Books & Publications by John Elford
Discover evidence-based pathways to lasting wellbeing with John Elford's practical resources on recovery and behaviour change.
Here are the first three books in my brand new series.
Plenty more to follow.
Practical workbooks for recovery, wellbeing and personal growth.
Available worldwide on Amazon.
Access the series here
Beneficial Books Series
Learning to love yourself is a journey that leads to a more fulfilling, balanced, and joyful life.
When we truly love and accept ourselves, we unlock our potential, build healthier relationships, and develop a strong sense of self-worth.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, major life changes, or the pressures of everyday living, this workbook will help you move beyond simply managing stress. Instead, you'll build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to create a calmer, healthier, and more resilient life—one step at a time.
Introducing the Quintiva Framework, this whole-person approach helps you understand how ADHD affects focus, emotions, behaviour, relationships, purpose, and physical wellbeing.
Les manuels de parrainage appliquent des techniques pédagogiques établies pour développer la compréhension des 12 étapes des Alcooliques anonymes.Â
Die Sponsor-Handbücher wenden bewährte pädagogische Techniken an, um ein Verständnis der 12 Schritte von Alcoholics Anonymous zu entwickeln.Â
Los Manuales del Padrino aplican técnicas educativas establecidas para desarrollar la comprensión de los 12 Pasos de Alcohólicos Anónimos.
New Release
A practical guide for sponsors, sponsees, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Twelve Steps through Al-Anon.
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Working the Twelve Steps is about far more than reading the words on the page—it is about applying their principles to everyday life.Â
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The Al-Anon Sponsor's 12 Step Manual – Workbook Edition has been created to help you do exactly that.
The Al-Anon Sponsor's 12 Step Manual: A Guide for Teaching and Learning the Program of Al-Anon. Workbook Edition.
The Sponsor's 12 Traditions Manual is an (independent) approach to understanding the traditions of A.A. that will help people learn faster and remember more. This leads to greater understanding of the information in the 12 Traditions.
The Sponsor Manuals apply established educational techniques to developing an understanding of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This process leads to a structure that progressively improves a persons knowledge and understanding of each of the steps examined.
This guide can be worked through alone, in a group or with a sponsee and sponsor.
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This is not a standalone guide. For it to be successful you must have access to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
The Sponsor Manuals
Explore the Sponsor's Manual Series.
Practical workbooks for recovery, wellbeing and personal growth.
Available worldwide on Amazon.
Access the series here
A comprehensive introduction to the thinking errors, emotional reasoning, core beliefs, etc, that are associated with 12-step recovery and CBT. This book explores the thoughts, beliefs and attitudes that affect feelings, behaviour, and actions.
People often wonder what shortcomings or character defects are. Are they the same thing? How do I know how to recognise them? What can I do about them. These are many of the questions I have heard in my long journey of recovery and are among the reasons for writing this book.
A Deep Dive into the Twelve Steps is a practical, spiritually grounded companion for anyone working through the Big Book and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions—including newcomers, sponsors, long-timers, treatment centres, and recovery groups.
Recovery Foundations
New Release
Drawing on recovery principles, behavior change science, and over two decades of experience supporting people through recovery and personal transformation, John introduces the Quintiva Framework.
What if the reason change keeps failing is not weakness, laziness, or lack of willpower, but the conditions you are trying to change?
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Many people already know what they need to do.
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Yet when pressure rises, old behaviors return. Promises collapse. Progress fades. Shame grows.
Explore the Recovery Foundations Series.
Practical books for recovery education, behavioural science, and lasting change.
Available worldwide on Amazon.
Access the series here (soon)