The Real 13th Step

The Real 13th Step

The Real Thirteenth Step is a powerful exercise and information-packed manual to accompany the journey of people in recovery. Readers will learn how to develop the three central skills of true autonomyrisk taking, problem solving, and coping with failureand how to apply them to every aspect of their lives: relationships, work, decision-making, stress, and the temptations of addiction.From the AuthorDear readers: So many of you have written and e-mailed to ask about "The Real 13th Step" that I'm delighted to have this new edition in print. It's the culmination of twenty years of working with clients who are in recovery. It will help you in your recovery, or if you have other issues from growing up in a troubled family. One reader wrote: "I wanted most of all to tell you how profoundly your discussion on not being able to think clearly due to all the different voices in my head being in conflict has had on me.About the AuthorTina B. Tessina, Ph.D. Is a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in private practice since 1978. She has worked extensively with clients in recovery and with their sponsors.