Failure in therapy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing it wrong. In fact, it often indicates that you’re putting in the effort. Rannon Arch, the Director of Co-Occurring Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, reframes failed moments as valuable information and offers guidance on how to learn from them.

Difficult people do not cause relapse - but they can create the emotional state that makes escape feel tempting. John Makohen, CASC, RCP, gives readers a clear, practical plan to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect recovery in real-world situations.

Author Wes Arnett outlines Five Ways Working with a Recovery Coach Can Be Helpful. He shares that he is in recovery from substance use disorder and mental health challenges and is passionate about offering hope and inspiration to those in recovery or exploring recovery. He supports multiple pathways of recovery as he walks alongside his peers and advocates for a profession that profoundly impacts individuals in our community.