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Alan J Butler - ArticlesAlan Butler is a Recovery Coach having worked for the last 10 years with men recovering from addiction. Three years of this were invested as a House Parent on site at the Christian run Ovis Farm Project in Devon, England. He has a Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring from the Institute of Counselling, Glasgow. He is currently taking time out with his children and granchildren in Australia but would welcome comment through http://www.therecoverycoach.co.uk
Recovery Coaching: What is It?We often feel that 'just one more time' is a step too far. The thing that has overcome us now stands on the victory side, and we are a defeated. We may go through many challenges in life. Addiction, financial ruin, divorce and bereavement are just some of the 'things' that life throws at us. Can we really recover from these traumas and move forward? Is Honesty the Best Policy?Honesty may be a simple policy but it is not easy! There are positive and negative effects to being honest. It is often the negative effects of being honest that prevent us from stepping out in this noble quest. Here are some of the negative effects of being honest; rejection, isolation, hostility, jealousy, animosity and hurt feelings. Act As IfAct as if is a basic concept for those who travel through the Therapeutic Community. This concept at first glance seems to run counter to the perceived wisdom of changing the way we think before we can change the way we act. But it requires at least an element of thinking that we can change the way we act before we embark on this course. What Goes Around Comes AroundThe importance of maxims to live by, cannot be understated for those in recovery. "What goes around comes around" is an important maxim to grasp. But what does it mean? AbstinenceSaying ‘abstinence’ to a recovering addict is like saying ‘celibacy’ to a hot blooded male. In my years working on the Ovis Farm Project, the concept of Abstinence was one of the difficult principles to get across. It wasn’t that your recovering addict didn’t understand the word, it was just too difficult to see "how it applies to me." But is there any other choice? No Gain Without PainNo gain without pain is often quoted when there is a cost to progress. This maxim is important for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Am I Addicted?Have you ever wondered? How can you tell? This articles may help you to decide if you are addicted. Forgiveness - 10 Steps to Freedom“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.”
Thomas S. Szasz (Hungarian psychiatrist) Abstinence - Does It Make the Heart Grow Fonder?“When we try to convince addicts of the fallacy of their thinking, it is like telling someone that his or her belief in the law of gravity is a delusion. It is the height of futility to expect an addictive thinker to abandon their concept of reality and accept ours instead.” Abraham J Twerski The 4 Stages of AddictionAddiction doesn't just happen. There is a progression towards chemical dependency, or any other addiction. It passes through four main stages.
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