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
Recovery issues and positive coping strategies are discussed in a series of vignettes which dramatize the problems found with dual disorders. Learn More
Recovery issues and positive coping strategies are discussed in a series of vignettes which dramatize the problems found with dual disorders. Learn More
Is it possible to succeed in the workforce with a background of felony convictions, prior problems with drugs and alcohol, and a lack of people skills, job skills and education? The third of a four-part series,
Getting Ready to Work assists those who have aspirations of the "new life," but feel it may be out of reach due to their criminal background and lack of skills. 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
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