In this dynamic and compelling three-part program, Earnie Larsen, a nationally known author and lecturer, and a pioneer in the field of recovery, brings together a group of ex-offenders and recovery addicts. The program revolves around the concept that "chemicals medicate pain." Learn More
Part 7: Facing Consequences is part of Volume III The Power of Consequences, a 3-part series, and is the last of 3 volumes in the entire Commitment to Change Series. Learn More
The theme of this section is "what you live with you learn, what you learn you practice, what you practice you become, what you become has consequences." Learn More
This section discusses the second crucial stage of recovery: "Life Beyond Addiction." It dismisses the myth that full recovery requires only the breaking of the primary addiction. Learn More
How do you get out of prison - and not come back? These are the real stories of five men and two women who have learned the hard way; each has years of experience with the revolving door of addiction and crime. Each has learned what it takes to live clean and free. Their stories reveal hard-won lessons that can help others to succeed. Learn More
How do you get out of prison - and not come back? These are the real stories of five men and two women who have learned the hard way; each has years of experience with the revolving door of addiction and crime. Each has learned what it takes to live clean and free. Their stories reveal hard-won lessons that can help others to succeed. Learn More
How do you get out of prison - and not come back? These are the real stories of five men and two women who have learned the hard way; each has years of experience with the revolving door of addiction and crime. Each has learned what it takes to live clean and free. Their stories reveal hard-won lessons that can help others to succeed. Learn More
Part 6: Ways to Overcome Tactics
In this section, the group takes a hard look at practical, step-by-step ways to move beyond tactics and open the way toward a life that is truly free.
Volume II Tactics: Habits that Block Change
is a 3-part series, and is the second of 3 volumes in the entire Commitment to Change Series. Learn More
Part 5: More Tactics
Includes these tactics-
Casing People Out: "I'll feed you what you want to hear."
Generalizing: "Everybody does it. Why not me?"
Silence: "I don't feel safe; I'll shut down (and take control)." Learn More
Part 4: Crucial Tactics Revealed
Includes these tactics-
Attack: "You're the problem; not me."
Diversion: "I'll change the subject."
Minimizing: "It's no big deal." Learn More
Part 3: Overcoming Errors in Thinking
One final error demonstrates how change can begin. "It's okay to shut off fear" is the error examined.
Volume I Overcoming Errors in Thinking
is a 3-part series, and is the first of 3 volumes in the entire Commitment to Change Series. Learn More
In Accepting Responsibility In a Finger-Pointing World Part 3, renowned expert in criminal thinking, Dr. Stanton Samenow, explores the concepts of justification thinking errors with a group of ex-offenders who are currently in recovery. Learn More
In part 2 of Accepting Responsibility In a Finger-Pointing World, renowned expert in criminal thinking, Dr. Stanton Samenow, explores the concepts of justification thinking errors with a group of ex-offenders who are currently in recovery. Learn More
Part 1: What are Errors in Thinking?
Provides a vivid introduction to the basic concept: The way we think has powerful influence on our lives. The opening captures viewer interest as it portrays the "high" of crime and drug abuse, followed by the inevitable, painful consequences. Learn More
Part 1 of this 3 part series explores what drives people to do the wrong thing, and then justify their behavior by blaming others, along with many other topics. Learn More
Part III-Practical Skills
Learning practical skills for "keeping things cool" - for being assertive instead of aggressive - opens a new door, giving us the ability to do something different: the power to create new choices. Learn More