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Reviews"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 Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and Love & Betrayal, 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, Addictionololgist (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 Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and Love & Betrayal, "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, Addictionololgist (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 Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and Love & Betrayal, "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 Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and Love & Betrayal, 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 Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and Love & Betrayal
SynopsisIn this book, Allen Berger uses the same supportive, down-to-earth style as in his popular book 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery. His creative tools and tips will help us let go of anger, heal strained relationships, and make financial and emotional restitution., Popular recovery author Allen Berger, PhD, guides us in working three of the most challenging of the Twelve Steps to reap the abundant rewards of making amends. 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 as in his popular book 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery. His creative tools and tips will help us let go of anger, heal strained relationships, and make financial and emotional restitution. Through this transformative process we can: recover and maintain integrity; resolve or complete unfinished business; restore trust, self-esteem, and self-confidence; deepen our spirituality and peace of mind; and reinforce a strong commitment to recovery. By being accountable for our words and actions and moving forward with a compassionate and constructive approach to the world, we decrease our chance of relapse and learn to maintain a healthy, balanced life.
LC Classification NumberHV5278.B46 2013