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Joseph Nowinski, PhD is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist. He has written on a variety of topics. His experience and writings are described here. 

Sober Love: How to Quit Drinking as a Couple
Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, and available on Amazon, Sober Love addresses issues facing couples who decide to pursue a sober, as opposed to a drinking, lifestyle.


     Dr Joe is also the author/creator of Twelve Step Facilitation, which is an evidence-based treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. A Cochrane Review, considered the gold standard for evaluating medical as well as psychological treatments, concluded that TSF was superior to alternative treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, in promoting long term recovery from substance abuse disorders. For those who are interested here are links that describe the Cochrane Review:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.healthline.com/health-news/alcoholics-anonymous-is-still-the-most-effective-way-to-deal-with-alcohol-addiction

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012880.pub2/full
Hazelden Publications is the publisher for Dr. Joe's works on Twelve Step Facilitation. For more information on implementing TSF, individually or in a group setting, visit the following:

https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/initiatives/evidence-based/12-step-facilitation 12 Step Facilitation (ct.gov)tsf_scopeandsequence201710.pdf

https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/initiatives/evidence-based/12-step-facilitation 12 Step Facilitation (ct.gov)

Hazelden Publications is the publisher for TSF materials, including the TSF Handbook (2nd Edition), a TSF Facilitator Guide, Participant Workbooks, and a DVD that can be used in TSF sessions.
Here is a sample from the TSF DVD:
Twelve Step Facilitation Core Topic 2: Acceptance (wistia.com)





For more information about TSF materials, see: 

https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/514175?Twelve-Step-Facilitation-Handbook-without-CE-Test%2C-2nd-Edition https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/514179?Twelve-Step-Facilitation-Program

https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/520197?Treatment-OnDemand-with-Twelve-Step-Facilitation-Adult-Version-1-10-Clinicians


  
OTHER WORKS:

A review of this site will allow readers to see the range of topics Dr Joe has written on. In each case they will find that his books are grounded in sound research that he is able to translate into practical advice and guidance. This is also evident in the many posts he has written for Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, and other Internet sites. Links to these writings can be found through Google.



If You Work It, It Works: The Science Behind Twelve Step Recovery, Hazelden Publishing.

In this book, Joe Nowinski once again proves his ability to integrate the science and experience of Alcoholics Anonymous and to explain both in clear, unpretentious language. --Keith Humphreys, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University

Nowinski has done a great service by interpreting many of the landmark studies that demonstrate that AA and Twelve Step treatments are among the most effective interventions currently available.--John F. Kelly, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical School.


Recovery After Rehab: A Guide for the Newly Sober and Their Loved Ones, Rowman and Littlefield.

Booklist Review:

For people struggling with addiction and those who love them, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of what to expect from treatment and to plan ahead for after treatment.  It aims to demystify the process while offering clear suggestions of how to maintain treatment benefits. It pulls back the curtain and takes an honest look at the reality of what happens during and after treatment and how we can help – not hinder – progress toward recovery. Presenting loved ones as collaborators in recovery, Dr. Nowinski empowers those affected by addiction with the knowledge required to evaluate various treatment options and to make informed decisions beyond the walls of formal care settings that will promote recovery over time.



Additional Reviews about Recovery After Rehab:

Cara M. Renzelli, PhD Vice President, Operations and Clinical Advancement Gateway Rehab, Mt Pleasant, PA, Youngstown OH, Warren OH, Aliquippa PA, and Pittsburgh PA
In early recovery we hear, "To succeed, take ownership of your recovery," a poignant but abstract idea. This new book by Joe Nowinski finally provides the owner’s manual to a new life-of-recovery from process or substance use disorder. Daily reflection books offer comfort and insight, but Recovery After Rehab is the map to navigate all the "but, how?" perils of recovery realities that we each face.    Joe C., author, Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life and host of Rebellion Dogs Radio

Dr. Joseph Nowinski is one of the pioneers of Addiction Psychology. He has made seminal contributions to the field, most significantly in his development of Twelve-Step Facilitation, an empirically supported treatment for alcohol use disorders. In this new book, Dr. Nowinski has addressed a significant gap in the treatment literature – the role of the family in the recovery process. All too often families of addicted patients are placed in an isolated position – they are minimally involved in treatment and given little guidance to direct them through the potential minefield of early recovery. This book fills that void by providing an understanding of the role of rehab, and the necessary tasks for promoting recovery for the patient and for the whole family. Masterfully written, based on Dr. Nowinski’s lifetime of clinical experience, this book will provide relief and direction for those who are accompanying a loved one through the sometimes-mysterious journey of recovery. There are helpful suggestions throughout the book. Patients and family members alike will benefit from reading it, and even experienced practitioners will gain useful insights. A highly recommended addition to the literature.  Mark Schenker, Ph.D. Author of A Clinician’s Guide to 12-Step Recovery Lead Psychologist for Adult Services, Caron Treatment Centers, Philadelphia PA, Wernersville PA, NY City, Boca Raton FL and Atlanta GA.  

Dr. Joe nails it again!  This book is an amazing guide for loved ones invested in recovery.  Ever since Dr. Nowinski wrote developed 12 Step Facilitation I knew I’d found an educated and knowledgeable person when it comes to addiction and recovery. I can’t wait to buy some copies for friends and family to help take the confusion out of ongoing recovery! Judi Bixby, Director of Alaska Services Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, Kirkland WA, Seattle WA, Edmonds WA, Everett WA, Tacoma, WA. 

Here is a link to a podcast on the subject of Recovery After Rehab:   https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/rebellious-radio/blog/rebellion-dogs-radio-62-recovery-after-rehab 

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