{"product_id":"your-mental-health-recovery-workbook-a-workbook-to-share-hope-9781837969975","title":"Your Mental Health Recovery Workbook: A Workbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e... a tour de force not only for anyone living with a mental illness and their loved ones, but for anyone who feels in the need for some practical, down to earth guidance on how to make the most of life. – \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Davidson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone suffering from a serious mental illness, just getting by day to day can feel like an insurmountable task. Recovery may seem like an impossible goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, “recovery” does not mean some abstract cure. It is about reaching a place where you can pursue a safe, dignified, meaningful life that is not limited by your illness – and it is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Katherine Ponte, who is living happily in recovery from severe bipolar I disorder with psychosis, this vital workbook provides practical, accessible advice that will set you on the path to your recovery. Divided into 54 easily digestible sections covering a myriad of topics from self-assessment and treatment to relationships and the challenges you may face along the way, this book will provide you with the tools to overcome stigma and access the help you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon’t put it off any longer – begin the journey to recovery today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Katherine has distilled many of the important lessons she has learned from and about living with a serious mental illness over the previous two decades. Combining her own life experiences with valuable techniques she has learned from others offers the reader a near exhaustive array of strategies for making the most of their daily life challenges, whether or not they have to do directly with mental illness or the stigma associated with it.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Davidson, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor of Psychiatry, Program for Recovery and Community Health, School of Medicine, Yale University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a parent of someone living with serious mental illness (SMI) I found Katherine Ponte’s workbook invaluable. The number one goal for those who support loved ones with SMI needs to be to protect the relationship.  This workbook provides a wealth of opportunities for improving family outcomes by encouraging conversations based on the lived experience of the person in recovery.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn DeNatale,\u003c\/b\u003e National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC Board Member and Family-to-Family facilitator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Katherine Ponte’s Recovery Workbook nicely lays out the principles and practices that help people on their recovery experience.  It is full of skills which workbook participants might try as they consider their priorities.  Katherine comes at this from two perspectives: as a person with lived experience AND as a thought leader in the recovery space.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Corrigan, Psy.D\u003c\/b\u003e., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllinois Institute of Technology, Director, Center for Health Equity, Education and Research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Katherine Ponte's workbook offers patients who struggle with significant mental health conditions a road map to freedom.  It guides them to discover the path toward a greater quality of life and ways to rise above the limitations and sense of stigma otherwise imposed by the burden of serious mental illness.  Her writing is refreshingly clear, direct and straightforward.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph F. Goldberg, M.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The text of this book defines 8 steps to recovery from Self Assessment through the journey to self-care and relationships.  Her personal experience, her years of helping others, and her teaching the principles of success in the context of serious mental illness is remarkable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Carpenter, Professor of Psychiatry, \u003c\/b\u003eMaryland Psychiatric Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Throughout the workbook Katherine speaks plainly, as a caring and compassionate guide through the rough terrain of mental health challenges. A comprehensive list of topics encompasses the common ground most people with mental health challenges experience.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRita Cronise, MS, ALWF ,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Director, Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC), Academy of Peer Services, Rutgers University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Katherine’s work reaches those affected by mental health issues in a thoughtful and relatable manner.  This workbook is a culmination of her journey to recovery, her dedication, persistence, and eloquence in describing the steps to mental health recovery are to be celebrated!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa DeFelice-Fratto, LMHC,\u003c\/b\u003e Manager, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Leaning on her lived experience, Katherine has developed a rich set of practical resources that not only show others it is possible to recover from serious mental illness, but provides readers with the tools to play an active role in their own recovery process.  There is something for every individual living with serious mental illness in Katherine’s recovery workbook. The power of peer support shines through on every page, instilling a critical sense of hope for recovery in a way that only someone who has walked this road could do.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Kudish, LMSW, MPA,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… an important and beautiful workbook to help guide people and families along their recovery journeys … an essential roadmap for people living with serious mental illness, families and loved ones, and for advocates and healthcare providers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn MacPhee, Chief Executive Office,\u003c\/b\u003e The Jed Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… an indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of mental illness.  This wonderful workbook is an invaluable resource for individuals facing mental health challenges, their families and supporters, and the professionals working with them through their recovery journey.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathan Romano, MBA,\u003c\/b\u003e President Emeritus of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC, President, Atalaya Capital Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… a meaningful guide for people living with mental illness. Informed and inspired by her own triumphant recovery, this workbook combines inspiration with practicality for those like us living with serious mental illness in a way which no other self-help book has.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArvind Sooknanan,\u003c\/b\u003e Board Member \u0026amp; Community Advocate for Fountain House\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a psychiatric occupational therapist working with people with serious mental illness for over 35 years, I can attest that this workbook is an outstanding tool in helping patients on the path to mental health recovery. The workbook is a treasure trove of best practices.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Chaya Weinstein, Ph.D., OTR\/L\u003c\/b\u003e, Mental Health Recovery Occupational Therapy (OT) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Mental Health Recovery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e Journey to Recovery \u003cbr\u003eMaking This Work\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Workbook\u003cbr\u003eHow to Use the Workbook\u003cbr\u003eTroubleshooting Along the Way\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Recovery Oath\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Loving Yourself\u003cbr\u003e2. Finding Hope\u003cbr\u003e3. Measuring \u0026amp; Nurturing Hope\u003cbr\u003e4. Recognizing Stigma\u003cbr\u003e5. Recognizing Self-stigma\u003cbr\u003e6. Valuing Social Roles\u003cbr\u003e7. Nurturing Your Sense of Self\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Plans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Knowing Your Meaning and Purpose in Life\u003cbr\u003e2. Establishing Life Goals\u003cbr\u003e3. Back to School\u003cbr\u003e4. Finding Employment\u003cbr\u003e5. Benefiting from Evidence-based Practices\u003cbr\u003e6. Managing Financial Matters\u003cbr\u003e7. Getting to Know Your Neighbourhood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Before Your Journey\u003cbr\u003e2. All About Self\u003cbr\u003e3. Starting Your Journey\u003cbr\u003e4. Identifying Your Strengths\u003cbr\u003e5. Goal-setting\u003cbr\u003e6. Overcoming Challenges on Your Journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacing Challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObstacle Talk\u003cbr\u003eUncertainty\u003cbr\u003eDiscouragement\u003cbr\u003eAsking for Help\u003cbr\u003eSharing Your Story\u003cbr\u003eEmbrace Happiness\u003cbr\u003ePositive Psychology\u003cbr\u003eGratitude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManaging Emotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Triggers\u003cbr\u003e2. Thoughts\u003cbr\u003e3. Reality Testing\u003cbr\u003e4. Feelings\u003cbr\u003e5. Anger\u003cbr\u003e6. Depression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Mental Health Education\u003cbr\u003e2. Therapy\u003cbr\u003e3. Psychiatric Treatment\u003cbr\u003e4. Medication\u003cbr\u003e5. Health Comorbidities\u003cbr\u003e6. Suicide Awareness\u003cbr\u003e7. Crisis Planning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 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