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12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone

Choosing Emotional Sobriety through Self-Awareness and Right Action

By: Allen Berger

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Paperback | 8 July 2010

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The author of the classic 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery offers a fresh list of "smart" things to do to attain and sustain emotional sobriety.

Learn the attitudes and behaviors that are key to attaining and sustaining emotional sobriety and developing a deeper trust in the process of life.

Dr. Allen Berger draws on the teachings of Bill W. and psychotherapy pioneers to offer us twelve hallmarks of emotional sobriety. These “right actions” help us develop the confidence to be accountable for our behavior, to practice asking for what we want and need, and to cultivate a deeper trust in the process of life. Dr. Berger’s list of smart things includes

understanding who you are and what’s important to you
learning not to take others’ reactions personally
trusting your inner compass

Through practicing these twelve things, we find release from what Bill W. described as an “absolute dependence on people or circumstances. Freed from the emotional immaturity that fueled our addictive personality and hurt ourselves and others, we can develop the tools to find strength from within and continue our successful journey of recovery.

Industry Reviews

"True emotional sobriety is a life's journey, with...much to be learned along the way. Dr. Berger provides a wonderful, detailed road map to guide readers on the journey."
--Jerry McDonald, ACATA; Producer, Drug Awareness Hour at the Betty Ford Center

Berger, Allen. 12 Smart Things To Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone: Choosing Emotional Sobriety Through Self-Awareness and Right Action. Hazelden. Sept. 2010. c.200p. bibliog. ISBN 9781592858217. pap. $14.95.

McAlister, Brian. Full Recovery: Creating a Personal Action Plan for Life Beyond Sobriety. 2d ed. MacSimum. Sept. 2010. c.240p. ISBN 9780982394816. $22.95. SELF-HELP

These two titles cover similar territory how to free oneself from emotional bondage and to achieve abundant living after putting the plug in the jug. Psychologist Berger ("12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery") draws on the studies from psychological research and the lessons of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) founder Bill W. to offer 12 smart things to do to achieve self-mastery the maintaining of a healthy relationship with oneself. Each chapter offers readings and instructions on such goals as pressuring oneself instead of others to change, appreciating what is, and not taking things personally. Essentially,

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Non-Fiction Psychology Psychology: Emotions Medicine Other Branches of Medicine Therapy & Therapeutics Addiction & Therapy Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice Popular Psychology Family & Health Coping with / Advice about Personal, Social & Health Topics Coping with Drug & Alcohol Abuse

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Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction: Understanding Emotional Sobriety	p. 1
Know Yourself-and How to Stay Centered	p. 23
Stop Allowing Others to Edit Your Reality	p. 33
Stop Taking Things Personally	p. 45
Own Your Projections as an Act of Integrity	p. 57
Confront Yourself for the Sake of Your Integrity	p. 67
Stop Pressuring Others to Change, and Instead Pressure Yourself to Change	p. 81
Develop a Healthy Perspective Toward Yourself, Your Feelings, and Your Emotional Themes	p. 89
Appreciate What is	p. 103
Comfort Yourself When You Are Hurt or Disappointed	p. 113
Use Your Personal Compass to Guide Your Life	p. 127
Embrace Relationship Tensions as the Fuel for Personal Growth	p. 137
The "Problem" Is Not the Real Problem	p. 147
A Vision for You: Putting All the Pieces Together	p. 161
References	p. 175
About the Author	p. 179
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12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone

Choosing Emotional Sobriety through Self-Awareness and Right Action

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