Millions of men in this country are addicted: to alcohol or drugs, to sex, work, food, or gambling. A poor substitute for comfort, self-confidence, and spirituality, all addictions have the power to destroy lives, relationships, and families. Although women, too, may suffer from addictions, the ratio of men to women enrolled in treatment programs for alcohol or drug abuse is roughly three to one. And in a survey of the population at large, men were five times as likely as women to be diagnosed as alcohol dependent. Why are men so much more vulnerable to addiction? What do addictions as different as sex, alcohol, cocaine, and work have in common? What can men do to escape from the throes of addiction and the addictive tendencies within themselves? In Hungry Hearts, Joseph Nowinski reveals that addiction is the result of emotional desperation which, as much as any craving, is responsible for addicts relapsing or trading one addiction for another. Venturing beyond the common theory that men's greater susceptibility to addiction is genetic, he points instead to society's long held belief in and exaggeration of men's resilience and toughness, at the expense of their sensitivity. It is an accident of history that men are often viewed as insensitive and emotionally tough, Nowinski asserts, and that myth has contributed to the insecurity and isolation that drive men toward addiction. Through an in-depth examination of the social, psychological, and historical perspectives on men and addiction, Nowinski offers a new model for men to rebuild their self-esteem and truly open themselves to intimacy. For men who suffer from an addiction, and for those who care for them both personally and professionally, Hungry Hearts is an essential book.

Hungry Hearts: On Men, Intimacy, Self-Esteem, and Addiction

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Nowinski, Joseph

Psychology & Counseling

Lexington Books

The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Early Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction

Tap into the power of twelve-step programsThis book provides the information, advice, and tools needed to encourage chemically depAndent clients to take advantage of the healing power of twelve-step programs. Filled with illustrative examples, the book maps out effective techniques that help clients develop a sense of acceptance and incorporate the twelve-step philosophy into action.
This updated paperback edition also includes information on the clinical effectiveness of twelve-step facilitation and its success with Project MATCH and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?a nationwide collaborative study of treatment for alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

Baker, Stuart

Addiction & Recovery

Jossey-Bass

Becoming satisfied: A man's guide to sexual fulfillment (A Spectrum book)

PRENTICE/HALL

Clinician's guide to enhancing or overcoming obstacles for men's sexual fulfillment.

Parenting & Relationships

Divorce is a reality of today's family life, but clinical research has shown that it is possible to mitigate its negative effects on children. Dr. Joseph Nowinski, a family therapist with over 20 years of experience treating families, argues that there is a three-year window in which to acclimate children to the change in family life. Combining case studies with new research, Dr. Nowinski gives parents the information and the tools to work through the transition. Written in a warm and authoritative tone, Nowinski will teach parents to:
· Focus on your child's new day-to-day reality
· Identify early signs of trouble
· Help your child through the separation process and help them develop coping skills that will remain with them through life

The Divorced Child: Strengthening Your Family through the First Three Years of Separation

St. Martin's: Griffin

Nowinski looks at a wide range of problems that can undermine emotional intimacy, such as low self-esteem, gender-role conflict, feelings of powerlessness, distrust between partners, job stress, and anger. Sharing practical advice, he shows couples how to overcome these obstacles and improve their understanding, communication, and sexual pride.

A Lifelong Love Affair: Keeping Sexual Desire Alive in Your Relationship

W.W.Norton&Company

“Dr. Nowinski’s book breaks new ground for professionals working with adolescents and young adults. In clear and practical terms it speaks to the current epidemic of substance abuse among our youths. Beyond describing diagnosis and treatment, this book succeeds in integrating developmental psychology and family therapy techniques with recovery.” ―Anthony A. Ferrante, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of PsychiatrySubstance Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults discusses the special problems of substance abuse in people from 13 to 23, and provides advice on setting up treatment programs for young people and their families.

Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide to Treatment

Nowinski looks at a wide range of problems that can undermine emotional intimacy, such as low self-esteem, gender-role conflict, feelings of powerlessness, distrust between partners, job stress, and anger.Sharing practical advice, he shows couples how to overcome these obstacles and improve their understanding, communication, and sexual pride.

Olympic Marketing Corp

The new definitive text on grieving in today's world. With advances in modern medicine, the nature of death and dying has undergone a dramatic shift. A diagnosis of a life-threatening disease is not always an immediate death sentence, and one can survive months or even years before succumbing to a terminal illness. It can give us the gift of more time with our loved ones-but it can also complicate the grieving process, prolonging the emotional pain, bringing family issues to the forefront, and creating new challenges for everyone involved. Published in collaboration with Harvard Health Publications, Saying Goodbye explores what this means for those who may be left "living with death" for an extended period of time. Guiding readers through this complex journey, Okun and Nowinski introduce and explore its five stages-crisis, unity, upheaval, resolution, and renewal-and offer a road map that will help readers navigate their way through the realities of death and dying.

Saying Goodbye: How Families Can Find Renewal Through Loss

Okun, Barbara

BERKLEY

When someone you love receives a terminal diagnosis, the whole family is suddenly faced with a prolonged crisis. While medical advances have given us the gift of extending life, meaning that a loved one could survive months or even years before dying, it has also changed the way we grieve. Published in collaboration with Harvard Health Publications, Saying Goodbye guides you through this complex journey, offering hope and healing for those who may be "living with death" for an extended period of time.

Saying Goodbye: A Guide to Coping with a Loved One's Terminal Illness

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Hungry Hearts: On Men, Intimacy, Self-Esteem, and Addiction

The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Early Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction

Becoming satisfied: A man's guide to sexual fulfillment (A Spectrum book)

Becoming satisfied: A man's guide to sexual fulfillment (A Spectrum book)

The Divorced Child: Strengthening Your Family through the First Three Years of Separation

A Lifelong Love Affair: Keeping Sexual Desire Alive in Your Relationship

Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide to Treatment

A Lifelong Love Affair: Keeping Sexual Desire Alive in Your Relationship

Saying Goodbye: How Families Can Find Renewal Through Loss

Saying Goodbye: A Guide to Coping with a Loved One's Terminal Illness