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RECEIVES INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD

Addiction, Attachment, Trauma, and Recovery: The Power of Connection

by University of Scranton Professor Oliver Morgan, Ph.D., won the 2020 Independent Press Award in the category of Addiction and Recovery.

The prestigious international competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. Selected award winners and distinguished favorites are based on overall excellence. The book is part of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB).

In his book, Morgan provides a fresh take on addiction and recovery by presenting a more inclusive framework than traditional understandings. Cutting-edge work in attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and trauma studies is integrated with ecological systems thinking to provide a consilient, comprehensive and holistic picture of addiction; societal disconnection, internal fragmentation and cultural dislocation are examined to better understand the need for connection and community as an antidote to addiction.

“A solid work of scholarship based upon years of experience, expertise and research, this book is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended addition to professional and academic library Health/Medicine collections in general, and addiction treatment supplemental studies lists in particular.” — Midwest Book Review

Dr. Oliver Morgan has taught at the University for over 30 years, serving as program director (Community Counseling) and department chair (1997-2006), and was named the second Leahy Faculty Fellow for PCPS in 2002. You can listen to his podcast interview with The Science of Psychotherapy at https://bit.ly/OliverMorgan.

QUOTES THAT INSPIRE YOU & OTHERS PRESENTING QUOTES FROM OUR PCPS STUDENTS:

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

— Dr. Suess

I personally like this quote because I believe it has so many applications in our lives. So often we feel sadness or disappointment because something has come to an end, or something is over that we wish occurred in a different way. We are left feeling saddened. We instead must reflect on the past, and instead of wishing it was still present, we should be grateful and happy for all that has happened. — Jackson Jonik

YOU’RE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE, STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM, & SMARTER THAN YOU THINK. — Winnie the Pooh

I chose this quote because I loved Winnie the Pooh growing up and it has been very motivational for me through the years! — Sophia Gousias

OUR GREATEST WEAKNESS LIES IN GIVING UP. THE MOST CERTAIN WAY TO SUCCEED IS ALWAYS TO TRY JUST ONE MORE TIME. — Thomas Edison

I admire this quote because it reminds me that resilience is the key to success. We should never give up so easily, instead try again and pick yourself up. — Elizabeth Cierelli YOU CAN’T CROSS THE SEA BY MERELY STANDING & STARING AT THE WATER. — Rabindranath Tagore

I like this quote because it serves as a reminder to never become complacent. You can only achieve something by working towards achieving it. — Joshua Muth

NOTHING THAT’S WORTHWHILE IS EVER EASY. REMEMBER THAT. — Nicholas Sparks

This is a quote that reminds me of the journey I have begun with my college education. It serves as a reminder that college will have its ups and downs, but hard work and dedication will make it all worth it after my 4 years here. — Megan Cleary IT IS FOOLISH & WRONG TO MOURN THE MEN WHO DIED. RATHER WE SHOULD THANK GOD THAT SUCH MEN LIVED. — General George S. Patton

I come from a military family, so this quote has helped me in the past while dealing with the loss of loved ones. — Joseph Lynch

FAILURE WILL NEVER OVERTAKE ME IF MY DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED IS STRONG ENOUGH. — Og Mandino

I chose this quote because it inspires me to work hard and stay determined despite setbacks. Even though I may be wrong. — Christiana Faustini

YOU HAVE BRAINS IN YOUR HEAD, YOU HAVE FEET IN YOUR SHOES, YOU CAN STEER YOURSELF ANY DIRECTION YOU CHOOSE. — Dr. Suess

This quote reminds me that I have all the tools I need to succeed, and I should try my best to take advantage of everything that college has to offer so that I can enjoy my time here and get a great education. — Lindsay Tucker