Articles by Michael Liimatta

• Boundary Issues in Counseling - an examination of the most important issues related to both counselors and their clients
• The Emotional Dimension of Recovery - A look at an often overlooked dynamic of addiction recovery.
• Abstinence: Still the Best Choice Is there anything wrong with "social drinking?"
• A Few Thoughts on Sponsorship" - Insights on this important topic for those in recovery support groups.
• Helping Children from Addicted and Dysfunctional Families - Insights on the unique struggles of COAs and how they can find help.
• Nutrition & Recovery - Learn how diet and exercise can help - or hurt- recovery.  Includes a section on the affects of drugs and alcohol on the human body.
• Philosophy of Addiction & Recovery - Learn about the approach  we take to this whole topic.
• Recovery FAQ - Answers to the most frequently asked questions about recovery and Christianity. A special section answers questions often asked by Christian counselors and staff members of recovery programs.
• Support Groups for Christians - information on support groups and a comprehensive directory of groups for people with all sorts of needs.
• The Theology of Christian Recovery - the spiritual distinctives of recovery from a Christian perspective.

Miscellaneous Topics

• Am I an Alcoholic? - a helpful checklist.
• The 12 Steps to Total and Complete Insanity
• Topical Index of Bible Verses for People in Recovery - now has active links to the full text of the verses cited under each topic!
• Who Needs Recovery? - Questions to help you understand what Christian Recovery is, and who can benefit from it.

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