T1 thinking is a self-destructive view of one’s self and others. Numerous books discuss toxic relationships between two or more people; but T1 relationships, which are produced by T1 thinking, are unique because they involve injury to the “self” of all individuals involved. People with injured selves will maintain close relationships only with others who have an injured self. These relationships are fatally flawed and irreparable. The only relationship that can be repaired is the individual’s relationship with her or himself, and only then can she or he recover the ability to develop healthy relationships with others. T1 thinking is a self-destructive perspective that children learn in the first few years of their lives from T1 thinking adults. It is a cycle that perpetuates itself and is a causal factor for many of modern society’s ills including family dysfunction, substance abuse and depression. Dr. Winston Collins’ book combines self-theory, psychodynamics, and spirituality to explain the psychological forces underlying troubled relationships between T1 partners, T1 family members, and other T1 associates. It goes on to teach a T1 thinker how to advance her or his recovery from this self-destructive thinking and achieve the personal freedom necessary for a happy and fulfilling life. Anyone involved in T1 relationships; people in recovery from any form of addiction; professionals in the mental health or drug/alcohol field; students of behavioral science, social work, and psychology; and members of the general public who want a better understanding of why people—including themselves—behave the way they do will find this book enlightening, moving, and liberating. By gwen howard on May 7, 2014Format: Paperback This book "reads" beautifully, the author talks to the reader, not at them, allowing the information to seep in where it does. A very down to earth roadmap for redirection of one's life journey heretofore littered with hazardous obstacles. This literary work of art encourages critical introspection of lifelong harmful habits/relationships. It places, into proper perspective, reasons for perceived failures throughout one's life. Most humbling is his acknowledgement of the Creator to whom all reverence should be directed. I congratulate Dr. Collins for this well composed project. Lee A. Hutton, Jr., M.D. This book has given me insight and clarity about where I've been, how I got there, and how to move on towards personal freedom, one day at a time. I now know how to love God, myself, and my neighbor. I encourage anyone who is tired of being unhappy and feeling stuck to read this book. I've read many self help books; however, this book is superior to all. We can let go of the pain, and begin living an abundant life filled with purpose, tranquility, and love. Gwen T. I must say that my thinking was hazy and my mind's eye needed new lenses. Thanks to this book, I can see so much more clearly! I am presently growing in harmony with myself, others, and my Creator. Thank you Dr. Collins. This book is truly a God send! Thank you for your dedication, strait talk, and most of all, for your passion to help ordinary people like me. James E. L., NDR graduate This book transforms the spiritual principles of recovery into concrete principles. It shows how to free oneself to be the human being our Creator intended us to be. I thank Dr. Collins because his book helped me to realign my will with the WILL of the Creator who has made mankind in the best of molds (95:4). Adib R. Abdullah, MA Thank you for writing this book, Dr. Collins. The information in this book has been a blue print that enabled me to walk away from a lifetime of bondage to patterns of thinking and behavior that caused me nothing but pain in several areas of my life. I have been able to reclaim my personal freedom by recognizing that when I do the "Basics", the miracles of recovery show up in my life. I have lost 242 pounds of excess weight. I have put down credit cards and stopped outspending my income. My adult children are free to make decisions in their lives without any interference or 'guidance' from me. Today, I am not always right. I can be corrected. I am not close to perfect. I take responsibility for living by the highest spiritual principles I can when no one is watching but me, and accept with good grace, when I fall short. In other words, today, I mostly live in peace. May God continue to bless you. Marietta M. Dr. Winston Collins is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Collins is Director of Addictive Behavior Programs at a leading Behavioral Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also maintains a private practice with Precision Consultants of Philadelphia. He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), qualified clinical social worker (QCSW), and a diplomate in clinical social work (DCSW). During 1984 to 2002, he served associate professorships at Bryn Mawr University and Community College of Philadelph