Trauma and the 12 Steps: Daily Meditations and Reflections

One of the most significant books on recovery I’ve read in the last ten years. I’m grateful for having read it and recommend it to anyone in the recovery community.

I just finished Jamie's book yesterday. If you are in a program of recovery and feel like something is missing or want to get motivated to take action, it's a poignant and well-researched read. It's full of sound, factual information and a plethora of unbiased resources. I've been wanting to start an online group for months and after reading this, I'm motivated to do so. Jamie's work and the invaluable research of Bessel van der Kolk and Peter Levine will inform my process and offering. The safety exercises of Deb Dana will also be integrated into the offering. I thought I was alone in feeling like something was missing from traditional recovery programs...I'm not. I've decided if I can't find it, I will create it! Kudo's to Jamie for venturing into and filling the gaps in the traditional approaches to recovery. I'm a fan!

This book is by far THE BEST Daily reader for recovery (and I have them all!)!!It is exquisitely written. Each day packed with practical, down to earth, relatable wisdom. The writers clearly know and understand both Trauma and Recovery, which is rare, yet essential. In order to recover from any addiction or dysfunction, one must look to the root of why, and that is trauma.This book is impacting my life every day in incredible ways. The words stay with me throughout the day, weaving themselves in to help me stay focused on the principles, tools and steps of my recovery.Grateful!

I've really enjoyed reading the daily meditations since I got home from rehab a few weeks ago. Highly recommended! Next edition needs a meditation for 8/31... it skips from 8/30 to 9/1. Missed having it yesterday :)

Seems more for someone who is a therapist, however, that's ok, I am still learning a lot about how to deal with trauma and addiction in my own life.

I gifted this to my daughter while she was in treatment she is read the whole thing 2xs she loves it

This book is absolutely incredible!!!! For anyone working the 12 steps with any trauma in your background, this is your book!!! I share the title and daily readings with everyone!

I’m not a clinician but I consider myself a helper for sponsees in the rooms. What I’m being called to do now is more work on my own trauma and wellness journey as my recovery evolves. I realize I have tremendous recovery capital and safety all around me to go there. Truly an amazing resource that I will refer to constantly. My highlighter is dry! 5 stars and consumed this in 2 days!

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Dr. Jamie Marich bridges the divide between trauma and 12 step ideology. Every person whose life is impacted by addiction recovery should read this book. As a trauma and addictions professional and a person in long term recovery from addiction, this is the book I had been waiting to read. Dr. Jamie Marich explains where 12 step fellowship can go wrong, how it is helpful, and provides suggestions/ tools / solutions / resources / best practices for how it can go right when it comes to trauma recovery. Her approach is simple and easy to digest, utilizing metaphors, personal reflections, humor, and professional stories to unpack complex trauma responses. I sincerely appreciate Dr. Jamie Marich's ability to bridge the gap between 12 step fellowship, peer to peer support pathways of recovery, and trauma recovery. A little bit of science, a dash of spirituality, body awareness, and practical tools, and a lot of wisdom through professional and lived experience can be found throughout the pages of this inclusive guide to enhancing recovery.

Great knowledge.