Recovery Support

Recovery Support

By Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT
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Recovery Support episodes

  • 032 RSKB The Struggle Switch
    Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    The Struggle Switch

    This week, Kevin shares insights about every addict's struggle including chapter 11 from Russ Harris' book, The Happiness Trap

    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature

    Used with permission of SA Literature

    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship

    Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano

    Episode music by:

    Chris Zabriskie: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Undercover_Vampire_Policeman

    Oskar Schuster: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Oskar_Schuster/Sneeuwland

    13 min
  • 031a Recovery Support is Back!
    Recovery Support with Kevin Bergen is back from a long hiatus.  This 2-minute announcement covers where we've been and where we're going.

    Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.

    Recovery Support with Kevin Bergen is made possible by CCRG, The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG

    Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano

    3 min
  • 031 Agnosticism
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Agnosticism
    First, I want to apologize for the technical problems in this episode.  I had to replace some worn-out equipment, and I could not get the recording quality to equal past episodes.  That's partly why the long delay since the last release.  I decided to go ahead and release this one despite its poorer quality.
    How do you deal with the spiritual nature of the 12-steps?  More to the point, does it feel comfortable for you to involve God in your recovery?  I've shared in this episode a chapter from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous entitle, WE AGNOSTICS.  Whether you struggle with the existence of God or already have strong reasons to involve Him in your life, let this chapter speak to you as you "trudge the happy road."
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    30 min
  • 030 Extremes
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Extremes
    Kevin shares how living in addiction is living in extremes (out of control vs. over control, isolated vs. enmeshed, etc.).  Readings are from Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, A GENTLE PATH THROUGH THE 12 STEPS.
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    21 min
  • 029 Overcoming Pt. 2
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Overcoming Part 2
    One member of S.A. enumerates what helped him overcome lust and temptation.
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    21 min
  • 028 Overcoming Pt. 1
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Overcoming Part 1
    How does one stay sober?  How does one "overcome" their addiction?  Today, Kevin shares part of the SA White Book where a member describes what worked for him.
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    19 min
  • 027 A Positive Sobriety
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    A Positive Sobriety
    Ever thought that everything will be better when you're sober?  Kevin shares more words of wisdom from the SA White Book today that talks about "a positive sobriety" and "a strong sobriety."
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    30 min
  • 026 Perfectionism
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Perfectionism
    Do you push yourself?  Are you harsh on yourself?  This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its costs, and steps to overcome it.
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    20 min
  • 025 Defects of Character
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Defects of Character
    Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior?  In this episode, Kevin talks about Steps 6 and 7 and shares material from the SA White book.
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    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    19 min
  • 024-RSKB Intimacy & Development
    Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy.
    Intimacy and Development
    Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think Private Thoughts."  In this episode, Kevin continues with material from MacDonald's book and discusses the development of intimacy, 5 battles nearly every man faces, and the importance of having a buddy (or buddies).
    When Men Think Private Thoughts by Gordon MacDonald
    Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
    RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
    Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com
    40 min

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Support for those in recovery from addiction. Weekly show with psychotherapist, Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT