The Therapeutic Value of the 12 Steps

This is one of Dr. Berger's most popular lectures. This talk was recorded live at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous. The presentation received the highest ratings of all the IDAA - CME programs offered.

Twelve Stupid Things You Can Do to Mess Up Your Recovery

In this CD you will learn about the 12 common problems that sabotage many people in the first two years of their recovery. Dr. Berger's insights into the process of recovery and what is needed to establish its firm foundation is both informative and inspiring. In this program he utilizes wit and insight to offer a very helpful an useful perspective about the elements necessary for successful recovery. PDF Order Form

Self-Hate and Recovery

Self-hate is one of the most common causes for relapse and often goes undiagnosed. Dr. Berger discusses how self-hate undermines recovery and personal growth. Relying on the work of Dr. Theodore Isaac Rubin and Dr. Karen Horney, Dr. Berger takes the listener through a revealing discussion of this deadly and insidious process. Steps to address this deadly foe are also offered. PDF Order Form 

Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Your Recovery

This highly acclaimed talk was recorded live at the 2003 Alcohol Awareness Hour at the Betty Ford Center. In this presentation, Dr. Berger discusses Bill Wilson's seminal artical entitled The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety that appeared in the 1958 Grapevine.

Dr. Berger explores Bill Wilson's notion of "absolute dependency" and how it relates to current concepts in the mental health field. The listener will definitely walk away from this talk with a new appreciation of Bill Wilson's genious and insight into the psychology of the alcoholic - addict. Dr. Berger also discusses how to unreavel these crippling dependencies and establish a more solid emotional foundation for your recovery. PDF Order Form

Relationship Matters

In this series Dr. Berger explores issues to help you and your partner improve your relationship. Remember you don't have to be sick to get better. Dr. Berger believes that trouble in a relationship is normal and therefore doesn't indicate that something is wrong with your relationship, instead it means that something is right. Learning how to grow while staying connected is the theme that permeates his talks.

Holding on to Yourself in Relationships

The reality is we save our worst behavior for those we love. Is this a curse or is there another explanation for this painful fact? Dr. Berger believes that "emotional dependency" is the underlying culprit to relationship problems. In this program he discusses how we lose ourselves in our rleatinships and what we can do to better keep hold of our selves. You will find many practical and useful concepts to help you develop more intimacy in your relationship. PDF Order Form

Love Secrets - Revealed

Released in 2006: This book is an oustanding introduction to relationships. Inside you will find the information that Dr. Berger has accumulated over the past 30 years of clinical expereince in helping men and women struggle to find a more satisfactory connection in their intimate relationships. At the heart of this book is Dr. Berger's discussion of reasonable and unreasonable expectations, myths that destroy relationships, and how to make adjustments at close range. Dr. Berger is certain that you will find many useful concepts and specific suggestions about how to make your relationship work. PDF Order Form

12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery (2008)

I am very excited about the release of my new book. After discussing a model of how to assess the underlying causes of stupid behavior, I explore 12 stupid things that mess up recovery during the first two years of your journey. This book is a must read for anyone just starting recovery or struggling with chronic relapse. This book will be available to order on my website in the next month. In the meantime please purchase it at either www.amazon.com or www.Hcibooks.com or Hazelden Educational Materials.

"Dear Dr. Berger, I have just finished reading 12 Stupid things that Mess Up Recovery. I truly mean this - it is the best book on recovery I have ever read. In my recovery I have read many many books, yours made the most sense. It resontated within me. Thank you so much Dr. Berger! Kind Regards, Stuart L. (NA Member)"

"Got your book. Really like it! I've read things that are as practical, but none more practical. It ain't just about avoiding relapse, it is about really "getting" what recovery with a capital R is. I will certainly be recommending it. Thom Rutledge, Author - Embracing Fear: How to Turn What Scares us into Our Greatest Gift"

How to Get the Most Out of Group Therapy (Pamphlet)

This pamphlet is desgined to help new patients entering treatment for their chemcial dependency problem get the most out of the group therapy sessions they will be attending in treatment. This pamphlet was published by Hazelden in 1990 and has sold over 60,000 copies. If you are entering treatment or involved in group therapy this pamphlet will help you get the most out of your expreience. PDF Order Form

Principles of Gestalt Experiential Therapy by Walter Kempler, M.D.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in being a better therapist. Dr. Kempler discussses the core concepts of this powerful approach to working with coupels and families. He elaborates on both the theoretical underpinnings of this approach to family therapy as well as providing many practical suggestions as to hwo to help families struggle successfully with their differences and difficulties.

Your Competent Child by Jesper Juul

this book was a best seller in Scandanavia. It was written by my friend and colleague Jesper who is the former Executive Director of The Kempler Institute of Scandanavia. Jesper provides compelling insights and very useful perspectives into effective parenting