by Robert Weiss MSW It’s no secret that addictions of all types are cyclical in nature, with one stage leading to the next, and then the next, leaving the addict mired in a seemingly endless downwardly spiraling loop. With sex addiction, various versions of the addictive cycle have been proposed. The first of these appeared […]
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The SLAA Journal provides access to articles of interest for members. It is published six times a year by SLAA Fellowship-wide services. This Google Drive link will connect you to the published archive of issues since 2008.
12 Step groups hold meetings to determine how to best run the meetings, spend funds, organise events, and deal with issues that affect the group or the wider fellowship. These meetings allow members to work together to consider and agree on how best to proceed in the interests of SLAA. These meetings are conducted by
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Step 1 prayer Dear Higher Power,I admit that I am powerless over my addiction.I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it.Help me this day to understandThe true meaning of powerlessness.Remove from me all denial of my addiction. Step 2 prayer God,I know in my heart that only you can restore
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Meeting Pack – download here: Sign In Sheets Use these on a clipboard to add a bit of professional flare to the sign-in process and to make newcomers feel welcome.there are 4 versions (1 for larger meetings – single page; 1 for smaller meetings, 2 per page; and 14 or 30 days versions)includes space for name, phone,
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Click here for a listing of meetings (physical and online, or as we say, room and zoom) in Australia, UK, USA …
What is anorexia? We offer this definition: “As an eating disorder, anorexia is defined as the compulsive avoidance of food. In the area of sex and love, anorexia has a similar definition: Anorexia is the compulsive avoidance of giving or receiving social, sexual, or emotional nourishment.” Patrick Carnes, the pioneering author on addiction and recovery,
The following books are often used by participants within 12-step programs and therapy. We have found them to be helpful for finding and living the new recovery life.The views of the authors come out of their own personal research and therapy with people in recovery.This is non-SLAA literature. For program literature, go here. With affiliate
Recommended Program Reading Daily Meditation Books Other 12-step Programs Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Much of the AA material is available to download for free. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Sex Addicts Anonymous Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families (ACA or ACoA) Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Most SLAA meetings – both in person and online – within Australia use the “HOW Concept.” Originally inspired by similar ideas within other 12-step fellowships, HOW is one particular way of working the steps. HOW began in Australia and has since spread to other SLAA groups around the world, but especially within the United Kingdom.
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