Addiction Books written by the HUM team

At HUM, we are an integrated health care team so you will receive health care services from a number of different health care providers, such as nurses, physicians, and psychologists, based on your needs. We take a holistic approach to health; therefore we will be exploring biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions, rather than looking at health issues or diagnoses in isolation.

Here is a description of books written by members of the HUM Team

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The Matrix for Life (2022)

Written by: Raju Hajela, Sue Newton and Kaylie Rodriguez and Mike Davies

Everyone is looking for happiness, peace of mind and contentment but it is hard to choose and adhere to one’s path.  Through the concept of the matrix that is based on robust spiritual principles ad practical psychology, the authors explore the obstacles to personal growth and ideas that can be transformative in one’s life.  A simple series of 9 windows of the matrix guide readers through the ABCs of awareness, action, acceptance, beliefs, boundaries, balance and compassion, caring and contentment.  The Matrix for Life will inspire you to re-examine ideas about your life that may be keeping you trapped in the past or making you worry about the future.  It will help expand your perspectives through practical ideas and exercises to embrace life’s journey in a joyful and meaningful way as you take responsibility for your own health, well being and personal growth.

Sneak Peak of Fantasy Chapter from ‘Love, the Drug’ | Addiction and Mental Health Counselling Team | Calgary

Love, The Drug (2020)

Written by: Paige Abbott, Raju Hajela, and Sue Newton

This is an in-depth examination of Addiction involving relationships, the underlying issues in people’s lives and relationships. Viewed from the perspective that Addiction is a primary, chronic brain disease that can also manifest in love and relationships. This book explores the symptoms and signs of Addiction in the realm of relationships and the components of healthy recovery.
Addiction is Addiction workbook | Health Upwardly Mobile Inc., (HUM) | Addiction and Mental Health Counselling Team | Calgary

ADDICTION IS ADDICTION WORKBOOK (2018)

Written by: Sue Newton, Paige Abbott and Raju Hajela

This workbook was written as a complement to our original book, Addiction is Addiction, which was released in 2015. The workbook can be completed without having read the original book and is designed to help readers explore their vulnerabilities and strengths with regards to Addiction and Mental Health.
Addiction is Addiction workbook | Health Upwardly Mobile Inc., (HUM) | Addiction and Mental Health Counselling Team | Calgary

ADDICTION IS ADDICTION (2015)

Written by: Raju Hajela, Sue Newton and Paige Abbott

This book looks at how treating Addiction as a disease can radically improve outcomes by using a holistic approach that balances the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of treatment needed for recovery.