Issues of Recovery:
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Anger
Betrayal
Bitterness
Blame
Character Defects
Codependency
Compassion
Complacency
Compromise
Confrontation
Contentment
Control
Courage
Deception
Denial
Dependencies
Depression
Despair
Divorce
Envy
Excuses
Fairness
Faith
Fellowship
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Greed
Grief
Guilt
Happiness
Hatred
Healing
Honesty
Hope
Humility
Inferiority
Jealousy
Joy
Kindness
Loneliness
Love
Lust
Lying
Marriage
Materialism
Patience
Peace
Perfectionism
Praise
Pride
Procrastination
Promises
Resentment
Restitution
Salvation
Self Control
Self Esteem
Selfishness
Serenity
Shame
Temptation
Thankfulness
Trust
Truth
Unity
Wholeness
Worry  

Spousal Guidance: In the recovery process, the spouse is often left behind. In a majority of cases this is a result of continuous deceit, broken promises, and subsequent shattered dreams. When change eventually occurs, the recovering alcoholic/addict becomes healthier. By working a balanced program he or she begins to grow physically, mentally, and most importantly, spiritually. However, if the spouse’s state of mind is not addressed, an atmosphere of animosity can develop.

We make an emphatic appeal to the spouse that he or she take a proactive approach to their own recovery. Despite the current condition of the marriage, it is imperative that work begins. Even if the alcoholic/addict is in treatment or residing in a halfway house, it is important that the spouse focus above all on their own wellbeing.

We can suggest appropriate reading material, pertinent group meetings and strong, Bible-based churches. We also may suggest a compatible mentor and certainly encourage the involvement of teens and young adult children. Our goal is an educated, accepting family.

Marriage Enrichment:
With the recovery process, there comes a lot of obstacles a marriage will have to overcome. We feel that divorce is an option that should be dismissed at least in early stages of recovery. We feel that removing the alcohol and drugs can cultivate an honest, coexistent enviornment, healthy enough to delay plans for divorce.  
 
Initially, both spouses must focus on their own recovery program as a priority. However, there will come a time when the healing process will reach a point where a couple can begin working on their issues together. Depending on the marital status, there are a variety of meeting options available ranging from group to professional or pastoral counseling. We will help each couple determine what direction might best suit their needs. When applicable, implementing a mentoring or accountability program may also prove advantageous.