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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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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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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

WebHe broke away from the Oxford Group for many reasons that allude to “progress, not perfection.”. Bill didn’t want to tell people what to do or what to believe. He …

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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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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, commonly …

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AA and the Disease Concept: A Complex Connection

WebBy William L White. It 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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Addiction – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WebChoice Model. The behavioural learning model of addiction leads some to claim that alcohol and other drug dependency is purely a consequence of choice. This viewpoint has been …

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The Therapeutic Value of the Group – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WebBy Steve K. The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group is a fundamental ‘mechanism of change’ in terms of recovery from addiction. The group provides its …

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My Story – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WebMy attendance at meetings was reduced to the odd occasion. My belief in the Twelve Steps continued to deteriorate; and I became very isolated and depressed. I considered no …

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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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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 participants, …

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Spiritual, Rather Than Religious – 12-STEP PHILOSOPHY

WebThe term ‘spirituality’, within AA, is generally considered to be non-dogmatic and open, with members encouraged to develop their own understanding and practice. …

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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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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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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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Challenging the Feminist Perspective on Twelve-Step Philosophy

WebHumility is about developing a realistic, grounded, and healthy sense of self, being ‘right sized’, and is in essence what 12-Step philosophy encourages through its …

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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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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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