Offering guidance for those on the journey of recovery, Earnie Larsen shares inspiring stories from individuals facing obstacles, relapses, and the desire for a more fulfilling life. The book emphasizes cultivating love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, providing practical insights to navigate the challenges of addiction recovery. With a warm and supportive tone, it serves as a trusted companion for anyone seeking to enhance their recovery experience and live more abundantly.
Children of alcoholic or addicted parents may be stripped of hope, courage, and self-esteem. The dysfunctional family is fueled by shame and chaos, stunting children’s relationships and self-acceptance. Adult children of alcoholics and addicts need encouragement to overcome these childhood deprivations. Days of Healing, Days of Joy models a program of serenity, spirituality, and acceptance through its meditations.“Children of alcoholics are set up for their struggles. You are not sick. You got set up.” —Dr. Jan WoititzAlcoholic or addicted parents may become focused on their compulsion while their children fend for themselves in a dysfunctional household. Without helpful and informative parental guidance, children manage their own personal growth, and their spiritual and emotional health suffers. Children parent themselves, and their innocence dies.Parents with addiction may not have demonstrated healthy connection and love to their children. Adult children of addicts or alcoholics are often shadowed by this disconnect; codependency, self-judgment, and overzealous loyalty darken their doorway. Fortunately, healing and recovery are within reach. In Days of Healing, Days of Joy, Earnie Larsen and Carol Larsen Hegarty share the reflective and peaceful insight needed for growing up again—this time with plenty of love and patience.
A solid sense of self-worth is the single most important factor in determining our happiness in life and our success in work and relationships. With it, virtually all things are possible. Without it, even victories can feel like defeats. That's why raising low self-esteem is an essential part of the healing process for those who are recovering from addictions and dependencies -- and for anyone who still feels the pain of childhood wounds or other hurts.This enlightening book presents a meditation for every day of the year, complete with an inspirational quote and a thought-for-the-day. It addresses such subjects as: Why self-esteem seems so fragile; how to define ourselves in terms of our own standards and values; why attitude is so important when we make mistakes; the difference between conceit and self-approval; how self-doubt triggers unattractive behaviors; and how self-esteem blooms when we have a sense of purpose in life.Earnie Larsen in the author of Stage II Recovery and Stage II Relationships, and coauthor with his sister Carol Hegarty of Days of Healing, Days of Joy.
Real recovery from addiction involves more than just abstaining; it requires a transformative process of rebuilding one's life. Stage II focuses on the essential steps needed to create a fulfilling and sustainable existence after overcoming addiction. This phase emphasizes personal growth, healing relationships, and developing new skills to support a healthier lifestyle.
A leader in the recovery movement reveals how we can all heal. At the center of The Healer's Way is the "hoop"a sevenstep process of healing. First we need to make sure our core needs are metwithout those we not only can't heal ourselves or otherswe probably can't live. Then we need to get lost (step 2), get hurt (step 3), get stuck and hit the bottom of the circle (step 4). Only then can we get called (step 5), get up (step 6), and get going (step 7). Once we get going, we move through the cycle again and again, as life presents us with new opportunities for healing ourselves and others. The Healer's Way is the culmination of Earnie Larsen's thirtyplus years as a counselor. The seeds for the book were the questions of a young How do you keep going? What do you do when you can't make a difference? What makes a healer? The young man asked Larsen to be his mentor and some time later his stories, clues, questions, and answers came together in this book. Larsen writes, "In the beginning, and in the end, healing is about change. The pages here are about one thing and one thing the spiritual alchemy involved in the amazinggrace process of personal transformation."
This guide provides practical techniques for couples and families dealing with addiction, focusing on restoring health and vitality in their relationships. It emphasizes actionable strategies to navigate the challenges posed by addiction, fostering stronger connections and resilience among loved ones.
