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by Aaron P. Brinen (Author)
For people with psychosis, recovery is a winding path, not a straight line. And the best person to steer your recovery is you. Leading psychologist Aaron P. Brinen busts myths and helps you build the life you want in this empowering book. Dr. Brinen provides step-by-step guidance for becoming a strong self-advocate, navigating treatment options, managing symptoms that cause distress, and coping with stigma. Learn crucial ways to connect with others, pursue your goals at school or work, and keep your body healthy. The brief chapters are warm and compassionate, with downloadable practical tools designed to boost your energy and motivation for getting out into the world. This is a book you can read cover to cover--or dip into any time you need extra support to live well and feel good.
Author Biography
Aaron P. Brinen, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, where he employs evidence-based treatments to help people recover from serious mental health conditions. He is also Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brinen is a codeveloper of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), and has been active in adapting CT-R for different settings and training therapists from around the world.
