Author: Ian McCabe
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429911696
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Book Description
The author visited the archives of the headquarters of A.A. in New York, and discovered new communications between Carl Jung and Bill Wilson. For the first time this correspondence shows Jung's respect for A.A. and in turn, its influence on him. In particular, this research shows how Bill Wilson was encouraged by Jung's writings to promote the spiritual aspect of recovery as opposed to the conventional medical model which has failed so abysmally. The book overturns the long-held belief that Jung distrusted groups. Indeed, influenced by A.A.'s success, Jung gave "complete and detailed instructions" on how the A.A. group format could be developed further and used by "general neurotics".Wilson was an advocate of treating some alcoholics with LSD in order to deflate the ego and induce a spiritual experience. The author explains how alcoholism can be diagnosed and understood by professionals and the lay person; by examining the detailed case histories of Jung, the author gives graphic examples of its psychological and behavioural manifestations.
Author: Sigmund Freud
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691036434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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This abridged edition makes the Freud/Jung correspondence accessible to a general readership at a time of renewed critical and historical reevaluation of the documentary roots of modern psychoanalysis. This edition reproduces William McGuire's definitive introduction, but does not contain the critical apparatus of the original edition.
Author: DAVID E. SCHOEN
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1630519227
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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The War of the Gods of Addiction, based on the correspondence between Bill W., one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Swiss psychiatrist, C.G. Jung, proposes an original, groundbreaking, psychodynamic view of addiction. Using insights from Jungian psychology, it demonstrates why the twelve steps of AA really work. It explores, through theoretical and clinical material, modern and ancient myths, and fairy tales, the crucial process of neutralizing the archetypal shadow / archetypal evil, an aspect of all true addictions. It also explains how dreams may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction. This book bridges the longstanding gap between the mental health and twelve-step recovering communities in ways that significantly encourage mutual understanding and benefit. Previously published by Spring Journal.
Author: Igor I. Sikorsky
Publisher: Compcare Publications
ISBN: 9780896381995
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Describes the contributions of a famous psychiatrist, a theologian, and a writer to the success of AA
Author: Cecil Rose
Publisher: carl (tuchy) palmieri
ISBN: 9781419663185
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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Reprint of an edition published in New York in 1937 by Oxford University Press.
Author: Ernest Kurtz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 159285902X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 553
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A fascinating account of the discovery and program of Alcoholics Anonymous, Not God contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of AA's early figures. The most complete history of A.A. ever written, this book is a fast-moving and authoritative account of the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that we know today as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Author: Mel B.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1616495502
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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This is both a fascinating history of the formative years of Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the bitter-sweet tale of the troubled man Bill W. always referred to as "my sponsor." In 1934, Ebby Thatcher called an old drinking buddy to tell him about the happiness he was finding in sobriety. His friend's name was Bill Wilson, and this book is the story of their life-long friendship. "Deeply informative and moving, a valuable contribution to the history of A.A. A 'must' reading for anyone interested in one of the more fascinating chapters in A.A.'s history."--Nell Wing, Retired A.A. Archivist and Bill Wilson's Secretary
Author: Matthew J. Raphael
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Includes sections on planting and care, climate zones, and an encyclopedia.
Author: Bill P.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1592857906
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 99
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Book Description
A practical guide to letting go of the character defects that get in the way of true and joyful recovery. Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. As Bill P. explains, these are the "rocks" that can sink recovery- or at the least, block further progress. Based on the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition features additional stories and a reference section.
Author: Ernest Kurtz
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 9780553083002
Category : Imperfection
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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An examination of the spirituality of imperfection ; draws on the wisdom stories of the ages from the Hebrew, Greek, Buddhist and Christian traditions to provide a wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone who thirsts for spiritual growth and guidance.
