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• Represents the largestorganizedmembership (nearly50,000)ofChristian counselorsandcaregiversintheworld,havingjustcelebratedits25thanniversaryin2011.
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PresenterBiographiesJohnBaker ,M.B.A., isthefounderofCelebrateRecovery,aministrybornoutoftheheartofSaddleback Church.Over the last 23 years, nearly 27,000 individuals have gone through thisChrist-centeredrecoveryprogramatSaddleback.TheCelebrateRecoveryprogramisnowbeingusedinthousandsofchurchesnationwide.Mr.BakerisbothanordainedElderofSaddlebackChurchandanationallyknownspeakerandauthorofTheCelebrateRecoverycurriculum,theLife’sHealingChoices curriculum, theGeneral Editor of theCelebrateRecoveryBible.HehasbeenmarriedtoCherylfor45yearsandtheyhavetwoadultchildrenandfivegrandchildren.
David Jenkins, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist and serves as an Associate Professor ofCounseling and the Coordinator of Clinical Training in the Center for Counseling and FamilyStudies at LibertyUniversity in Lynchburg, Virginia. He serves on the Executive Board of theSocietyforChristianPsychologyandasaclinicaldirectoroftheInternationalBoardofChristianCounselors of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has worked extensivelywith addictive,mood, and anxiety disorders in the context of individual,marital, family, andgrouptherapy.Eric Scalise, Ph.D., is the former Vice President for Professional Development with theAmericanAssociationofChristianCounselors,aswellasacurrentconsultantandtheirSeniorEditor.HeisalsothePresidentofLIVEnterprises&Consulting,LLC,andaLicensedProfessionalCounselor and LicensedMarriage&Family Therapistwithmore than35yearsof clinical andprofessionalexperienceinthementalhealthfield.Specialtyareasincludeprofessional/pastoralstress and burnout, combat trauma and PTSD, marriage and family issues, leadershipdevelopment, addictions, and lay counselor training. He is an author, a national andinternational conference speaker, and frequently consults with organizations, clinicians,ministryleaders,andchurchesonavarietyofissues.
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Alcoholism2.0TableofContents:
ALCO101:TheAddictiveCycle..............................................................................................11EricScalise,Ph.D.ALCO102:Alcoholism..........................................................................................................19DavidJenkins,Psy.DALCO103:Step-BasedApproachesandRelapsePrevention..................................................28JohnBaker,MBA
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ALCO101:
TheAddictiveCycle
EricScalise,Ph.D.
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Abstract
Dr. Eric Scalise provides a broad survey of addiction and related factors culminating in an
explanationoftheaddictivecycle.Hediscussesvariousterms,aswellasfactorsthatleadtothe
developmentofaddictivebehaviors.Thisincludesunmetneedsandthevariouscategoriesof
addictionanddrugabuse.Theaddictioncycleofferscounselorsamodelofunderstandingfor
theaddictiveprocessandhowthosewhowrestlewithaddictioncanbegintofindhealingand
recovery.
LearningObjectives
1. Participants will be able to list and discuss the various factors that lead to addictive
behavior.
2. Participantswillbeabletoidentifyanddescribetheunmetneedsthatresultinaddictive
behavior.
3. Participants will be able to develop and explain the various phases of the addiction
cycle.
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I.ClarificationofCommonTermsinAddiction
A. Substance
1. DrugofAbuse
2. Medication
3. Toxin
4. Fathers,mothers,andgrandparentsarefoundtogiveblessingsinOT
B.Drugs
C.DrugMisuse
D.DrugAbuse
E.DrugDependence
II.FactorsthatLeadtoAddictiveBehaviors
A. DysfunctionalorDisorderedFamilyofOrigin
B. GeneticFactors
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C. ExcessivePeerPressure
D. Curiosity/Experimentation
E.LowSelf-Esteem
F.ParentalRoleModelsforAddictiveBehavior
G.CulturalInfluences
H.StrongAggressiveBehaviorwithDeficientSelf-Controland/orSocialSkills
I.LowMoralorSpiritualValueCenter
J.LowFrustrationTolerance
K.HistoryofAbuseorTrauma
L.EmotionalDisorders
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III.UnmetNeedsthatLeadtoSelf-MedicatingBehaviors
A. NeedtoEscapefromWorryorAnxiety
B. NeedtoReduceGuiltFeelings
C.NeedforApprovalandAcceptance
D.NeedtoAvoidPain
E.NeedtoAvoidDisorderandConfusion
IV.CategoriesofAddictionsandDrugAbuse
A.AddictionsthatStimulate
B.AddictionsthatTranquilize
C.AddictionsthatServeaPsychologicalNeed
D.AddictionsthatSatisfyUniqueAppetites
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V.StagesofAddictiveBehavior
A.Experimentation
B.OccasionalUseorActivity
C.RegularUseorActivity
D.Dependence/Addiction
E. Whohaswoe?Whohassorrow?Whohascontentions?Whohascomplaining?Who
haswoundswithout cause? Who has redness of eyes? Thosewho linger long over
wine,thosewhogototastemixedwine. Donot lookonthewinewhenitsparkles in
thecup,whenitgoesdownsmoothly;atthelastitbiteslikeaserpentandstingslikea
viper. Youreyeswillseestrangethingsandyourmindwillutterperversethings.And
youwillbelikeonewholiesdowninthemiddleofthesea,ortheonewholiesdownon
thetopofamast.“Theystruckme,butIdidnotbecomeill;theybeatme,butIdidnot
knowit.WhenshallIawake?Iwillseekanotherdrink.”
Proverbs23:29-35(NASB)
VI.CommonTraitsofAddictions
A.TheyProvideaFalseFormofEscape.
B.TheyTotallyControltheAddictedPersoninaWaythatTranscendsLogicandReason.
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C.TheyInvolvePleasure.
D.OverTime,TheyareDestructiveandUnhealthy.
E.TheyTakePriorityOverAllofLife’sOtherIssues.
F.TheyInvolvePsychologicalorEmotionalComponentsofDependence.
G.TheyareAboutBodyChemistry.
VII.TheAddictionCycle
A. Pain
B.HitBottom
C.SeekRelief
D.UseorDo
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E.FeelGood
F.Crash
G.CyclesBacktoPain
H.Tolerance
I.Romans7:14-25
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ALCO102:
Alcoholism
DavidJenkins,Psy.D
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Abstract
Alcoholism is one of the most common and costly of all addictions. This presentation is
intended tohelp thosewho strugglewithalcoholism,aswell as tounderstand the signsand
symptoms, its characteristics and effects, and, more importantly, treatment considerations.
RecoveryforyouoryourlovedoneispossiblewithGod’shelpandmakingtherightchoices.
LearningObjectives
1. Participantswillbeabletoidentifythesignsandprocessofalcoholaddiction.
2. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how alcohol addiction can affect an
individual.
3. Participants will evaluate the process of change an individual struggling with alcohol
addictioncanwalkthroughinordertobecomefreeoftheaddiction.
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I. Introduction
A. LevelsofUse
1. Roughly70%ofU.S.adultsdrinkalcoholatsomepointinanygivenyear.
2. Roughly10-15%ofthosewhodrinkwillstrugglewiththeiralcoholuseatsomepoint
inlife(mildproblemsaffectabout25%ofindividuals).
B. Terms
1. Alcoholmisuse(noalcoholpatternsareapparent;justoccasionaldrunkenness)
2. Alcoholabuse
3. Alcoholdependency
C. AlcoholAddiction
II. SafeDrinkingLimits
A. DailyLimits(forhealthymenupto65yearsofage)
1. Nomorethanfourdrinksperday
2. Nomorethanfourteendrinksperweek
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B. DailyLimits(forhealthywomenupto65yearsofage)
1. Nomorethanthreedrinksperday
2. Nomorethansevendrinksperweek
C. UnhealthyAdults
1. Theselimitschangeaccordingtohealthlimits
III. TheProcessofAddiction
A. Experimentation
1. Usuallyreferstousingalcohol1-3times
2. Adecisionmustbemadetocontinueusingalcoholornot
B. SocialUse
1. Usingalcoholateventsorsocially
2. Thereisstillno“pattern”toalcoholuse
3. Therearenoconsequencestousingalcoholatthislevel
C. MedicinalUse
1. Whenreasonsforusingalcoholbecomepresent
2. Whenconsequencesforusingalcoholbecomepresent
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3. Theexperienceofdrinkingalcoholovertakesone’slife
4. ConstrictionofLifestyle
• When drinking becomes more about an individuals time spent drinking,
regardlessofothersbeingpresentoranyspecialeventstakingplace
D. AddictiveUse
1. Tolerancetotheamountofalcoholconsumed
2. Withdrawalswhennotdrinking
3. LossofControloverconsumption
IV. RiskFactors
A. Genetics
1. Studieshavebeenperformedon twins tohelpusunderstandhowgenetics affect
addiction.
2. Considerfamilymembersthathavestruggledwithalcoholism(aunts,grandparents,
siblings,etc.).
B. Personality
1. Sensationalism,Risk-takers,Noveltyseeking,etc.
2. Heightenedstressresponse
3. NegativeEmotionality
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C. Consequences
1. Physical
• alcoholisaninflammatory
• cirrhosisoftheliver
• increasedratesofcancer
• canproducehighbloodpressure
• canirritatetheheartmuscles
• numbness
• elevatedcholesterollevels
V. Diagnosis
A. Criteria
1. Isalcoholoftentakeninlargeramounts/alongerperiodthanintended?
2. Haveyoueverhadapersistentdesiretocutdown,butyou’vebeenunsuccessful?
3. Howmuchtimeisspentobtainingalcoholorrecoveringfromitseffects?
4. Acravingorstrongdesiretousealcohol
5. Recurrentuseofalcoholresultinginafailuretomaintainresponsibilities
6. Doyoukeepusingeventhoughyouknowyou’veexperienceddifficulties?
7. Constriction of Lifestyle – how many activities have you given up to be around
alcohol?
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8. Do you use alcohol in situations where it has been physically dangerous (driving
whileintoxicated)?
9. Doyouhaveaphysicalorpsychologicaldifficultythatismadeworsebythealcohol?
10. Tolerance–aneedformorealcohol
11. Withdrawalsymptoms
B. Screening–Cage
1. C–Concerned
2. A–Annoyed
3. G–Guilty
4. E–Eye-opener
C. Screening–Tweak
1. T–Tolerance
2. W–Worry
3. E–Eye-opener
4. A–Amnesia
5. K–Kut-down
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VI. Recovery
A. ProcessofChange
1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
B. Relapse
C. Self-HelpStrategies
1. Makedecisionsaboutyouralcoholuse
2. Setattainable,monitor-ablegoals
3. Identifychallengesandtriggers
4. Mobilizethesupportneeded
D. Professional-HelpStrategies
1. Getintouchwithadoctor
2. MotivationalEnhancementTherapy
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3. CognitiveBehavioralTherapy
4. GroupTherapy
5. FamilyTherapy
E. TakeCareofYourself
1. Biological
2. Psychological
3. Sociological
4. Spiritual
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ALCO103:
Step-BasedApproaches
andRelapsePrevention
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Abstract
Thislessonprovidesparticipantswithathoroughunderstandingoftherationaleandconcepts
of theCelebrateRecoveryprogram from founder, JohnBaker. Bakerdescribes theChristian
heritage of the Alcoholics Anonymous program, develops a Christ-centered step-based
alcoholic recoveryprogram, anddiscusses various issues that lead to relapse and intentional
relapseprevention.
LearningObjectives
1. ParticipantswillbeabletodescribetheChrist-centeredstep-basedtreatmentapproach.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthevariousissuesleadingtoaddictrelapse.
3. Participantswillbeabletocoachaddictsinfightingthetendencyforrelapse.
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I.Historyofthe12-StepModelandSignificanceofSelf-HelpRecoveryGroups
A. HistoryofAlcoholicsAnonymousandthe12Steps
1. BillWilson
2. OxfordGroup
3. SamShoemaker
4. AlcoholicsAnonymous
II. UnderstandingtheChrist-Centered12StepsA. WeAdmittedWeWerePowerlessoverouraddictionsandcompulsivebehaviors,that
ourliveshadbecomeunmanageable.
1. Romans7:18–“ForIknowthatnothinggooddwellsinme,thatis,inmyflesh;for
thewishingispresentinme,butthedoingofthegoodisnot.”
2. Manyidentifyprideandfearasblockstoenteringtheprogram
B. WeCametoBelievethataPowerGreaterThanOurselvesCouldRestoreUstoSanity.
1. Philippians2:13–“ForitisGodwhoisatworkinyou,bothtowillandtoworkfor
Hisgoodpleasure.”
C.WeMadeaDecisiontoTurnOurWillsandOurLivesOvertotheCareofGod.
1. Romans12:1–“Iurgeyou, therefore,brethrenby themerciesofGod, topresent
your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual
serviceofworship.”Surrender
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WeMadeaSearchingandFearlessMoralInventoryofOurselvesD.
1. Lamentations3:40–“Letusexamineandprobeourways,andletusreturntothe
Lord.”
E. WeAdmittedtoGod,toOurselves,andtoAnotherHumanBeingthatExactNatureof
OurWrongs.
1. James5:16-“Therefore,confessyoursinstooneanother,andprayforoneanother,
sothatyoumaybehealed.”
2. Confession
F.WeWereEntirelyReadytoHaveGodtoRemoveAllTheseDefectsofCharacter.
1. James4:10–“HumbleyourselvesinthepresenceoftheLord,andHewillexaltyou.”
G.WeHumblyAskGodtoRemoveAllOurShortcomings
1. 1John1:9–“Ifweconfessoursins,Heisfaithfulandrighteoustoforgiveusoursins
andtocleanseusfromallunrighteousness.
H.MakeAListofAllPersonsWeHadHarmedandBecameWillingtoMakeAmendswith
ThemAll.
1. Luke6:31–“Andjustasyouwantmentotreatyou,treattheminthesameway.”
I. WeMade Direct Amends to Such PeopleWhenever Possible, exceptwhen to do so
wouldinjurethemorothers.
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1. Matthew5:23-24–“Iftherefore,youarepresentingyourofferingatthealtar,and
there remember that yourbrotherhas somethingagainst you, leaveyouroffering
therebeforethealtar,andgoyourway;firstbereconciledtoyourbrother,andthen
comeandpresentyouroffering.”
2. Inmakingouramends,weneedtobeonlyconcernedwithourpartofthedamaged
relationship.
J.WeContinuedtoTakePersonalInventoryandwhenwewerewrong,promptlyadmitted
it.
1. 1Corinthians 10:12 – “Therefore, let himwho thinks he stands take heed lest he
fail.”
2. Growth
K. We Sought ThroughPrayer andMeditation to ImproveOur Conscious ContactWith
God,prayingonlyforknowledgeofHiswillforusandpowertocarrythatout.
1. Colossians3:16–“LettheWordofChristrichlydwellinyou.”
2. DailyQuietTime
L. Havinghada spiritualexperienceas the resultof these steps,We Tried to Carry This
MessagetoOthers,andPracticeThesePrinciplesInAllOurAffairs.
1. Galatians 6:1 – “Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are
spiritualrestoresuchaoneinaspiritofgentleness; lookingtoyourselves, lestyou
toobetempted.”
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KeyHeadingsofthe12Steps
Step1 RECEIVEDCONVICTION
Step2 SOUGHTCONVERSION
Step3 SURRENDERTOCHRIST
Steps4-5 CONFESSEDSINS
Steps6-7 PRAYEDFORSANCTIFICATION
Steps8-9 OFFEREDFORGIVENESSANDMADEAMMENDS
Step10 COMPLETEDDAILYINVENTORY
Step11 DAILYQUIETTIME
Step12 GAVEBACKTIMEINSERVICE
III. TheoreticalModels of Relapse Prevention –Understanding andAddressing
RelapseTriggersinSelf-ManagementandSelf-Control
A.PredictablePatternsofRelapse
1. Complacency
2. Confusion
3. Compromise
4. Catastrophe
B.TheCausesofRelapse
1. Wereverttoourownwillpower
2. Weignoreoneofthestepsofrecovery
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3. Wetrytorecoverwithoutsupport
4. Webecomeprideful
IV. RecoveryasaProcessA. ReserveaDailyQuietTime
B.Evaluate
C.ListentoJesus
D.AloneandQuietTime
E.PlugintoGod’sPower
F.SlowDown
G.EnjoyYourGrowth
V.HeartCheck
A. H–Hurting
B. E–Exhausted
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C. A–Angry
D. R–Resentful
E. T–Tense
VI.PreventingRelapse
A. PrayandReadYourBibleDaily.
B. MakeAttendingYourRecoveryMeetingsaPriority.
C. SpendTimewithYourFamilyifTheyAreSafe.
D. GetInvolvedinService.
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