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Quarterly Series: Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps
October 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$45Quarterly Series: Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps “… our conversation continues …”
Dr. Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Guide
Saturday, October 15, 2022 9:00am to 1:00 pm Via Zoom US Pacific Time
Who should attend? ALL who are interested in improving their life; especially those in any 12 Step Fellowship.
In this four hour workshop, Dr. Berger and Herb K. will share their understanding and experience with each of the 12 Steps = on how they help us achieve and sustain emotional growth. This powerful experience will give both the long timer and the newcomer an opportunity to look at the 12 Step process from a fresh perspective. The 12 Steps produce a radical change in the way we think, feel and behave. They also create a template for continued progress in emotional health. They empower us … to discover and recover our true self, to live with balance and JOY, to empower us to be the determining force in our own lives.
Honestly ask yourself: Am I experiencing serial suffering? What are the symptoms of my suffering? What is the source of my suffering? Do I have balance in my life? Do I have a sense of value and purpose?
You will be invited to: Identify the obstacles to relationship with yourself, with others and with the “Mystery”. Taking ownership and responsibility for your happiness. Foster your emotional growth to have your life FLOURISH.
Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist (Clean & sober – 1971) Dr. Berger will discuss mental health concepts like emotional dependency, self-esteem, independence, interdependence and manifesting our true self. www.abphd.com
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction (Sober – 1984) Through working the steps as contained in the Big Book Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness. www.herbk.com
Cost: $45 per workshop Zoom information and links will be emailed to you a few days before each event.
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