Patrick J. Carnes, PhD, is an internationally known authority and
speaker on addiction and recovery issues. He has authored over
twenty books including the bestselling titles Out of the Shadows:
Understanding Addiction Recovery, Betrayal Bond, Don’t Call It
Love, A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps, and
A Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles.
Dr. Carnes’ research provides the architecture for the “task model”
of treating addictions that is used by thousands of therapists
worldwide and many well-known treatment centers, residential
facilities, and hospitals. He founded IITAP (International
Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), which provides
CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) training and certification
as well as cutting-edge information for addiction professionals.
Dr. Carnes currently serves as a Senior Fellow and Executive
Director for the Gentle Path Program at The Meadows in Wickenburg,
Arizona.
For more information on his work and contributions:
www.patrickcarnes.com. You can also find him on Facebook and
Twitter: @drpatrickcarnes
"A treasure chest, a rich and powerful resource for anyone working
a Twelve Step program."
--Wendy Maltz, MSW
"This book emphasizes the common themes at the heart of all Twelve
Step fellowships and offers an especially clear explanation of what
'working the program' means."
--Claudia Black, PhD
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