Finding God through the Spirituality of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous

Religions

Jeff Sandoz¹  Chris Cook¹ 

[1] Department of Psychology, Troy University, Troy, Alabama 36082, USA; E-Mail

关键词: 12 Steps;    spirituality;    God;    addiction recovery;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel5040948

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous has provided relief for individuals recovering from alcoholism for over 75 years. The key to the recovery process is a spiritual experience as the result of practicing the daily discipline of the 12 Steps, a process which evokes a psychic change sufficient to recover from this disease. Although a relatively new spiritual discipline, the 12 Step program is built upon a foundation of much older and more traditional paths to God including devotion, understanding, service and meditation. Recent research provides insights into the 12 Step program. Specifically, the path of recovery is highlighted by the reduction of resentment and the promotion of forgiveness which are key factors of recovery.

【 授权许可】

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