Transcendence
The F+A=N Model
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 04/19/2008
- Affect Regulation , Transcendence , Key ideas and recovery tools
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At Addiction Alternatives, we use an equation called the "F-A-N Model" to sum up the way feelings followed by actions (either specific behaviors or changes in thinking) combine -- leading to new feelings that drive or push behavior in a positive or negative direction.
Post Acute Withdrawal
- By Terence Gorski
- Published 11/8/2007
- Transcendence
- Unrated
When most people think about alcoholism or drug addiction they think only of the alcohol/drug-based symptoms and forget about the sobriety-based symptoms. Yet it is the sobriety-based symptoms, especially post acute withdrawal, that make sobriety so difficult.
Developing Patience
- By James J. Messina
- Published 02/8/2005
- Transcendence , Control and Impulse Control
- Unrated
Discussion of the topic, with strategies to develop patience as part of your own growth.
Benefits Of Zen Meditation In Addiction and Recovery
- By Mary Heath
- Published 02/8/2005
- Transcendence , Stress and Relaxation
- Unrated
People face difficulties when they decide to come off drugs, and this article gives a range of strategies for helping this process, including traditional Zen work with the breath, mindfulness and walking meditation.
Becoming Vulnerable
- By James J. Messina
- Published 02/6/2005
- Transcendence , Relationships
- Unrated
Vulnerability is feeling exposed to emotional hurt, being taken advantage of or abused; feeling fragile, weak, or susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. But there are also some benefits of feeling vulnerable.
