Free resources: Seeing God in New Ways: Recovery from Distorted Images of God [Article by Juanita Ryan] Recovery from Childhood Trauma [Video series by Juanita Ryan] Distorted Images of God in Abusive Family Systems [Lecture video by Dale Ryan] Distorted Images of God in Addicted Family Systems [Lecture video by Dale Ryan] Fee-based resources: Recovery from Distorted Images of … [Read more...] about Resources on Recovery from Distorted Images of God
Images of God in Abusive Family Systems
Breathe: October 11-12, 2013
Breathe is coming to the East Coast! Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th, 2013, we will breathe in Baltimore, MD. For those of you unfamiliar with the breathe event, it is a recovery-centric spiritual retreat for those who need a break from helping hurting people. Focusing on providing some valuable information about spirituality from a recovery perspective, this two day event will … [Read more...] about Breathe: October 11-12, 2013
By the Book: An Introduction to Doing the Twelve Steps
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4: Resentments Step 4: Fear Step 4: Sex Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Our thanks to the staff of Plymouth House for their assistance in the preparation of these videos. … [Read more...] about By the Book: An Introduction to Doing the Twelve Steps
Neediness: the Human Condition
[iframe src="https://www.nacr.org/ru_video/jv_shame/1/1.htm" width="100%" height="320px"] Other videos in this series: How Family Systems Become Dysfunctional When Shame Is the Name of the Game – Part 1 When Shame Is the Name of the Game – Part 2 These presentations are part of a twelve part course available (in much higher video quality) on three DVD’s. The entire class can be purchased … [Read more...] about Neediness: the Human Condition
Links: Abuse
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The Big Book and the 12 Steps: DVD
A 4-DVD set which contains high-resolution versions of the presentations on this website is available. To get a copy send a check for $89.95 to: NACR P.O. Box 215 Brea, CA 92822 … [Read more...] about The Big Book and the 12 Steps: DVD
Keep Breathing
Introduction There are times in life when we have no idea what to do. It is as if we are stunned. Immobilized. It may be because things are happening so quickly that we can’t keep up. Often it is because a crisis has taken over our lives. Whatever the specific cause, there are times in life when we feel lost and confused. Few of us will go through life without experiencing such times. Even … [Read more...] about Keep Breathing
Bible Studies In the Context of Recovery Ministry
by Dale Ryan Many church-based recovery ministries use Bible studies on recovery themes as an 'entry level' recovery experience or as a way to help people integrate what they are learning in recovery with their faith. It is important not to confuse a 'bible study' with a 'support group'. They are usually very different kinds of group experiences. A Bible study on recovery themes … [Read more...] about Bible Studies In the Context of Recovery Ministry
12 STEP Workbook Study Groups
Another common strategy used in church-based recovery ministries are closed twelve step studies. Typically these groups are 'closed' to new participants after a specified group formation period. Closed groups typically last at least 28 weeks but can last longer. Most such groups use a workbook that provides homework assignments to be done prior to each meeting. These intensive step studies are not … [Read more...] about 12 STEP Workbook Study Groups