Module 1: Getting Started
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Welcome (11:01)
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How to get the most out of this course
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Download the Workbook!
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The Dreaded Phone Call
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Family Systems Assumption #1
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Wherever you go, there they are! Part 1 (12:18)
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Wherever you. there they are Part 2 (14:27)
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Why are we talking about family systems? (12:40)
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What to do if your loved one won't get into treatment (14:32)
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What are 12-step programs and why should I get involved?
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A Discussion about the Value of a 12-Step Program (23:46)
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Step One of the 12-Steps: Powerlessness vs Acceptance
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Application Exercise - Shifting your focus
Module 2: Choosing Life
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Introduction
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Family Systems Assumption #2
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How to draw a genogram (18:19)
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Taking a position vs giving an ultimatum (11:50)
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Values Based Behaviors
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Refocusing attention when you get off track (10:10)
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The Disease Model of Addiction
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Embracing Pain for a Greater Good: Steps 2 and 3 of the 12 steps
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How to process difficult emotions (13:28)
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Application Exercise - How to use your Genogram
Module 3: A wide angle lens
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Introduction
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Family Systems Assumption #3
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What do we mean by family anxiety? (14:42)
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Emotional Triangles Part 1 (10:03)
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Emotional Triangles Part 2 (11:27)
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Shifting your Perspective on Addiction
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The Power of Addiction: Overtaken 1 and 2
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Moral Inventory and Spiritual Growth: Steps 4 and 5 of the 12 Steps.
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What's the point? Spiritual Renewal!
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Why are we talking about Spirituality? (17:57)
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Application Exercise: Readings from the Big Book of AA and Identifying Emotional Triangles
Module 4: Shifting focus
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Introduction
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Family Systems Assumption #4
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Guidelines for Making Change
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How to shift your part in an emotional triangle (18:27)
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Overfunctioner - Underfunctioner: A Common Relationship Pattern (18:26)
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Becoming a family leader
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What do we mean by family leadership? (16:23)
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Anger: A Difficult Emotion
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Spiritual Sacrifice for Emotional Freedom: Steps 6 and 7 of the 12 steps
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How to find a good Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meeting
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Roadblocks to Growth
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Application Exercise: Reading from the Big Book and Attending an Al-Anon meeting
Module 5: Investing in sobriety
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Introduction
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Family Systems Assumption #5
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Emotional Cut Offs (26:50)
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Bridging Cut Offs
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Guidelines for Clear Communication
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Communication (17:44)
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Trust: Can this be rebuilt?
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Trust (13:00)
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Suggestions for thoughtful decision making
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Amends: A willingness to repair and renew. Steps 8 and 9 of the 12 steps.
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Spirituality and Addiction
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Getting to know hidden parts of yourself
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Application Exercises: Reading from the Big Book and Bridging a Cutoff
Module 6: Moving forward
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Introduction
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Family Systems Assumption #6
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Forgiveness
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Paying it forward: Steps 10, 11 and 12 of the 12 steps
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Mindfulness and Thoughtful Intention
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Talking about Forgiveness (14:32)
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How to find a good Sober Living house
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Finding a Good Family Therapist
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How to find a good therapist (18:55)
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The Plan Going Forward
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Application Exercise: Readings from the Big Book and Becoming a resource for your family
