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The Ten Core Concepts of Active Recovery

The document outlines 10 core concepts of active recovery: [1] gratitude, [2] empathy, [3] spirituality, [4] honesty, [5] initiative, [6] commitment, [7] integrity, [8] respect, [9] communication, and [10] responsibility. For each concept, it provides a brief definition and asks the reader to reflect on how they have experienced or can apply that concept, often with examples related to addiction and recovery.

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The Ten Core Concepts of Active Recovery

The document outlines 10 core concepts of active recovery: [1] gratitude, [2] empathy, [3] spirituality, [4] honesty, [5] initiative, [6] commitment, [7] integrity, [8] respect, [9] communication, and [10] responsibility. For each concept, it provides a brief definition and asks the reader to reflect on how they have experienced or can apply that concept, often with examples related to addiction and recovery.

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THE TEN CORE CONCEPTS OF ACTIVE RECOVERY

GRATITUDE: I am able to express appreciation for all of my


experiences, both positive and negative. Give examples of how you can
express gratitude for negative experiences.

EMPATHY: I can imagine how others may think and feel in any given
situation. When you use empathy you are seeing from another’s eyes,
hearing from their ears and experiencing from their point of view.
Explain how seeing from other people’s points of view can change how you feel
about the situation?

SPIRITUALITY: Partnering with something greater than myself as THE


SOURCE of strength, comfort and hope. What does this mean to you?

HONESTY: I am truthful to myself and others; I realize that half-truths


and omissions do not represent the TRUTH. Give examples of how you
have been dishonest with yourself during active addiction.

INITIATIVE: I am able to take it upon MYSELF to do those things that


need to be done, whether I want to do it or not. Give an example of how
your addiction stopped you from stepping up and doing what needed to be
done:

COMMITMENT: If I say I’m going to do something, I follow it through to


completion. This is about doing what you say you are going to do. Give
an example of how you may have broken promises during active addiction,
especially to children:

INTEGRITY: I am able to do the next right thing, even if no one is


watching and especially if it’s not the ‘popular vote’. Give examples of
how you may have “followed the crowd” in doing something that you knew
wasn’t right:
RESPECT: I have a feeling of admiration and positive esteem for
another’s Values, Conduct and Principles. Name someone that you admire
for what they think is important, how they conduct their behavior, and rules
that they live by.

Now look at your Self-Respect...

What do you think is important to you? ___________________________

What can you do to handle your behaviors in a more self-respecting way?

What are some rules that YOU live by that exhibit self-respect?

COMMUNICATION: I am able to relay my feelings and needs to others


assertively, and I truly listen to what they are saying to me. Give
examples of an “I FEEL” statement that you could use with someone now:
How can you show that you are truly listening to someone when they are
talking to you?

RESPONSIBILITY: I am aware of and follow through with those


obligations to do what I NEED to be doing, not necessarily what I’d
rather be doing. Give examples of how your addiction got in the way of being
a responsible adult. How can you develop responsibility in your life now?

THE TEN CORE CONCEPTS OF ACTIVE RECOVERY GRATITUDE: I am able to express appreciation for all of my experiences, both positi
RESPECT: I have a feeling of admiration and positive esteem for another’s Values, Conduct and Principles. Name someone that

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