12 Step Manual

Mapping Your Steps: "Twelve Step" Guide Maps

Developed by Tiffiny L. Sia, Ph.D., Donald F. Dansereau, Ph.D., and Sandra M. Dees, Ph.D.

This This manu anual was dev devel elop oped ed as par part of the Nat Nation ional Inst Instit itu ute on Dru Drug Abuse (NIDA) (NID A) Gran G rantt DA08608, DA08608, Cognitive Enhancements for the Treatment of Probationers (CETOP). The The Mapping Your Steps: “Twelve Step” Guide Maps training module may be used for personal, educational, research, and/or information purposes. P ermiss ermission ion is hereby grant granted ed to reproduce reproduce and distribute distribute copies of these materials (except for reprinted passages from copyrighted copyrighted sources) sources) for nonprofit educational and nonprofit library purposes, provided that copies are distributed at or below costs and that credit for author, author, source, and copyright are included on each copy. No material may be copied, downloaded, stored in a retrieval system, or redistributed for any commercial purpose without the expressed written permission of Texas Christian University.

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March, 2000 © Copyright C opyright 2002 Texas Christian C hristian University, Fort Worth, Worth, Texas. All rights reserved.

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This This manu anual was dev devel elop oped ed as par part of the Nat Nation ional Inst Instit itu ute on Dru Drug Abuse (NIDA) (NID A) Gran G rantt DA08608, DA08608, Cognitive Enhancements for the Treatment of Probationers (CETOP). The The Mapping Your Steps: “Twelve Step” Guide Maps training module may be used for personal, educational, research, and/or information purposes. P ermiss ermission ion is hereby grant granted ed to reproduce reproduce and distribute distribute copies of these materials (except for reprinted passages from copyrighted copyrighted sources) sources) for nonprofit educational and nonprofit library purposes, provided that copies are distributed at or below costs and that credit for author, author, source, and copyright are included on each copy. No material may be copied, downloaded, stored in a retrieval system, or redistributed for any commercial purpose without the expressed written permission of Texas Christian University.

Institute of Behavioral Research Texas Texas Chris Christtian Univ Univer ersi sitty TCU Box Box 298740 Fort Worth, TX 76129 (817) 257-7226 FAX 257-7290 E-Mail [email protected] Web site: www.ibr.tcu.edu www.ibr.tcu.edu

March, 2000 © Copyright C opyright 2002 Texas Christian C hristian University, Fort Worth, Worth, Texas. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ……………………………...…………………………………………………..……………

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Mapping Basics ………………………………… ……………………………………..…………………… …..………………………..………….. …..………….. ………...

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What is a map? ……………………………...………………………………………………..

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Figure 1: A map to explain maps ………………….…………………………………………

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Figure 2: Sample “step” map ………………….…….…………………….….………………

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Things to know about maps …………………………………………………..……………...

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Is there proof that maps work? Research on maps …………………………………………..

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What are the benefits of Mapping Your Steps? …………………..………………...….……

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How to "Map "Map Your Your St Steps" eps" ………………………… …………………………………………………… ……………………………….…….….…... …….…….….…...

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How the manual is organized …………………………...……………………….…………..

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Introducing the step maps ………………………….……………………………….… …..

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Individual mapping ………………………………….…………………………..….………..

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Group mapping …………..………………………………….…………………….…….…..

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Déjà vu mapping …………………………………………………………………..…………

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Are there any questions? ………….……………………………………………………….

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How difficult are these maps to use? ………………………………………….……. Do you have to be a counselor to use Mapping Your Steps ? …………………..…... Do I have to use all of the maps in the manual? ………………………………….…. What if I want to create my own maps? ………………………………………….… Can these maps be used for problems other than substance abuse? ………………....

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References ……………………………………………………..……………….……………

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Section 1: 1: The Twelve Steps Maps …………………………… ………………………………………..……………… …………..……………………….. ………..

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A brief brief history history of the Twelve Steps ……….………………………………….………….....

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The Twelve Steps …………………………………………..……….….…………………….

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Step 1 (4 maps) ……………………………………………………………………….….…

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Step 2 (5 maps) ……….………………………………………………………...……..……

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Step 3 (5 maps) …………..…………………………………………………………………

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Step 4 (4 maps) ………………………………………………………………………….......

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Step 5 (6 maps) ……………………………………………………………………………...

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Step 6 (5 maps) ………………………………………………………………………...……

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Step 7 (4 maps) …………………………………………………………………………..….

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Step 8 (4 maps) ………………………………………………………………………….…..

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Step 9 (4 maps) ………………………………………………………………………….…..

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Step 10 (4 maps) …………………………..………………………………………………

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Step 11 (4 maps) …………………………………………………………………..……...

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Step 12 (5 maps) ………………………………………………………………...………...

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Overview map of the Twelve Steps ………………………………………………..……….

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Discussion topics for The Twelve Step maps ….……………………………………….…

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Section 2: The Serenity Prayer Maps ………………………………………..…….……...…….

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The Serenity Prayer ……………………………………………………………….…..…

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The Serenity Prayer maps (5 maps) ………………………………………….…………..

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Discussion topics for The Serenity Prayer map s …………..………………….………….

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Section 3: The Slogan Maps ……………………………………………………….………..…. .

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"First things first" ……………………………………………………………………..…..

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"Just for today" ……………………………………………………………………….…..

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"Easy does it" ……. ………………………………………………………………………

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"One day at a time" …….…………………………………………………………….…..

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"Live and let live" ……..……………………………………………………………….…

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"Surrender to win" ……..…………………………………………………………………

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"Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today" …….……………………….…

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"Turn it over" ……………………………………………………………………………

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"Let go and let God" ………………………………………….……………………….…

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"Check yourself before you wreck yourself" …….…………………………..…….……

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Blank Slogan map …..…………………………………………………………….…….

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Discussion topics for the Slogan maps …………...………………………………..……

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Section 4: The Twelve Traditions Maps ……………………………………………………….

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A brief introduction to The Twelve Traditions ………………………………….…….…

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The Twelve Traditions ……………………………………………………………..….…

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The Twelve Traditions maps (12 maps) ………………………………………..…….…

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Discussion topics for The Twelve Traditions maps ………..…………………..…….….

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Overview of The Twelve Traditions …………….…………………………………..…

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The creation of this manual has been a long and evolving process. We would like to thank Dr. Marilyn Pugh for the original idea of mapping the Twelve Steps. We are very grateful to the counselors at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Mansfield, Texas, and to the administrators in the Tarrant County Community Supervision and Corrections Department who supported our work at their facility. The counselors used these maps with their residents and gave us useful feedback on what things worked well and what things needed adjustment. In addition, we are, as always, indebted to the staff at The Institute of Behavioral Research for their help and support. We are especially grateful to Virginia Dias on our CETOP staff for her skill and perseverance through the many drafts of this manual.

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This manual introduces a series of fill-in-the-blank node-link maps based on the Twelve Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA ). The manual is intended as a

supplementary tool to help counselors facilitate and enhance the contemplation and discussion of the Twelve Steps. Node-link maps, in general, have been shown to be useful communication tools and the maps in this manual can be incorporated easily into most types of Twelve Step treatments. The initial idea for the Twelve Step maps and the general format were created by Dr. Marilyn Pugh, who was then a graduate student at Texas Christian University and is now at Texas Wesleyan University. The format of the maps was then expanded with the help of counselors in a criminal justice substance abuse treatment facility. These counselors continue to use the maps extensively as a supplement to an already established treatment program; they report that both they and their clients benefit from the maps.

The Mapping Your Steps manual provides instructions and essential materials for the use of the Twelve Step maps as a counseling tool. The introduction presents the rationale behind using these maps and possible activities. The remainder of the manual has the actual maps. It is divided into four main sections. The first section has maps based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The second has maps for The Serenity Prayer . The third

section has maps on the Slogans that are used by AA , and the fourth section has maps based on the Twelve Traditions of AA . Each section has a brief introduction and overview, the maps, and some possible discussion topics. All of the maps are based on AA material, although the problem area and group name on each map has been left as a fill-in-the-blank so that the maps can be used with other twelve step programs (such as Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous ).

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We hope that you find Mapping Your Steps to be a useful adjunct to your own strategies. If you enjoy using node-link maps , Mapping New Roads to Recovery: Cognitive Enhancements to Counseling and TCU Guide Maps: A Resource for Counselors are highly

recommended. These show how to create and/or use maps for a variety of issues within a substance abuse counseling setting . The Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) has been involved in developing strategies for improving treatment process and outcomes for the past decade (for review, see Simpson, Joe, Dansereau, & Chatham, 1997, referenced on p. 19). Additional manuals developed by the Institute of Behavioral Research at Texas Christian University include: Preparation for Change: The Tower of Strengths and The Weekly Planner

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Downward Spiral: The Game You Really Don't Want to Play

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Downward Spiral (The College Version): The Game You Really Don't Want to Play

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Time Out! For me: An Assertiveness/Sexuality Workshop Specially Designed for

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Women Time Out! For Me: A Communications Skills/Sexuality Workshop for Men

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Approaches to HIV/AIDS Education in Drug Treatment

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Straight Ahead: Transition Skills for Recovery

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Copies of these materials are available through Lighthouse Institute , a nonprofit division of Chestnut Health Systems in Bloomington, Illinois. To order call (309) 827-6026, or visit their website at http://www.chestnut.org/LI/bookstore/index.html . For additional

information on these tools and on research on substance abuse treatment, visit the IBR Web site at http://www.ibr.tcu.edu .

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MAPPING BASICS

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WHAT IS A MAP?

A node-link map is a way to represent ideas and relationships visually. A map includes boxes or nodes which hold the ideas, and links between each node to show how the ideas are related to each other. Maps have several advantages over text, making them a helpful supplementary tool in both teaching and counseling. It is possible to easily represent complex relationships that would be difficult to describe verbally. Maps are easier to recall than text and can improve communication and comprehension. In group discussion, maps focus attention on a topic, keeping group members on track and helping them view issues in new ways. Maps can be used to help stimulate group discussion or as individual homework. The easiest way to understand a map is to see one. The map shown on the next page is a map explaining maps. And on the page after that is a sample step map. The maps in this manual are “guide” maps. This type of fill-in-the-space map acts as both a guide for discussion and a personal exploration tool. The use of guide maps is fairly simple to learn and easy to implement into existing presentations and formats.

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FIGURE 1: A MAP TO EXPLAIN MAPS! Node-Link Maps C

C C

A visual system C

Three formats

A way to present ideas

C

“Guide Map”: A fill-in-the-blanks graphic tool. Especially good for “homework”and group discussions. (All the Step Maps are in this format.)

C

“Nodes” (graphic boxes or circles)

“Links” (labeled lines)

C

EEasy to

Easy to recall.

C

Contain ideas.

“Information Map”: Blanks are filled in prior to use. The map you are reading is an information map. (The Step Maps can be

understand.

Can clarify complex issues.

Show relationships between ideas.

used this way if you fill them in first.)

“Free Map”: Create maps as you talk or think.

L

Potential payoffs Aids memory for important parts of a therapy session and plans for the future.

P

P

Can make problem solving easier.

P

P

Can focus the attention and promote organized thinking.

Facilitates communication. Focuses group discussions.

C =Characteristic L =Leads to P =Part From TCU Guide maps: A Resource for Counselors , Texas Christian University, 2000.

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- - t h a t o u r liv e s h a d b e c o m e

T h e s e a r e m y p r o b le m areas ( i. e ., d r u g s , relationships, a n d o t h e r li v i n g p r o b l e m s ) .

A l c o h o l a n d d r u g s , e s p e c i a l l y c o c a i n e .

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U N M A N A G E A B L E . D e f

T h i s is w h a t u n m a n a g e a b le m e a n s to m e .

D e f = D e f in i t i o n

I c a n ’ t g e t it t o g e t h e r . M y jo b , f a m i ly , r i e n d s e v e r y t h i n g i s f a l l in g t o p i e c e s a n d e v e r y t h in g I d o j u s t m a k e s it w o r s e.

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Figure 2: Sample Step Map

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAPS ✸ Maps allow for more personal expression in large group settings. Maps can help users - organize thoughts and feelings - remember important issues and plans, - improve their communication with other group members or counselors.

✸ Research shows that maps have a positive impact on the counseling process, especially for group counseling. The research on maps section on the next page shows how we know that guide maps work. You don't need to read this section to use the maps, but you will be aware of the scientific basis of this strategy if you do. There is also a reference list for extra reading in case you are interested in more information.

✸ Maps are only enhancements to counseling ; they aren't intended to change, interfere with, or replace a counselor's basic approach or style.

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Maps are very flexible in how they can be used. You can tailor to your own needs the number or sequence of maps. The maps can be used with individuals and groups. They can be assigned as homework or used to fuel discussions. We encourage folks to be creative!

✸ Maps can enhance Twelve Step Programs. They aren't intended to replace, change or interfere with the Twelve Step approach. They simply give people another way to consider and perhaps extend their thinking on the Twelve Step program.

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IS THERE PROOF THAT MAPS WORK? YES!

NOTE: If you don’t feel like looking at the research now, you are familiar with it, or you don’t need to be convinced that guide maps are useful, please go to page 10.

Research on maps Beginning in 1989, maps were developed and studied at Texas Christian University as cognitive tools for the prevention of substance abuse among college students (Tools for Improving Drug and Alcohol

Education and Prevention, D. F. Dansereau, Principal Investigator). This research was sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Concurrently, the NIDA-sponsored DATAR research (from the Drug Abuse

Treatment for AIDS-Risk Reduction project, D. D. Simpson, Principal Investigator), was also using these maps with heroin-addicted c lients and their counselors in three methadone c linics. There were positive findings from both studies. Further support for the positive impact of maps on counseling sessions was provided by a second DATAR project ( Improving Drug Abuse Treatment,

Assessment, and Research) and the NIDA-sponsored CETOP project (Cognitive Enhancements for Treatment of Probationers ; Dansereau and Simpson, Co-Principal Investigators ). The maps in this manual have been used in the CETOP project, which was designed to study cognitive enhancements to treatment for clients in a mandated substance abuse treatment program. One important part of the conventional treatment in this prog ram was the use of the traditional Twelve Steps from

Alcoholics Anonymous (slightly modified to apply to all substance abuse). Since an in-depth understanding of the Twelve Steps is seen as essential for clients trying to integrate these steps into their lives, a set of maps was created as a way to increase understanding of the steps. These maps now have been used and tested extensively in this program, and both counselors and clients have found the maps to be quite useful. On the following pages is a summary of findings from the CETOP and DATAR projects. The research articles that support each finding are referenced here as well. A complete reference list is included on pages

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What Research Reveals About the Impact of Mapping: Quick Summary (From TCU Guide Maps: A Resource for Counselors, 2000)

 Memory for the Session : Maps make

treatment discussions more memorable.  J. Boatler, Knight, & Simpson, 1994  K. Knight, Simpson, & Dansereau, 1994

Quality of the Counseling ession

Focus: Maps increase on-task

performance in group sessions and are especially helpful for clients who have attentional problems.  Dansereau , Dees, Greener, & Simpson, 1995   Dansereau , Joe, & Simpson, 1993   D. Knight, Dansereau , Joe, & Simpson, 1994 

 Joe, Dansereau , & Simpson, 1994

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Czuchry , Dansereau , Dees, & Simpson, 1995

 Dansereau , Joe, & Simpson, 1995

Communication: Maps give clients greater

confidence in their ability to communicate. This is especially so for non-Anglo clients and clients with limited education.  Pitre, Dansereau , & Joe, 1996  Dansereau , Joe, Dees, & Simpson, 1996  Newbern , Dansereau , & Pitre , 1999

 Ideas:

Maps facilitate the production of insights and ideas. Mapping can… Stimulate greater session depth,

 Dansereau , Dees, Greener, & Simpson, 1995  Newbern , Dansereau , Dees, 1997

Uncover psychological issues,  Collier, Czuchry, Dansereau, & Pitre, in press  Dansereau , Joe, & Simpson, 1993

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Identify gaps in thinking, 

Pitre, Dansereau , & Simpson, 1997

Provide greater breadth.  Dansereau , Joe, & Simpson, 1993

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(What Research Reveals About the Impact of Mapping, continued)

Quality of the Client & Counselor Relationship

Rapport : Mapping facilitates the counselor-client therapeutic alliance. Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1993 Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1995 Dansereau, Joe, Dees, & Simpson, 1996 Simpson, Joe, Rowan-Szal, & Greener, 1997

 Positive Feelings Toward Self &

During Treatment Outcomes (e.g., issue resolution & more effective life skills)

Treatment: Maps facilitate self-confidence, self-efficacy, and problem solving. Using maps can enhance positive feelings about personal progress in treatment and positive perceptions of treatment process. Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1993 Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1995 Dansereau, Joe, Dees, & Simpson, 1996 Joe, Dansereau, & Simpson, 1994 Pitre, Dees, Dansereau, & Simpson, 1997 Czuchry, Dansereau, Dees, & Simpson, 1995 D. Knight, Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1994  Pitre, Dansereau, Newbern, & Simpson, 1998  Newbern, Dansereau, & Pitre, 1999

 Show Up “Clean”: Clients who map miss fewer sessions and have fewer

positive urinalysis tests for opiates or cocaine. Czuchry,

Dansereau, Dees, & Simpson, 1995 Joe, Dees, & Simpson, 1996 Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1993 Joe, Dansereau, & Simpson, 1994 Dansereau, Joe, & Simpson, 1995 Dees, Dansereau, & Simpson, 1997 Dansereau,

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(What Research Reveals About the Impact of Mapping, continued)

Af t er Tr eat ment Out comes (e.g., sober/ clean, no arrests)

“Clean” & Free: Clients who

have mapped during treatment have fewer positive urinalysis tests for opiates, less needle use, and less criminal activity.  Pitre,

Dansereau, & Joe, 1996  Joe, Dansereau, Pitre, & Simpson, 1997

Note: Complete references are on page 19-20!

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Maps sound pretty good, but I already use the Twelve Steps. What are the benefits of using Mapping Your Steps ? There are several ways in which the maps can be a useful supplement for groups using the general tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous. Each of the maps focuses on a specific tenet of AA with the intent of stimulating mappers to consider the Twelve Steps, The Serenity Prayer , the Slogans, and the Twelve Traditions in ways that they may not have thought of otherwise. Completing a map requires people to elaborate quite a bit on the topic. Elaboration is an important

SHOW ME HOW TO USE THE MAPS ALREADY.

tool for remembering and organizing information. in addition, by using Mapping Your Steps, an individual can develop a well-organized, and personalized view of each of the Twelve Steps to re-visit whenever necessary. It should be noted that the maps are only meant to supplement Twelve Step counseling,

they are not meant to replace traditional methods.

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How the Manual is Organized It is important to be familiar with how the manual is organized. There are four sections of maps. The first section deals with the Twelve Steps. There are several maps that deal with each individual step (See page 4 for a sample of a map from Step 1). The second section deals with The Serenity Prayer maps. The third section deals with the Slogans. Maps on the Twelve Traditions are in section four. All of the maps use a fill-in-the-space format. People usually catch on quickly. The

Twelve Step maps are designed to be worked through from Step 1 to Step 12. In contrast The Serenity Prayer , Slogans, and Traditions maps may be used independently or to supplement the Twelve Step maps. You do not have to use all of these maps together, nor is there a proper order. You may want to choose maps that match an issue that your group is currently dealing with. For example, you might want to use the “Let go and let God” slogan map while working on Step 2. Once you select a map to use, you must decide how you want to use it and how to introduce the maps to the people who will be using them. Maps can be used in a group or individually. They can be done independently as homework, or in collaboration with other group members. The important thing to remember is that you should be comfortable using the maps. The following sections give some suggestions on ways the maps can be used.

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INTRODUCING THE STEP MAPS (A Possible Script)

I am giving you a “map” from a manual called “Mapping Your Steps.” It deals with ways to elaborate and deepen our thinking on the Twelve steps, the Serenity Prayer, the Slogans, and the Twelve Traditions. These maps have helped other people in Twelve Step work and I think they’ll help us too. “Since there isn’t much room in the map to write, you have to decide what is most important to put in these spaces. Each of you will receive our own set of maps. Some of the maps we will do independently and some of the maps we will work on as a group. Using the maps to fuel discussion can help keep us focused on a topic as well as allowing us to hear each other’s ideas.”

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INDIVIDUAL MAPPING One simple way to use a map is to have each person in the group take it home to fill out independently (as a type of “homework”). Provide a map for each person in the group and explain that the map is a way to examine the topic in more depth or in a different way than they might have considered it previously. Once everyone has his or her blank map, explain that it is fill-in-the-space and give an example of how the first node might be filled in (see a sample filled in map below). The first node reads, “This is what admitted means to me.” A person might fill in this node with “being honest with myself about something.” You may want to copy the blank map onto an overhead transparency so the group can follow alon .

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R e a l ly b e l i e v i n g a n d k n o w in g s o m e th in g .

I can ’t control or c h a n g e i t. 2

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- - t h a t o u r liv e s h a d b e c o m e

T h e s e a r e m y p r o b le m areas ( i. e ., d r u g s , relationships, a n d o t h e r liv i n g p r o b l e m s ) .

A l c o h o l a n d d r u g s , e s p e c i a l l y c o c a i n e .

3

U N M A N A G E A B L E . D e f

T h i s is w h a t u n m a n a g e a b le m e a n s to m e .

D e f = D e f in i t i o n

I c a n ’ t g e t it t o g e t h e r . M y jo b , f a m i ly , r i e n d s e v e r y t h i n g i s f a l l in g t o p i e c e s a n d e v e r y t h in g I d o j u s t m a k e s it w o r s e.

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Let them know if or when the homework will be discussed in the group and if they will be sharing the map with you, a group member, or the group as a whole. When the discussion date comes around, you simply start a group discussion (see the “Discussion Topics” for that section). You may want to collect the maps. If so, we suggest giving the maps back to people to keep as a record. As you move on to Step 2, you can pass out the next set of maps and so on. 14

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GROUP MAPPING Another way to use the maps is to do the maps in the group as part of a discussion. Pass out a map to everyone, but ask them not to fill it out. The maps can then be used to guide the discussion. For example, look at the sample Serenity Prayer map below. Before filling it out, you might start the discussion with what does “grant” mean. People could discuss their different ideas and then fill in the blank based on what they learned in the discussion. Then the group would discuss the next node, serenity, and so on. This method helps people to see other points of view and keeps people from drawing a blank. It also keeps the group focused on topic, since they need to complete the map. When using the maps this way, the discussion takes place as the maps are being completed. After a map or maps are complete, it is often nice to finish up with a general discussion of what has been learned (see the “Discussion Topics” for that section).

Serinity Prayer . Map 1 of 5

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

God GRANT

me the

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Def This is what grant means to me.

Def This is what serenity means to me.

Def This is what accept means to me.

Help me to accomplish this

Being able to accept things with calm acceptance

Learn to live with, without complaining or stressing

the COURAGE

to change the things I can, and the WISDOM

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to know the difference.

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This is what courage means to me.

This is what wisdom means to me.

GUTS

Ability to judge something rationally and objectively

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DÉJÀ VU MAPPING It may also be helpful to re-visit completed maps periodically. For instance, a person whose “higher power" is initially “my AA group,” may later on in the program develop a relationship with and come to understand his or her higher power as God (see sample map below). At this point the individual can go back and re-do the maps to reflect new knowledge and beliefs. It is apparent that working the Twelve Steps is not always a linear process and that individuals change as they work their steps; their maps can reflect this change. It is simple to review maps and change whatever no longer feels right. This can be done individually or in groups with a discussion on how people’s perceptions have changed. This can help people see progress they have made, as well as keep the maps relevant to their current program.

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This is what decision means to me.

This is what will means to me.

This is what life means to me.

Make an effort .

My desire to have things my way and no other .

Existence .

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This is what care means to me.

This is what God means to me.

There has to be a plan and a meaning to life .

My higher power is the A.A . group and that will have to do.

Def = Definitions

Now I can see that there is a Creator who has a plan for me.

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ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?

How difficult are these maps to use? The maps are very user friendly. They follow a basic fill-in-the-space structure. Unlike fill-in-the-blank tests, there are no definite answers. The maps are used simply to explore, clarify, and personalize individuals’ thoughts and beliefs about each of the Twelve Steps.

Do you have to be a counselor to use Mapping Your Steps? Although being a counselor is certainly an advantage, any interested party can use the maps.

Do I have to use all of the maps in the manual? Don't let the number intimidate you. Although there are a lot of maps, the Step maps are designed to be done in a series over time. Just as no one is expected to master the whole

Twelve Steps in one sitting, no one is expected to fill out all the maps at once. All of these maps should be used to facilitate an ongoing exploration of the steps, slogans, prayers or traditions. As the other major topics ( The Serenity Prayer , the Slogans, and the Twelve

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What if I want to create my own maps? Feel free. For example, there may be a favorite slogan that isn’t included in the manual. You could simply create a map modeled on the other slogan maps (see below). A blank slogan map is included on page 112. Part of the utility of mapping is that it is flexible, easy to learn and can be used in refreshingly innovative ways.

Can these maps be used for problems other than substance abuse? The maps were developed based on the tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous. Although the Twelve Steps were created originally to help alcoholics recover, they are now being used more generally for substance abuse, gambling, overeating, support for the family of alcoholics, and other kinds of addictive problems. Although the maps have been used primarily in substance abuse treatment, they can also be applied to all types of Twelve Step programs.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST Def This is what "first things first" means to me.

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These are situations where I need to remember "first things first."

This is how using "first things first" can help me.

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This is how I am going to use "first things first" to improve these situations.

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Map References Boatler, J. F., Knight, K., & Simpson, D. D. (1994). Assessment of an AIDS intervention program during drugabuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 11(4), 367-372. Collier, C.R., Czuchry, M., Dansereau, D. F., & Pitre, U. (in press). The use of node-link mapping in the chemical dependency treatment of adolescents. Journal of Drug Education. Czuchry, M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1998). The generation and recall of personally relevant information. Journal of Experimental Education, 66 (4), 293-315. Czuchry, M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1999). Node-link mapping and psychological problems: Perceptions of a residential drug abuse treatment program for probationers. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 17 (4), 321-329. Czuchry, M., Dansereau, D. F., Dees, S. D., Simpson, D. D. (1995). The use of node-link mapping in drug abuse counseling: The role of attentional factors. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 27 (2), 161-166. Czuchry, M., Dansereau, D. F., Sia, T. L., & Simpson, D. D. (1998). Using peer, self, and counselor ratings to evaluate treatment process. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 30(1), 81-87. Dansereau, D. F., Dees, S. M., Chatham, L. R., Boatler, J. F., & Simpson, D. D. (1993). Mapping new roads to recovery: Cognitive enhancements to counseling. A training manual from the TCU/DATAR Project. Bloomington, IL: Lighthouse Institute Publishing. Dansereau, D. F., Dees, S. M., & Simpson, D. D. (1994). Cognitive modularity: Implications for counseling and the representation of personal issues. The Journal of Counseling Psychology, 41(4), 513-523. Dansereau, D. F., Dees, S. M., Greener, J. M., & Simpson, D. D. (1995). Node-link mapping and the evaluation of drug abuse counseling sessions. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 9(3), 195-203. Dansereau, D. F., Joe, G. W., Dees, S. M., & Simpson, D. D. (1996). Ethnicity and the effects of mappingenhanced drug abuse counseling. Addictive Behaviors, 21(3), 363-376. Dansereau, D. F., Joe, G. W., & Simpson, D. D. (1993). Node-link mapping: A visual representation strategy for enhancing drug abuse counseling. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 40(4), 385-395. Dansereau, D. F., Joe, G. W., & Simpson, D. D. (1995). Attentional difficulties and the effectiveness of a visual representation strategy for counseling drug-addicted clients. International Journal of the Addictions, 30(4), 371-386. Dees, S. M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1997). A jumpstart for substance abuse treatment CETOP readiness activities, A TCU/CETOP manual for counselors . Fort Worth, TX: Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University. Dees, S. M., & Dansereau, D. F. (2000). TCU Guide Maps: A Resource for Counselors. Bloomington, IL: Lighthouse Institute Publishing. Dees, S. M., Dansereau, D. F., & Simpson, D. D. (1994). A visual representation system for drug abuse counselors. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 11(6), 517-523.

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(Map References, continued) Dees, S. M., Dansereau, D. F., & Simpson, D. D. (1997). Mapping-enhanced drug abuse counseling: Urinalysis results in the first year of methadone treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 14(2), 1-10. Joe, G. W., Dansereau, D. F., Pitre, U., & Simpson, D. D. (1997). Effectiveness of node-link mappingenhanced counseling for opiate addicts: A 12-month post treatment follow-up. Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases, 183(5), 306-313. Joe, G. W., Dansereau, D. F., & Simpson, D. D. (1994). Node-link mapping for counseling cocaine users in methadone treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse, 6, 393-406. Knight, D. K., Dansereau, D. F., Joe, G. W., & Simpson, D. D. (1994). The role of node-link mapping in individual and group counseling. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 20, 517-527. Knight, K., Simpson, D. D., & Dansereau, D. F. (1994). Knowledge mapping: A psycho educational tool in drug abuse relapse prevention training. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 20, 187-205. Newbern, D., Dansereau, D. F., & Dees, S. M. (1997). Node-link mapping in substance abuse treatment: Probationers’ ratings of group counseling. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 25(1/2), 83-95. Newbern, D., Dansereau, D. F., & Patterson, M. E. (1997). Spatial-semantic display processing: The role of spatial structure on recall. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 22, 319-337. Newbern, D., Dansereau, D. F., & Pitre, U. (1999). Positive effects on life skills, motivation and selfefficacy: Node-link maps in a modified therapeutic community. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 25(3), 407-423. Pitre, U., Dansereau, D. F., & Joe, G. W. (1996). Client education levels and the effectiveness of node-link maps. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 15(3), 27-44. Pitre, U., Dansereau, D. F., Newbern, D. & Simpson, D. D. (1998). Residential drug-abuse treatment for probationers: Use of node-link mapping to enhance participation and progress. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 15 (6), 535-543. Pitre, U., Dansereau, D. F. & Simpson, D. D. (1997). The role of node-link maps in enhancing counseling efficiency. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 16 (3), 39-49 Pitre, U., Dees, S. M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1997). Mapping techniques to improve substance abuse treatment in criminal justice settings. Journal of Drug Issues, 27 (2), 435-449 Sia, T. L., & Czuchry, M. (1996). The downward spiral of substance abuse. Instructional game. Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Sia, T. L., Czuchry, M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1997). Considering personal strengths: The effect of three different methods on mood, arousal, and self-esteem. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 29(6), 11511171. Simpson, D. D., Joe, G. W., Dansereau, D. F., & Chatham, L. R. (1997). Strategies for improving methadone treatment process and outcomes. Journal of Drug Issues, 27 (2), 239-260. Simpson, D. D., Rowan-Szal, G. A., & Greener, J. M. (1997). Drug abuse treatment process components that improve retention. Journal of Substance Treatment, 14(6), 565-572.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TWELVE STEPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) started in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, as a result of the meeting between a New York stockbroker and an Akron surgeon who were both hopeless alcoholics. They realized that alcoholism was a disease that could be treated by a system of applying spiritual values to daily living. Both men began working with themselves and with other alcoholics. In fo ur years, there were three groups and 100 sober alcoholics. In 1939, based on their experiences (both the failures and the successes), the fellowship published its basic textbook , 1

Alcoholics Anonymous, describin g the AA philosophy and methods, and establishing the Twelve Steps. This book has been in continuous publication since then. Although it has been revised and updated, the Twelve Steps have remained the core, touching the lives of a countless number of people around the world. Shortly after the founding of AA, the families and friends of alcoholics banded together to form AL-ANON , an organization that teaches the Twelve Steps to individuals who are most affected by the alcoholics in their lives. Since then, other groups have adopted the AA philosophy and successfully applied it to many problems. There are, for example, Twelve Step groups addressing drug abuse (such as Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous), support for substance abusers’ family and friends (such as AL-ANON, AL-

ATEEN, NARC-ANON, Co-dependents Anonymous), other addictive problems (such as Debtors Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Workaholics Anonymous,

Eating Addictions Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous), relationship issues (such as Incest Survivors Anonymous, Relationships Anonymous, and Parents

Anonymous), as well as mental health issues (such as Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous, and Emotions Anonymous). 1

Copyright © 1939, 1955, 1976 and published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York, NY.

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1. We admitted we were powerless over ________ -that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 5. We admitted to God, ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of characters. 7. We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. 9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 10. We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to fellow sufferers of _________, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

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Step 1 maps We admitted we were powerless over ___________ (our problem area)- that our lives had become unmanageable.

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Step 2 maps We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

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Step 3 maps We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.

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Step 4 maps We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

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Step 5 maps We admitted to God, ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

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Step 6 maps We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

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Step 7 maps We humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings.

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Step 8 maps We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

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Step 9 maps We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

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Step 10 maps We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

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Step 11 maps We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out.

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Step 12 maps Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to fellow sufferers of __________ (the problem area), and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

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Discussion Topics for the Twelve Steps Maps Discussions about completed maps can consolidate the information and insights gained from this process. We have included here some general questions that could follow each set of Step maps, as well as some specific questions about each of the Twelve Steps. The format of the discussion is up to you; these are just a few ideas.

General Questions:

How did doing these maps make you feel?

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Does doing the maps help you accomplish the Step? What do you need to do in addition to accomplish the Step?

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Share any new insights you have gained on the meaning or use of this Step or the Twelve Steps, in general.

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How can I use what I have learned to work on the Steps?

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What are other situations in your life that have made you feel powerless?

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What have you done to deal with them?

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Would the Twelve Steps help in these situations?

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Specific Questions about the Twelve Steps (cont.): Step 2 Questions: 

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Does a “power greater than ourselves” have to mean the same thing to you as it does to the person sitting next to you? Does this mean you are not responsible for your own sanity? Or are you responsible for your own sanity?

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Since this is a big decision, think of other big decisions in your life and how you dealt with them. How is this decision similar? How is this decision different?

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How are you going to know when you have really made this decision?

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How has the word “moral” been used in your life up to now? Is it hard to think of the bad things about yourself? How about the good things? How will I know when my moral inventory is done? How will I know if it is accurate?


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What things are you worried about if you admit things? To yourself? To God? To another person? Who is it more difficult to admit things to? Why?

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Specific Questions about the Twelve Steps (cont.): Step 6 Questions: 

Why do you need God to remove your defects?

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Does making amends mean you have to be forgiven? What if some of the people you make amends to won’t forgive you? How can you tell if making amends will harm someone?


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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

The Serenity Prayer was written by Reinhold Neibuhr in 1926. AA adopted the short form of the prayer early on as a helpful meditation (see above). Because of the prevalence of using this prayer in Twelve Step programs, we have created maps to help people consider how to apply its tenets to their lives.

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Discussion Topics for The Serenity Prayer Maps

Discuss any new insights you have gained on the meaning or use of “ The Serenity Prayer.”

When has “The Serenity Prayer” been helpful to you in the past?

How do you plan to use “ The Serenity Prayer” in the future?

How can “The Serenity Prayer” help you with your Twelve Steps?

How can you apply “ The Serenity Prayer” to the Step you are currently working on?

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A series of helpful slogans have grown up around AA and other Twelve Step groups. Although there is no “official” list of the slogans, they are well known in most Twelve Step groups and are often posted on the walls of meeting rooms. The slogans can be very helpful. They are short, simple, but powerful statements that are easy to remember, a nd can be used to remind a person about important issues. We have created a series of maps based on some of the popular slogans. Because they are so short and simple, people may not initially grasp their power. These maps provide a way to explore the slogans’ deeper meanings and how to apply them in everyday life. Since individual

Twelve Step groups often create their own slogans, we have added a blank map at the end of this section to use with any additions to this set of slogans.

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k u t o c e o y " h m c e a " l e r f I e f o e s s e r s e u w u h s . o b o t h t e n o f y v l o s e i i g s k o t r a r c s i n u i e p u r h o o m t i T g y w i s x E

U O Y E R F O L F E E S B R F U L O E Y S K R C U E O R Y K W C E H C

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Discussion Topics for the Slogans Maps These are just a few possible discussion topics. We recommend that you have a discussion about the maps so that people can consolidate the information and insights they may have gained while exploring the slogans. The format of the discussion is up to you.

Discuss any new insights you have gained on the meaning or use of the slogans.

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What other slogans would it be helpful to map out?

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Which slogan is your favorite and why?

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How have you used the slogan in the past?

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How do you plan to use the slogan in the future?

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Are some slogans more useful in some situations than others? (Which slogan is most useful with family? at work?)

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How can the slogans help you work your Twelve Step Program? How can they help with the step you are currently on?

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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE TWELVE TRADITIONS

The Twelve Traditions that are often used in Twelve Step organizations are also adopted from Alcoholics Anonymous (the “Big Book ”: ”: Alcoholics

Anonymous, The Story of How Many Thousands Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism Alcoholism, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1976). Since AA’s beginnings in 1935 to the present, the group has expanded from two people to an organization that serves millions worldwide, regardless of race, creed, or language. This growth was not without difficulty; as the group expanded, questions of membership, money, public relations, management and other issues arose. The Twelve Traditions were created in 1946 to address these issues. One interesting note is that the Twelve Traditions are only traditions, not rules, and have been established through trial and error as an effective means of preserving group integrity. Trial and error has established them as being the best way of preserving the group. Based on AA’s experience, most other Twelve Step groups adopt the Twelve Traditions . Although the Twelve Traditions apply to the organization rather than the individual, it is vital for the members to be aware of the Traditions so that they do not inadvertently endanger their group and, through it, their own recovery. These maps help explore how the Traditions can be supported at an individual level. Because the Traditions have been adopted by so many different Twelve Step groups, the group name and problem area are left blank so that the maps can be personalized as needed.

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Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends on __________ unity. GROUP NAME

For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. The only requirement for __________ membership is a desire to stop ______________. GROUP NAME

PROBLEM AREA

Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or ____________ as a whole. GROUP NAME

Each group has one primary purpose – to carry its message to the ____________ who still PROBLEM AREA suffers. An __________ group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the ___________ name to any GROUP NAME

GROUP NAME

related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property or prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Each ___________ group ought to be self-supporting, declining outside contributions. GROUP NAME

_____________ should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may GROUP NAME

employ special workers. ______________, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or GROUP NAME

committees directly responsible to those they serve . ____________ has no opinion on outside issues; hence the __________ name ought never GROUP NAME

GROUP NAME

be drawn into public controversy. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.

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Discuss any new insights you have gained on the meaning or use of the Twelve Traditions.

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How do the Twelve Traditions serve you as an individual member?

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Which of theTwelve Traditions do you think are the most important? Why?

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What things should be avoided in order to maintain the Twelve Traditions?

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What are the “gray” areas? In what situations is it unclear what the Twelve Traditions suggest?

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