Episode 885: Supplemental vs Fundamental Tools in Recovery

Take 12 Recovery Radio

SUPPLEMENTAL vs FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS. Featuring Special Guest, Captain Taneya Garrett of the Salvation Army, Long Beach, California. The hosts and guest discuss how the 12 steps are considered fundamental, while supplemental tools can vary depending on individual needs. The Salvation Army's approach includes supplemental programs such as counseling, work therapy, anger management, and domestic violence classes. The hosts share personal experiences of how supplemental tools, like nutrition and devotional practices, have become fundamental in their own recovery journeys. They emphasize the importance of finding what works for each individual and the need for limitless expansion in recovery. The conversation concludes with a reminder to stay connected to the fundamental principles of recovery and to be cautious when incorporating supplemental tools.

Closing Song: Not Giving Up by Elizibeth Edwards.