Joseph Nowinski, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who is currently Supervising Psychologist at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He has held positions as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco and Associate Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Nowinski is internationally recognized for his work in substance abuse treatment. He has a private practice in Tolland, Connecticut. Dr. Nowinski is the author of many books including Saying Goodbye: How Families Can Find Renewal Through Loss, which was published in 2011 by Harvard Health Publications. Dr. Nowinski has been interviewed hundreds of times throughout his career and his books have been featured in The New York Times, Psychotherapy Networker, NPR, and many other media outlets. He blogs regularly for HuffingtonPost.com and PsychologyToday.com. You can learn more about his work at www.NewGrief.com.
Speaking Points
- Solutions for drinking problems
- Almost alcoholism
- New grief
- modern medicine, death and mourning
- End of life issues from a medical perspective
- Living with uncertainty
- caretaking from a family systems perspective
In the Media
Doctors point out problems facing ‘almost alcoholics’
June 17, 2012
Is My (or My Loved One's) Drinking a Problem?
May 5, 2012
Is Your Drinking Making You an Almost Alcoholic? Interview with Alcoholism Expert
April 8, 2012
Are you an "almost-alcoholic"? 10 signs you might have a problem
April 3, 2012
Are You Almost Alcoholic? Taking a New Look at an Old Problem
April 2, 2012
Saying Goodbye, Finding Renewal through Loss
August 16, 2011
Moving Forward After Tucson
January 14, 2011





