12 Step Program

Is This The Antidote To Reactivity?

Michael Sigman | Posted 01.11.2012

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Scientific research indicates that meditation practice can actually change our brain structure to ameliorate reactivity. But meditation is just one tool for what, at the extreme, is known as impulse control disorder.

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Contemplation: Finding Ourselves, Finding God

Fr. Richard Rohr | Posted 12.30.2011

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Contemplation is not first of all about being religious, introverted, or pious -- it is about being emotionally and mentally honest... It is the absolute opposite of addiction, consumerism or any egoic consciousness.

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Getting Sleep In The 21st Century

Rubin Naiman, Ph.D. | Posted 08.21.2011

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Not surprisingly, relentless waking is seductive and, arguably, addictive. It's highly valued, strongly encouraged and considered normal, if not exemplary, in our world.

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Uncontrolled Substances

Dr. Daniel Seidman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Richards' description of his long road with drugs is wrenching; just when you think there can't be more, that no one could take anymore, there is more.

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One Blog At A Time: The First Step In Buddhism And AA Is Letting Go

Kevin Griffin | Posted 08.08.2011

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The starting point of both paths, then, is to see the truth: in 12 Step terms, to come out of denial; in Buddhist terms, to shed delusion.

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Springs Diocese Adopts 12-Step Program For Gays

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Catholic Diocese in Colorado Springs has adopted a 12-step program that offers "support" for homosexuals. Despite striking similarities to Alcoho...

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Do I Need a 12-Step Program for Serial Daters?

Mark C. Miller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Is there a 12-step program for serial daters? If so, sign me up for DA - Date-aholics Anonymous. Not, mind you, that I'm addicted to dating. I ca...

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AA Isn't the Best Solution: Alternatives for Alcoholics

Stanton Peele | Posted 11.17.2011

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Given that AA started in 1935, that it is still not proven to be successful is beginning to be a bit worrisome.

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12-Step Program for America: Step 3

Jim Selman | Posted 05.25.2011

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The road to recovery for any addict--whether we are speaking of an individual or a nation--happens one day at a time.

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Twelve Steps To Equality

Ellen Snortland | Posted 05.25.2011

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Much like addicts talk their way to recovery, so should women gather and speak about empowerment For six years now, I've had the privilege of attendi...

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12-Step Program For America: Step 2

Jim Selman | Posted 05.25.2011

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If there is a 'higher power' that can save us, it is the 'people'... it is us. We are the higher power that could return our national process and our Constitutional Democracy to sanity.

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Dreaming of a Dark Christmas

Jim Selman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Isolation, Loneliness, Relationships, Gift Giving, Children, Jesus, Alcohol, Christmas, Suicide, 12 Step Program, Eldering, Compassion, Healthy Living News

As I've grown older, I see more clearly how difficult the holiday season can be for many people. I am trying to pay attention to these folks this year.

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