Your Recovery, Your Life for Teens

“Claudia Black has yet again created an indispensable resource for those in need of hope and recovery! As a person who entered long-term recovery as a teenager, as an addiction professional, and, more importantly, as a father, Claudia has crafted a masterpiece that incorporates the critical elements a young person needs to identify the impact substance use is having on them and how to recover!” –Sean Walsh, LISAC, CEO of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare–Sean Walsh, LISAC“Claudia Black reaches out to teens to develop insight, to learn self-regulation, and enhance life skills to support their life–now and in the future! Claudia’s book, Your Recovery, Your Life for Teens, is a self-help book that tickles a teen’s brain to move the teen to engage in critical thinking and support emotional intelligence. So necessary today!” –Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCACII, CDCIII, SAP, author of Rein in Your Brain; and international, domestic, and local trainer–Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCACII, CDCIII, SAP“Here’s another masterpiece by Claudia Black. This trauma-informed workbook invites teens and young adults to explore their substance abuse and addiction. It features a treasure trove of clear and simple yet powerful activities which allows them to be honest and more accountable for their behavior. Key tools and resources offer a path to living a life in recovery. This book is a game changer for youth.” –Jerry Moe, MA, National Director of Children’s Programs, Emeritus, at Hazelden Betty Ford–Jerry Moe, MA“I am deeply impressed by Claudia Black’s Your Recovery, Your Life for Teens. This comprehensive workbook offers an engaging journey for teens struggling with drugs and alcohol. Black provides compassionate, practical tools for self-awareness, coping skills, family involvement, and self-care. Emphasizing gratitude and a supportive environment, this resource is a valuable gift for teens seeking a brighter, healthier future of recovery.” –Denise Bertin-Epp, RN, BScN, MSA, president and CEO of the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)–Denise Bertin-Epp, RN, BScN, MSA“It’s difficult at any age to be willing to explore the use of alcohol and drugs in your life. Yet the possibilities of living life in recovery are limitless. I encourage you to choose that option and to use this workbook on the journey toward a better life. Your Recovery, Your Life for Teens by Claudia Black is absolutely the resource to take with you on this journey.” –Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM, senior medical consultant for the Pain Recovery Program at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center, and author of The Pain Antidote–Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM“This gentle workbook by Claudia Black adds to her impressive oeuvre–training texts, life-story compendia, readers, and therapist trainings, all committed to helping the human spirit overcome illness and trauma. This wonderful addition to her work is for young adults, those in that uncertain place between teenager and adulthood, guiding them with a sure hand from darkness to self-compassion and enlightenment, providing deep insight and healing along the way.” –Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM, past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine–Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM

Claudia Black, PhD, MSW, is a renowned addiction clinician, speaker, and trainer, internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with addictive disorders. She has over forty years’ experience in the field of addictive disorders, with an emphasis on working with young adult populations. She is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, and is author of more than fifteen books. She lives in the Seattle, WA, area.