlook on the problem
He is a specialist in spiritual regression and behavioural change specifically with alcohol related issues. David Allen is a therapist and ex abuser of alcohol based in Tonbridge, England.
It’s not just about the stereotypical alcoholic but for the invisible majority, the middle class drinkers, the people who are in control of their lives but with one significant exception that they have already concluded that their use of alcohol is excessive. Alcoholism, as it turns out has nothing to do with alcohol.. People can completely change their relationship with alcohol if they address the real issues lying behind and driving their actions because I and others have done so. People who come to see me privately for help with their own personal battles with alcohol are invariably members of this group.
It takes the view that the disease model of alcoholism is defeatist, irresponsible and wrong (and depressing). The aim is to completely change a person's relationship with alcohol so that it is no longer important. A life almost destroyed by Alcohol.) . Central to the book is the argument that changing beliefs and perceptions is at the heart of tackling excessive and damaging drinking. Ed Mitchell, (Former ITN Newsreader and Journalist. Changes in perception are most effective at the unconscious level using hypnotherapy. The book offe