Translating Recovery Cross-Culturally within Alcoholics Anonymous (Part 3 of a Series on “Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach”)

Translating Recovery Cross-Culturally within Alcoholics Anonymous Part 3 of Series on “Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach” Thumb-Nail Review In Part 1 of this current series we established the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA); even as we explored AA’s cultural embeddedness within a traditionally Christian worldview; and identified a serious problem that arises for recovering individuals … Continue reading →

Evaluating Alcoholics Anonymous for Its Capacities to Change and to Communicate (Part 2 of Series on “Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach”)

Evaluating Alcoholics Anonymous for Its Capacities to Change and to Communicate Part 2 of Series on “Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach” Thumb-Nail Review In Part 1 of this current series (which see) we first established the clear effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the 12-Step model in addressing recovery from alcoholism and other addictions.  We … Continue reading →

Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach (Part 1)

Part 1 of Series on “Alcoholics Anonymous: An Integral Approach” AA’s Effectiveness There is an abundance of literature (from empirical research to anecdotal, clinicians’ accounts) to support the fact that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has saved and transformed the lives of countless alcoholics. Over the course of nearly 75 years, AA has provided a clearly delineated, … Continue reading →

Alcoholics Anonymous Moves into Dialogue with Integral Theory: Announcing a New Blogsite

AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, has saved many, many lives. Yet for every individual helped into a rich new life of conscious sobriety, many more turn away, even after a single visit “in these rooms.” The typical response to those that turn away is that “they weren’t ready for sobriety.” I challenge that. Yes, of course, … Continue reading →