{"product_id":"a-gentle-path-through-the-twelve-principles-living-the-values-behind-the-steps-paperback","title":"A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Principles: Living the Values Behind the Steps - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick J. Carnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenowned addiction expert Patrick Carnes, PhD, author of A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps, outlines twelve guiding principles to help those in recovery develop an essential skill set for life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRenowned addiction expert Patrick Carnes, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eA Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps\u003c\/i\u003e, outlines twelve guiding principles to help those in recovery develop an essential skill set for life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twelve Steps. Twelve Traditions. And yes, Twelve Principles. The Steps outline the actions that lead to extraordinary healing. The Traditions exist as guides to the functioning of the Fellowship. Embedded in both is a series of Principles by which to measure your progress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anyone who lives a Twelve Step way of life will recognize the principles passed on in \u003ci\u003eA Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles\u003c\/i\u003e. They have existed among fellowships as a hidden curriculum of fundamental truths about recovery for decades, but never before have they been distilled into a succinct set of values that, when practiced, help each of us to develop an essential skill set for life. The principles--such universal touchstones for human self-realization as acceptance, awareness, responsibility, openness, honesty, courage, commitment, and meaning--are concepts that enable a deep inner study and focus to make a new life happen in recovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Recovery means reengineering your life with a focus on renewal. The Twelve Principles are designed to help you get there.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatrick J. Carnes, PhD, is the founder of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and Gentle Path Press. His extensive background in the field of addiction therapy led Dr. Carnes to develop multiple cutting-edge recovery programs aimed at treating addictive disorders. He serves as executive director of the Gentle Path Program, a residential treatment program for sexual addiction in Hattiesburg, Miss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With more than 30 years in the sexual addiction treatment field, Dr. Carnes continues to spread his extensive knowledge as a speaker, presenter and interview subject. His assessment tools and related materials deliver an unprecedented approach to addiction recovery for practitioners of addiction treatment and sexual addicts.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763046576435,"sku":"9781592858415","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VWxUc1NQZnFJRzlYM2x3c2I5aFBpQT09.webp?v=1764550942","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/a-gentle-path-through-the-twelve-principles-living-the-values-behind-the-steps-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}