12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends: Finding Forgiveness and Self-Respect by Working Steps 8-10
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616494468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Yet, Steps Eight, Nine, and Ten, which focus on making amends, can be some of the most challenging to work, because we must face ourselves and those who we have hurt or damaged.Letting go of resentment and forgiving ourselves for our past wrongs are critical to recovery from alcohol and other drugs. Yet, Steps Eight, Nine, and Ten, which focus on making amends, can be some of the most challenging to work, because we must face ourselves and those who we have hurt or damaged.In 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends, Allen Berger, PhD, uses the same supportive, down-to-earth style
"This book will help the reader unravel their self-inflicted addiction colored puzzle, and to live life on life's terms…a good read and very helpful." --James K. Ahern, MD, Addictionologist (Ret)"A brilliant and engaging clinician, Allen Berger has written another lucid, compelling, and readable book. He takes us on an enlightening journey through the 12 Steps, helping us understand them in a very deep and practical way. His wisdom and clinical experience shine through every page, helping us move toward a more empowered, connected, and fulfilling life."--John Amodeo, PhD, author of Dancing with Fire: A Mindfu
"An honest and expertly written book" according to Ready Reader. A well thought out, honest approach to the pitfalls on the road to alcoholism recovery by a man who describes himself as both a counselor and as a recovering alcoholic with many years of sobriety. I believe him, it is an honest, direct, no-fooling-around description of some major p. "Learning to encourage ourselves" according to Rodney. We can spend way too much time, ruminating over our past, or perhaps trying to defend our indefensible actions. But let's quit spending time spinning our wheels. Living a life of imperfection, asking for help, and choosing to help others, if they want help.Life is a process, not an. Dig deep - raise the bar. Another in Berger's series that turns over the stones and looks at the rollie-pollies underneath the facade of recovery. Well worth the time to dig into, especially with a group looking to raise the bar in their own recovery.