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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Today we observe the ways we can practice these principles to accept our differences with our parents, find richer connections with them, or deal with the distress that arises when we’re in conflict. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Register for Allen and Thom’s upcoming workshop: The Path to Inner Peace and Emotional Freedom Sunday, June 26th 2022. 10am-5pm $75 to attend. For additional details, Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com harmonyhollowfarm.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Secrets-Revealed-Intimacy-Connection/dp/0757303978/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+secrets+revealed+allen+berger&qid=1650843975&sprefix=love+secrets+reve%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
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Bridging Gaps with Parents: Emotional Sobriety Insights
“What emotional sobriety is is to have an acceptance of more and more of the whole, the big picture, the whole picture.”
Ever struggled to see eye-to-eye with your parents? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', psychotherapists Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge dive into the complex world of parent-child relationships. They unpack how emotional sobriety, a concept introduced by Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, can help us navigate these often tricky waters.
By focusing on awareness and acceptance, Berger and Rutledge offer practical advice on letting go of unrealistic demands and finding inner peace. They discuss the importance of recognizing positive intentions behind behaviors and how this understanding can lead to richer, more meaningful connections with our parents. Whether you're dealing with ongoing conflicts or just looking to strengthen your bond, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you foster healthier relationships.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that blends professional wisdom with relatable personal experiences.
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