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12-Step Programs: A Resource Guide for Helping Professionals

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12-Step Programs was really helpful to me in evaluating myself as well as friends and families. I know some people that have problems that are in this book and think it would be very helpful. Some people feel embarrassed to talk with someone or have no idea how to get help for there addictions. This book changes all of that!

I think the book is a much needed addition to books on recovery. For many years, I have heard professionals remark that they did not understand, and in many instances, misunderstood, 12-Step programs and their significance for recovering individuals. Many non-recovering professionals often either took an adversarial position, thinking that the12-Step programs were clannish or cultist; or they misused them, requiring individuals to go without understanding addiction and using the program as a panacea. I think you book will clear up many of those misconceptions. The book makes clear for the non-recovering professional what all of the recovering community understood so well. I think "12-Step Programs" is a much needed addition to the library of recovering literature.

of course the first step toward change is to want to do it. but then, too often the task seems daunting, we don't know where to turn. at that moment, reach for denise anderson's book. it's a divine gift for anyone searching for help--a number or a support group. it's a phenomenal resource for those who desire change and those who seek to assist them.

AS A PROFESSIONAL IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES FIELD, I FOUND THE BOOK AN INVALUABLE GUIDE FOR THE CLIENTS THAT I SERVE. THE BOOK IS ALSO A RESOURCEFUL AND INFORMATIVE TOOL WHICH WILL ENHANCE MY SKILLS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR PEOPLE IN OUT OF THE FIELD BECAUSE IT PROVIDES A HELPING HAND FOR PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING.

As a professional with over 35 years experience in the fields of corrections and substance abuse, I didn't realize how limited my knowledge of the various aspects of 12-step programs was until I read this book . I thank God for blessing me with the opportunity and the curiosity to read this book and highly recommend that it be read by anyone in the field! I feel that Ms. Anderson had three goals in mind--information, enlightenment, and resourcefulness.

I appreciate the book, 12-Step Programs: A Resource Guide for Helping Professionals. I have worked in the field of addictions for over 5 years and found that this book has a variety of self help programs that fit the needs of anyone seeking freedom from any addiction! It is a great reference guide for any professional who seeks to enhance and further their knowledge on the 12-step programs.

Ms. Anderson has done all of us a tremendous service by compiling and explaining all the existing 12-step programs. This is a guide that should be available to social service agencies, counselors, or anyone who works with people who are addicted and who needs to refer them for help and supportive recovery. And, finally, this is a work of love for Ms. Anderson, who has regained hope in her own recovery and in helping others to recover. She is an inspiration when she speaks, and she continues to inspire us with this comprehensive guide.

"I am a nurse who has been working in the field of addiction for 15 years. This is the most comprehensive and well written publication that I have seen. It is an easy read and very informative for anyone who needs a self-help group. Good job!"

Ms. Anderson's book will be a valuable resource for those individuals looking for help. It will also be a valuable resource for the health care professionals helping to direct the patient requesting guidance.