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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

Using computer-generated medical diagrams and interviews with numerous family members, Dr. Schneider thoroughly describes the nature and scope of the illness of codependency. He explains the physical and emotional strains that a drug or alcohol abuser places on family, friends and co-workers.

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This 38-minute program focuses on long-term recovery goals related to work, money, school and recreation. It shows how building a satisfying, well-rounded life is the best relapse prevention. Also illustrated are the relapse traps clients run into when dealing with work, money, school and recreation--and how to overcome them. The main teaching points include:

* The importance of getting and keeping work

 * Strategies for coping with relapse traps on job

 * Dealing with financial stress and money management

 * Furthering education (examples from acquiring literacy to going to college)

* Service: Giving back to the community

* Having fun clean and sober

* Reclaiming long-term dreams