psychology - Self Design Recovery

Thinking About Our Thinking – Metacognitive Processes: Perceive and Overcome

11/13/202311/06/2023 by Phoenix48

Metacognitive twelve-steppers emphasize we must act our way into new thinking. Evangelical Christians preach thinking our way into new behavior. Who is right?

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Personal Boundaries: Enforce Your Psychological Territory

10/24/202308/14/2023 by Phoenix48

Personal boundaries are guidelines we create to establish limits with others. They establish healthy relationships, respect, and psychological well-being.

Understand and Overcome Maladaptive Compartmentalization

08/28/202306/08/2023 by Phoenix48

Compartmentalization has a tendency to creep into an ever-increasing portion of our lives, and in some instances completely hijacking our existence.

How SDR Got Started

One day we realize that no one is coming. Our therapist isn’t coming. Our doctor isn’t coming. Our parents aren’t coming. Our friends and co-workers aren’t coming. Our sponsor isn’t coming. No one is coming to save us because no one can – ultimately we are on our own. This realization is a pivotal moment – it’s when we realize there is no alternative other than to take full responsibility not only for our recovery but for our lives. But how?

This website is a culmination of decades of effort to develop an effective way to move forward. One key to understanding is the realization that we are not so different – we struggle with the same difficulties and hang-ups as everyone else. Our problems are not just substances – we are stalled at a stunted level of awareness and maturity. The tentacles reach everywhere. Thus began the project of uncovering everything.