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You’ve reached the Outside-the-Box Recovery Bookstore, where relapse-prevention, CBT, and motivational interviewing meet creativity and the occasional chuckle.
The OTB Recovery Movement was started to promote a zest for sober living through art therapy, creative writing, narrative therapy, mindful coloring, and *clinically-relevant* recovery material.
The workbooks below are designed for SUD counselors to use in their individual and group work with clients. They’re especially written for people in early recovery. All publications are designed and illustrated by psychiatrist Dr. Kim Rosenthal. The books are found on Amazon.
Illustrated, humored, and clinically relevant, this workbook takes the reader on a 30-day introductory journey into the world of sobriety.
PRICE $20.00
Click here to see on Amazon
OTB 2 balances relapse prevention and coping skills with poetry, art, narrative therapy, mindful coloring, and the occasional laugh!
PRICE $20.00
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This book is written for anyone seeking a fresh, friendly approach to STEP ONE.
Reviews
“Like a breath of fresh air, I really enjoyed and appreciated the out of the box approach, as it was quite inventive, memorable, and thought-provoking. I know people who would benefit from sobriety, and as a family physician working in an asylum, I am looking forward to using these worksheet resources in my practice. I recommend this resource for any medical provider and anyone who is seeking help from addiction or knows a loved one who may benefit having this book nearby.” — Lisa Lorelli, DO, Family Physician. Morganton, North Carolina
“I’m a peer support specialist and have worked on my own recovery over the past ten years…. From the jokes to the coloring material, this workbook has the answers to questions that people needing recovery want to ask but hardly ever ask. It has material I have never encountered in a workbook at the 20+ places I’ve been. I believe this book can be very beneficial to those in long-term treatment.” — Nathan Ray, Peer Support Specialist. Morganton, North Carolina
“I have used some of the worksheets from your blog with inpatient clients at the hospital who are in pre-contemplation/contemplation toward addressing their SUD. They have enjoyed the pages and I have found them useful for facilitating conversations to help increase their motivation. I like that your work engages the creative side of the brain and spans appropriate comprehension level of multiple groups.” — Julie Bowers-Pryor, MA, LCSW, LCADC, CSW. University of Kentucky, Kentucky.
This is such a refreshing way to go thru the trials & tribulations of addictions & its PICS. (parteners in crime). Looking forward to each of these e-booklets. Thank you Dr. Kim for making these e-booklets.
Where can I find the entire 12 step series. I am a PRSs
Hi. I’m afraid the other steps are not available yet, though you can see STEP ONE in paperback on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736974114. Thanks!
I have acquired both editions of outside the box and as well as step one, and my clients respond so well to what you have brought to the table of recovery. I would like to thank you. And inform you that I am patiently waiting for the completion of the 12 steps workbooks to be presented.
Hi Stacey, I so appreciate hearing I’m making a difference in your clients’ lives!! As for future books, I’m currently working on the THIRD Outside-the-Box Recovery Workbook, although it’s slow going… Probably be available in 2024. The rest of the 12-step booklets are on hold, maybe indefinitely. Depends on people’s interest!
Where can we get the Step 2 book? These are wonderful!
Melissa Thorson
Hi Melissa. Thanks for the compliment. Unfortunately we have so many projects up in the air that there’s been no time to work on the other STEPS. Maybe down the road…