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Living with Chronic Illness In Recovery – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEB3) Increased personal strength and maturity. 4) Improvements in their relationships with others and an increased sense of compassion. 5) A deepening of their …

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The Multiple Pathways to Addiction and Recovery

WEBThe different pathways to addiction and the often complex interactions with each other, as well as co-occurring difficulties, lead to a large diversity in terms of type, …

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Twelve Step Recovery – A Holistic Approach to Healing

WEBBy Steve K. The literature of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) suggests that alcoholism is an illness of the mind, body and soul; and that by healing spiritually the …

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The Reality of Recovery – Progress Not Perfection

WEBThe one true change for Bill was that he stayed sober. The truth is that if Bill had kept drinking, he surely would have been permanently jailed or hospitalized, or died …

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The Portrayal of Multiple Pathways of Recovery in the Writings of

WEBBy William White, M.A. and Ernest Kurtz, Ph.D. One of the central messages of the New Recovery Advocacy Movement is the declaration that there are many …

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Addiction Recovery and Personal Character – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBBy William L White The devastating effects of addiction on physical/emotional health and social functioning have been meticulously catalogued, but …

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12-STEP PHILOSOPHY – Recovery from Addiction is a New …

WEBAn important part of the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that offers hope to those seeking recovery from addiction is the passage in relation to Step Nine, …

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AA and the Disease Concept: A Complex Connection

WEBBy William L White. I t is difficult to pick up a book advocating or attacking the disease concept of alcoholism without having Alcoholics Anonymous credited as the …

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Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In

WEBOther treatments, especially those that use the health care system, are more expensive. One study found that compared with Alcoholics Anonymous …

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The Trees of Addiction & Recovery – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBThis healthy foundation for life creates the roots of security, self-esteem and confidence, gratitude, empathy, unselfishness, self-acceptance and compassion, and …

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Spiritual, Rather Than Religious – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBΔ. By Steve K. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) quite often state that the Twelve-Step program is “Spiritual, rather than religious”. I think this distinction is …

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Humility, Defense Mechanisms and the Creation of the False-Self

WEBHumility is simply having a realistic sense of oneself. A humble person accurately acknowledges both their strengths and limitations. They have the capacity to …

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The Wisdom in Just for Today – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBThe principle of Just for Today is similar to the practice of mindfulness or bringing one’s focus into the present moment. The Eastern spiritual traditions, and more …

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Resentments, Inventory, Amends and Forgiveness

WEBBeing free from resentment is beneficial for our health and well-being, biologically, psychologically, and socially. “Forgiving someone doesn’t mean condoning …

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12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety – A Book Summary.

WEBDr Berger emphasizes the fundamental importance of developing conscious self-awareness in becoming emotionally sober. Emotional sobriety is a way of being that …

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The Wounded Healer – An Anthology – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBBy Steve K. Step 12 of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) suggests that “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this …

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Transformation Through Suffering, Loss and Trauma

WEBBy Steve K. This reflection on the subject of transformation through suffering, adversity, loss, or trauma is particularly pertinent to those who’ve suffered from histories …

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An Authentic Attitude of Gratitude – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WEBBy Steve K. Throughout my recovery I’ve struggled with cultivating an attitude of gratitude towards my life and circumstances. I have suffered with a depressive …

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A Story from Darkness to Hope

WEBThe book is a powerful testament to the value of psychological therapy with a dedicated and compassionate therapist to change a person’s life for the better. Erwin …

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