Families in recovery
Subtitle: coming full circle
By: by Carolyn Seval Brooks and Kathleen Fitzgerald Rice.
Contributors: Rice, Kathleen Fitzgerald.
Publisher: Brookes
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Recovering alcoholics -- United States -- Family relationships.; Recovering addicts -- United States -- Family relationships.; Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation -- United States.; Drug addicts -- Rehabilitation -- United States.; Children of alcoholics -- United States.; Children of drug addicts -- United States.
Description: Sharing compelling family stories and key information about child development, family systems theory, addiction, and recovery, the authors demonstrate the effective, family-focused intervention techniques developed in their combined 35 years of practice in early childhood education, child development, substance abuse treatment, pediatric nursing, and psychiatric nursing. Motivational techniques and stress reducers for professionals are also provided.

A moving testimony as well as a source of practical information, this powerful book speaks to substance abuse professionals, educators, policy makers, parents, and anyone else who works with or cares about families.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.