The 12 Gifts of Working the Steps (part five)
The 12 Gifts from Working the Steps An excerpt from An Abridged Version of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing PART FIVE | Authenticity, Compassion, Responsibility and Trustworthiness: Hallmark Hidden Rewards of Making Amends There are many hidden benefits, or rewards, from our efforts to adhere [...]
The 12 Gifts of Working the Steps (part four)
The 12 Gifts from Working the Steps An excerpt from An Abridged Version of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing PART FOUR | Turning from an Ego-Based False Self to an Authentic Human Being In Steps 8 and 9, we are going to shift our focus [...]
The 12 Gifts of Working the Steps (part three)
The 12 Gifts from Working the Steps An excerpt from An Abridged Version of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing PART THREE | The Fifth Step Creates a Solid Foundation for Recovery Based on Willingness We will never achieve serenity and peace of mind if we [...]
The 12 Gifts of Working the Steps (part two)
The 12 Gifts from Working the Steps An excerpt from An Abridged Version of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing PART TWO | HOPE: A Better Solution is Within Our Grasp Hope is critical at this juncture. Hope gives us the belief that things can be [...]
The 12 Gifts of Working the Steps (part one)
The 12 Gifts from Working the Steps An excerpt from An Abridged Version of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing PART ONE | The Twelve Steps Help Us Build a Design for Living That Leads to A Deep Sense of Well-Being, Serenity and Peace of Mind [...]
Understanding Relapse: Unpacking the Lesson in a Relapse
Understanding Relapse: Unpacking the Lesson in a Relapse An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Relapse is a common characteristic of the chronic disease of addiction. How do we address a relapse? Here is some practical advice. First, get completely honest with [...]
Understanding Relapse: Addressing Shame
Understanding Relapse: Addressing Shame An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Relapse is a common characteristic of the chronic disease of addiction. You must address shame if you are going to get and stay sober. Even if you are unaware of feeling shame, [...]
Understanding Relapse: Nourishing Attitudes That Help Us Learn from Relapse
Understanding Relapse: Nourishing Attitudes That Help Us Learn from Relapse An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Relapse is a common characteristic of the chronic disease of addiction. All nourishing attitudes and beliefs we may hold about a relapse are grounded in [...]
Understanding Relapse: Shoulds Wipe Us Out and Sabotage Recovery
Understanding Relapse: Shoulds Wipe Us Out and Sabotage Recovery An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Stop Shoulding on Yourself One easy way to identify a toxic attitude or belief is that a should is always embedded in the concept. Shoulds wipe [...]
Understanding Relapse: Toxic Attitudes or Responses to a Relapse
Understanding Relapse: Toxic Attitudes or Responses to a Relapse An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Faulty Assumptions In my experience, faulty assumptions are among the most common myths that alcoholics and addicts tend to believe about relapse—perhaps without realizing it. A relapse [...]
Understanding Relapse: A Common Symptom of the Chronic Disease of Alcoholism and Addiction
Understanding Relapse: A Common Symptom of the Chronic Disease of Alcoholism and Addiction An excerpt from 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing Relapse is a common characteristic of the chronic disease of addiction. When we hide a relapse because of shame or fear of [...]
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12 Core Concepts of Emotional Sobriety
12 Core Concepts of Emotional Sobriety For more read 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger, PhD., Hazelden Publishing I believe that if we are truly to recover from the disease of addiction, we must grow up—emotionally. True recovery is the product of humility that emerges from living and [...]