12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery

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By Allen Berger

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Summary

In 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, Allen Berger explores common pitfalls that can disrupt the recovery process for those overcoming addiction. The book analyses behaviours and thoughts that often sabotage sobriety, offering insights and practical strategies to address these challenges. It's a valuable resource for individuals seeking to strengthen their recovery journey and maintain lasting change.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you're on the journey of recovery and seeking practical advice to avoid common pitfalls, this book is perfect for you. With insights from a seasoned expert, it gently guides you through understanding behaviours that might hinder progress and provides ways to overcome them, making it a valuable companion for anyone committed to personal growth.

12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery

In simple, down-to-earth language, Allen Berger explores the twelve most commonly confronted beliefs and attitudes that can sabotage recovery. He then provides tools for working through these problems in daily life. This useful guide offers fresh perspectives on how the process of change begins with basic self-awareness and a commitment to working a daily program.

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Concise advice on hunting down the personal culprits that sabotage sobriety and personal happiness.

In simple, down-to-earth language, Dr. Allen Berger introduces us to twelve of the most common assumptions and attitudes that can sabotage recovery—and gives us the tools to overcome these challenges. This useful guide helps us keep our recovery going strong with fresh perspectives on how the process of change begins with basic self-awareness and a commitment to working a daily program.

Although there are many ways to mess up recovery, Dr. Berger identifies critically important and widespread patterns of thought and behaviour. These include:

Confusing self-concern with selfishness
Not making amends
Using the programme to try to become perfect
Not getting help for relationship troubles
Believing that life should be easy

This highly accessible book helps us become more honest with ourselves and face the self-defeating thoughts and actions that put our sobriety at risk.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery by Allen Berger is appreciated for its candid advice and practical approach to addressing common pitfalls in recovery. Reviewers praise its straightforward language and relatable examples that resonate with those in the recovery process. The book is often recommended for both newcomers and those with long-term sobriety as a useful tool in maintaining a successful recovery journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592854868

Publisher: Hazelden Information & Educational Services

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Hazelden Information & Educational Services

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 136

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Addiction & Recovery Allen Berger Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Allen Berger, PhD, is a leading expert in the science of recovery from addiction. Sober since 1971, Dr. Berger was part of a pioneering recovery program for marines returning from Vietnam with alcohol and other drug addictions—first as a participant, then as a counselor. Since then, he has become a thought leader in the field, working in clinical settings and private practice. In demand as a speaker, workshop presenter, and interviewee, Dr. Berger is well-known in recovery circles, among those in recovery as well as therapists and clinicians around the world. He has lectured and written extensively on the process of recovery, emotional sobriety, and the therapeutic value of the Twelve Steps.