Understanding the Twelve Steps

Terry T. Gorski, m.a., c.a.c.

• Publisher: Touchstone
• Year: 2012
• eBook ISBN: 9781439147726
• Topic: Personal Development
• Subtopic: Addiction in Psychology

Written by a certified alcoholism and drug abuse counselor with more than twenty years of experience, this book offers a wealth of wisdom, knowledge, and genuine support for anyone in recovery.

Millions of people have transformed their lives by working the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Their success has come from their ability to truly understand these principles and to apply them in their daily lives. Yet for many embarking on the road to recovery, the Steps can seem vague, even confusing.

This practical, no-nonsense guide takes the mystery out of the Twelve Steps, presenting a straightforward explanation of what each step means, as well as examples of how it translates to real life. Written by a certified alcoholism and drug abuse counselor with more than twenty years of experience, it offers a wealth of wisdom, knowledge, and genuine support for anyone in recovery.

Understanding the Twelve Steps features:

Clear, easy-to-understand interpretation of the Twelve Steps—the vital building blocks of recovery

Checklists that summarize the tasks and objectives of each step

The Twelve Promises—the positive changes you can expect in your life if you follow the Twelve Steps

What happens at Twelve Step meetings and why it is important to have a sponsor

The experiences, strength, and hope of other recovering people

Table of contents

• Cover
• Description
• About Terence T. Gorski
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: What Is a Twelve Step Program?
• Chapter 2: The “Twelve Step Plus” Approach
• Chapter 3: What Happens at Twelve Step Meetings?
• Chapter 4: An Overview of the Twelve Steps
• Chapter 5: Step One: I Can’t
• Chapter 6: Step Two: Somebody Else Can
• Chapter 7: Step Three: I’ll Let Them Help Me
• Chapter 8: Step Four: Taking Inventory
• Chapter 9: Step Five: Sharing
• Chapter 10: Step Six: The Willingness to Change
• Chapter 11: Step Seven: Asking
• Chapter 12: Step Eight: Identifying Those We Have Harmed
• Chapter 13: Step Nine: Making Amends
• Chapter 14: Step Ten: Daily Review
• Chapter 15: Step Eleven: Growth
• Chapter 16: Step Twelve: Carrying the Message
• Chapter 17: The Promises
• Chapter 18: Getting Ready to Act
• The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
• The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous