Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery

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3. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery What and Who We Are Physical Mental Emotional Spiritual

4. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Prenatal Human Development Physical Mental Emotional Spiritual

5. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery In 2001, JCAHO revised its accreditation standards to require the administration of a spiritual assessment. Spiritual assessments are now mandated in a number of settings, including organizations such as those providing addiction services.

6. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery What is Spirituality? Spirituality refers to the unique and intense experience of a reality greater than oneself or an experience of connection with the totality of things. Religion is an organized social structure in which spiritual experiences are shared, ritualized and passed on to future generations

7. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery What is Spirituality? Spirituality can be defined by those deeply felt beliefs that give meaning to a person's life. Although spirituality can be embodied in a religious orientation, it can also be under- stood as commitment to broader ideals or to the welfare of others.

8. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Spiritual Part of Recovery

9. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery A spiritual program is a road map in the search for meaning. When our clients work a spiritual program, they consciously, actively, attempt to get outside themselves, to transcend themselves, and to become a part of something bigger, greater, and more powerful than themselves alone.

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12. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Spiritual Awakening Spiritual Experience: Moment of clarity or a felt sense of wonder, elation, peace or fulfillment

13. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Our clients do not have to be religious in order to have a spiritual experience. The benefits of spirituality include humility, inner strength, sense of meaning and purpose in life, acceptance of self and others, sense of harmony and serenity, gratitude and forgiveness.

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15. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Humility • Not driven by foolish pride but able to admit weaknesses and ask for help when needed Harmony • Not being all alone but being a part of a greater whole Serenity • Not living a life of self-imposed stress but living in a fair and tranquil fashion

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18. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Neurotheology The study of the link between mystical experiences, religion, spirituality and the brain (structure, function, chemistry) Spiritual practices, even when stripped of religious beliefs, enhance the neural functioning of the brain in ways that improve physical and emotional health Contemplative practice strengthens specific neurological circuitry that generates peacefulness, social awareness and compassion for others while assisting in better control over negative habitual patterns, defenses, cravings and impulses.

19. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Process of Addiction Behave like an addict Physical Think like an addict Mental Feel like an addict Emotional I am an addict Spiritual

20. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Sought through prayer and meditation… Prayer = Asking the question Meditation = Listening for the answer

21. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Bring the body the mind will follow Bring the mind the heart will follow Bring the heart the spirit will follow

22. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Process of Addiction & Recovery Behave like a recovering addict Behave like an addict Physical Think like a recovering addict Think like an addict Mental Feel like a recovering addict Feel like an addict Emotional I am a recovering addict I am an addict Spiritual

23. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Group Of Drunks/ Druggies God Physical Good Orderly Direction God Mental Gratitude Overcoming Despair God Emotional God Of Divinity God Spiritual

24. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Maintaining a Spiritual Program Most recovering people agree that maintaining sobriety means maintaining a spiritual program. It isn’t enough to allow a higher power to help you get sober. Sobriety is an ongoing relationship with a higher power. People in AA and NA call this "working a spiritual program."

25. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery GIFTS FOR RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS (Opportunities for Spiritual Growth) Suffering! Loss! Humiliation! Extreme Guilt & Shame! Disappointment! Abandonment! Disillusionment! Failure! Betrayal! Success!

26. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Prayer Meditation Walking in nature Reading poetry/sacred texts Lighting a candle Listening to music Smelling incense SPIRITUAL BEHAVIOR

28. Spiritual Aspects of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Step Twelve Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. (AA) We, in turn, are ready to help others who may come to us in the same way. (B. F. Skinner)

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