It Takes A Family: Creating Lasting Sobriety, Togetherness, and Happiness

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Thissecond edition of thegroundbreakingbook byacclaimedinterventionistandeducatorDebra Jaycelebratestheunique and powerfulrole familiesplayin successful long-term recovery from addiction.Readersreceivetips,tools,andaframework forpursuing theproven pathof Structured Family Recovery.

As a companiontoLove First, theclassicguide to family intervention,It Takes a Familydeliversaprovenmethod for families and friends tostep beyond theinitialinterventionandreinvent theirrelationshipsaspart of a family recovery team.In straightforward, compassionate language,Debra Jayoffers readersa structured model that shows family membersand friendshowtheycan work together toovercomethe obstaclesmanypeople with addictionfaceintheir initialrecovery.Through easy-to-follow strategies and exercises, family memberslearn about andaddress the challenges of enabling, denial, and pain while developing their communication skillsand embracing the joy that comes from healthier and happier relationships.

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Debra Jay is a noted author, speaker, and trainer for addiction professionals.Sheisthe coauthor, with Jeff Jay,ofthe best-sellingLove First: AFamilys GuidetoInterventionandauthor ofNo More Letting Go: The Spirituality ofTaking ActionAgainst Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.Debrawas a guest lectureron addiction and related issues atWayne StateUniversityforfourteen years. She has been writing a newspaper advice column on families and addiction since 1996. She has served asaboard member for Brighton Hospital, St. John Providence Health System, and Dawn Farm. She is a recipient of the 2012 Letitia M. CloseBVMAward in recognition of a significant ministry in helping women with the disease of addiction.TodayDebra and Jeffrun a national private practice, providing intervention training and consultation services for families.

Debra was the addiction expert onThe Oprah Winfrey Showforthreeseasons and has appeared onThe Dr. Oz Show. She is a graduate oftheOhio State UniversityandoftheHazeldenaddictionprofessionalstrainingprogram.