Every Step Counts: A Primer to the 12-Step Recovery Process

What will I learn in this course?

• Understanding the science and process of how someone becomes addicted will help you understand how to help them recover.  This online self-study course will give you a foundational understanding so that you can be better equipped as a Journey to Wholeness Facilitator.  You will also learn about how the Adventist Church,  from its very early years, has played a key role in science, policy, prevention, and recovery of addictions.  You will also learn how we can continue to offer the freedom that comes through a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
• In the live training, you will gain practical skills on how to successfully conduct the Journey to Wholeness program.  You will also be connected with others who are experienced in recovery programs and those who are new to this ministry.  Successful completion of the live training is also required to be a Journey to Wholeness Facilitator.  Visit us at www.NADHealth.org/recovery to learn more.

Required resources – these books are used throughout this online course.

1. Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White — Recovery Edition also available, https://adventistbookcenter.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=steps+to+christ+recovery.  Note, you will receive this resource when attending a live JTW Facilitator training.
2. The Twelve Steps for Christians, by Friends in Recovery, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LLIDUS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
    

Suggested books or resources – these are NOT required to complete the online training.

1. Journey to Wholeness Complete Set, by NAD Health Ministries, https://www.adventsource.org/store/adult-ministries/health-ministries/journey-to-wholeness-complete-set-36924.  Note, you will receive this resource when attending a live JTW Facilitator training.
2. Unhooked video series, by NAD Health Ministries, https://www.adventsource.org/store/adult-ministries/health-ministries/unhooked-series-37457
3. Alcoholics Anonymous: the Big Book.  Free download available at https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/alcoholics-anonymous

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Understand the physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual effects of addictions.
2. Identify the two major types of addictions and the broad list of sub-types.
3. Share about the biblical basis for the 12 steps to recovery
4. Sympathize with those who are on the path to recovery and recognize that we all struggle and are in need of help from God and each other
5. Gain confidence in conducting the Journey to Wholeness program — a 12-step Christian program that can help anyone in the process of recovering from hurts, harmful habits, and addictions.
6. Understand how to work with your local church in this area of ministry.

Online Course Outline

Module 1:  The Need for Addiction Recovery

1. Introduction
2. Mission & Purpose of ARMin
3. Role of Recovery Ministries in Meeting Needs
4. My Story: Steve

Module 2:  How Addictions Happen

1. Understanding Addictions
2. Physiology of Addictions
3. Adverse Childhood Experiences

Module 3:  The 12 Steps — A Healing Bridge, Part 1

1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. Step 3
4. Step 4

Module 4:  Prevention and Recovery

1. Resilience
2. Role of Family in Recovery
3. Role of Service in Recovery
4. Role of Faith in Recovery
5. My Story: Harlene
6. Changing Trajectories

Module 5:  The 12 Steps — A Healing Bridge, Part 2

1. Step 5
2. Step 6
3. Step 7
4. Step 8

Module 6:  Emotional Aspects for Healing

1. Emotional Healing, Part 1
2. Emotional Healing, Part 2
3. Codependence
4. My Story: Ray
5. Forgiveness
6. Healthy Boundaries

Module 7:  The Adventist Church and Addictions

1. Adventists and Substance Abuse Prevention
2. Adventist Recovery Ministries: History of Service

Module 8:  The 12 Steps — A Healing Bridge, Part 3

1. Step 9
2. Step 10
3. Step 11
4. Step 12

Module 9:  Conclusion & Next Steps

1. Group Facilitation
2. Keys to Successful Recovery
3. My Story: David
4. Close