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This 39-minute program focuses specifically on early recovery, teaching the viewers to prepare for the challenging high-risk situations they will inevitably encounter in their first weeks and months back in the community. Specifically, it covers these essential teaching points:

* Make a housing plan before leaving prison or rehab

* Arrange to live in a safe and sober housing situation

* Avoid living with any active drug or alcohol abusers

* Get rid of any drug supplies or paraphernalia you still have

* Prepare to handle the inevitable triggers and cravings

* Plan ahead to handle running into "get-high buddies" and dealers

* Put together a support system--and use it

The wit and wisdom of Father Martin brings to life eight general principles that have proven successful for helping the alcoholic begin recovery from their disease.

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This 40-minute program focuses on coping with the various powerful emotions that come up in early recovery ( and throughout life)--without drugs or alcohol. It teaches the viewer to anticipate and prepare for " emotional danger zones." Topics include:

* Specific tools for dealing with feelings, such as

--"Sit through them" without using

--Get the feelings out: talk, cry, write, find some physical release

-- Find ways to clam and soothe yourself

* Specific emotional "dangerzones," with examples of how to cope with each:

-- Anger

-- Feelings related to racism and discrimination

-- Shame

-- Feelings related to past abuse

-- Guilt

-- Self-pity

-- Feelings stemming from chronic illness, such as HIV

Stage II Recovery Series is comprised of four parts. The basics of recovery; what we must do to understand ourselves in order to enjoy a rich and fulfilling existence. Identify and correct learned self-defeating behaviors such as care-taking, people-pleasing and workaholism. Teaches dynamics of healthy/unhealthy relationships. Working a Program: Teaches a consistent program that involves dialogue, positive redirection, proper nutrition and daily/weekly practices.