Posted by Jay2112 on August 30, 2021, at 23:16:39
In reply to Re: I'm creating an 11 step program, posted by SLS on August 30, 2021, at 23:01:46
> How about the 1-step program.
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> Avoid AA and seek help anywhere else. Not unless you are willing to become a Christian zealot and surrender your individuality by serving a higher power. Conformity is the first rule there. The second rule is that you will relapse if you don't go to a meeting every day and listen to the sage wisdom of your mentor sponsor.Yep...perfect description!!!
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> Actually, I someone I know is floundering in AA. What are the best alternatives?
>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, possibly mixed with some classic pyschotherapy. But, CBT IS the most evidence based therapy out there. It is *the* silver bullet. In some ways, AA is like Scientology. A sorta cult, with make-believe and superstition. Ughhhh.. Get that person outta there!!...if you can..
Jay
> - Scott
Humans punish themselves endlessly
for not being what they believe they should be.
-Don Miguel Ruiz-
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