A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps
A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps by Dan Griffin, published by Hazelden Publishing on September 2, 2009, is a 288-page resource designed to assist men in navigating the complexities of recovery from addiction. This book presents a fresh interpretation of the Twelve Steps, focusing on the social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence men’s experiences in recovery. Through interviews with men at various stages of sobriety and insights from Twelve Step literature, Griffin offers a holistic approach to understanding and overcoming addiction.
Readers will find practical advice aimed at addressing common challenges faced by men in recovery, such as admitting powerlessness, connecting with a Higher Power, and managing repressed emotions. The book encourages men to reexamine negative masculine scripts and to embrace positive aspects of manhood, fostering a deeper understanding of their identities. A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps serves as a valuable guide for men seeking to strengthen their recovery journey and redefine their sense of masculinity, ultimately enhancing their potential for lasting sobriety.
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Humility and powerlessness can be hard for many men to admit, but the coronavirus doesn’t care how tough anybody is. This recovery resource can help anyone who’s angry and anxious find a better way to live in troubled times.
A fresh interpretation of the healing process established by the Twelve Steps, with an eye toward the social, cultural, and psychological factors that affect men–and thus their recovery from addiction.
In A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps, author Dan Griffin uses interviews with men in various stages of recovery, excerpts from relevant Twelve Step literature, and his own experience to offer the first holistic approach to sobriety for men. Readers work through each of the Twelve Steps, learn to reexamine negative masculine scripts that have shaped who they are and how they approach recovery, and strengthen the positive and affirming aspects of manhood.
This groundbreaking book offers the tools needed for men to work through key issues with which they commonly struggle, including difficulty admitting powerlessness, finding connection with a Higher Power, letting go of repressed anger and resentment, contending with sexual issues, and overcoming barriers to intimacy and meaningful relationships.
A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps offers practical advice and inspiration for men to define their own sense of masculinity and thus heighten their potential for a lifetime of sobriety.
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