Recovery Support

Step 4 is the big one, or so says most people. This week, Kevin talks about preparing and writing your Step 4 inventory. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

"Inventories" are a big part of recovery, at least in the beginning. They can be revisited at any time during the 12 steps. This week, Kevin talks about Step 1 inventories. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Many addicts want to push away or hide their feelings, in fact, a majority of addicts act out in order NOT to feel their feelings. Kevin talks about these ideas and more in this episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT, with Kevin Bergen. This week's readings are from the book, CODEPENDENT NO MORE by Melody Beattie Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Have you ever had a personal trainer? A life coach? A mentor? In the 12 Steps, you can have something even better--a sponsor. This episode of Recovery Support covers some of the benefits of getting a sponsor. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Can you be consistent in your recovery behaviors even when stuff happens? Working a program includes tasks and behaviors that you engage in consistently to stay sober. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

The religious struggle with sin and forgiveness can be instructive for anyone in recovery, both agnostic and believer alike. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Having discussed two types of change last week, Kevin Bergen follows up this week with the second part of his discussion of "2nd-order change" from Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, IN THE SHADOWS OF THE NET. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Recovery is all about change. This week, Kevin Bergen shares information compiled in Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, In The Shadows of the Net about different steps to change. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com