1st Edition

Understanding Your Inner Child and Overcoming Addiction A Recovery Manual and Workbook

By Eddie Capparucci, Nathan Jones Copyright 2024
168 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Inner Child Model™ for treating Addictive Behaviors, a trauma-based approach to the treatment of various addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, spending, smoking, etc. Research indicates the onset of addiction originates in childhood trauma, inability to process emotional discomfort, and attachment disorders. This book... Read more

1. Pathway to Addiction  2. Understanding Your Inner Child  3. The 11 Inner Children  4. The Bored Child  5. The Unaffirmed Child  6. The Unnoticed Child  7. The Emotionally Voided Child  8. The Need for Control Child  9. The Entitled-Spiteful Child  10. The Inferior-Weak Child  11. The Stressed Child  12. The Early Sexually Stimulated/Abused Child  13. The Spiritually Wounded Child  14. The Enmeshed Child  15. How to Effectively Manage Your Inner Child

Biography

Eddie Capparucci is considered a leader in the field of sex addiction therapy and is the author of several books. Among his clients, have been professional athletes and television personalities. He is the creator of the Inner Child Model for treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors, which has been endorsed by many leaders in the addiction field.

Nathan Jones is a BACP accredited psychotherapist and founder of the London Centre for Addictions. He specializes in the treatment of substance and sexual addiction. Nathan is currently completing his Professional Doctorate at the University of Central Lancashire, researching the effects of the inner child recovery model for addictive disorders. Nathan provides addiction training for clinicians and has presented at international conferences.

‘Insightful, compassionate and well written. Should help to ease an often unrecognized source of much distress.’

Frederick Toates, professor, author of How Sexual Desire Works: The Enigmatic Urge