Emotional Sobriety Workshop
Allen has written several books on recovery and they're all based on the 12 steps. Allen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us every single month in his presentations. Allen will be talking about Insight #8 from his book and that #8 Insight is “Discovering Novel Solutions”
All 12 Steppers Welcome!
Presented by: Friendly Circle Berlin Recording date: Monday, October 3rd, 2022
For all who are interested in a … Spiritual Awakening!
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ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Allen Berger, PhD is a popular public speaker and nationally recognized expert on the science of recovery. His passion for expanding on the idea of Emotional Sobriety, first proposed by Bill Wilson, a founder of AA, in a letter to AAGrapevine in 1953, has led him to become the most recognized thought leader on the methods to practicing Emotional Sobriety. He is the author of six books.
Dr. Berger Highlights:
• Pioneered specific psychotherapy techniques to enhance the 12 Step Recovery process.
• Pioneered the provision of services for the family members of chemically dependent people.
• California State University, Long Beach, bachelor’s in psychology and master’s degree (1979)
• University of California, Davis - Doctoral Degree (1987)
• Five decades in private practice helping couples and families use their pain or struggles to forge better relationships.
• Clinical Supervisor of the Alcohol Recovery Service of South Bay Hospital, Clinical Director of the Eating Disorders Unit of San • Pedro Peninsula Hospital, work with severely disturbed patients and families at Fairfield Hills Hospital
• Co-founder of The Center for Counseling and Recovery
• Served as Chief Clinical Officer of Cumberland Heights in Nashville
• Clinical Director of La Ventana
• Director of Clinical Training at the California Institute of Gestalt Experiential Therapy
• Founder of the Institute for Optimal Recovery and Emotional Sobriety.
Six Books Published:
• 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: Getting Your Recovery Unstuck
• 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse Through Self Awareness & Right Action
• 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Navigating Common Pitfalls on Your Sobriety Journey
• 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone: Choosing Emotional Sobriety through Self-Awareness and Right Action
• 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends: Finding Forgiveness and Self-Respect by Working Steps 8-10
• Love Secrets Revealed: What Happy Couples Know About Having Great Sex, Deep Intimacy, and a Lasting Connection
For more information visit abphd.com.