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A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps Kindle Edition

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Geared specifically to women, this book brings a feminine perspective to the Twelve Step program, searching out the healing messages beneath the male-oriented words.

Recovery is not a man's world, and yet to a woman it can sometimes seem that way. Geared specifically to that woman, this book brings a feminine perspective to the Twelve Step program, searching out the healing messages beneath the male-oriented words. Based on an open exploration and a flexible interpretation of the Twelve Steps, this new perspective takes into account the psychological development of women as it relates to addiction and recovery, as well as the social and cultural factors that affect women in particular.Acknowledging that recovery raises special issues for women--from questions about sexuality, relationships, and everyday life to anxieties about speaking up at mixed-gender meetings--
A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps focuses directly on the feminine experience of addiction and healing. The author explores the Twelve Steps one by one, reiterating each in its traditional language, then explaining and illustrating it in a way that highlights a woman's experience--empowering the reader to take ownership of her own recovery process as well as her growth as a woman.

From the Publisher

Recovery is a woman's world

Take Ownership Over Your Recovery with Courage and Strength

Recovery can seem like a man’s world. Even the language of the Twelve Steps often doesn’t align with your unique experiences as a woman. As a result, the psychological development of women facing addiction and recovery is frequently overlooked along with the social and cultural factors.

These omissions from the Twelve Steps have left many women struggling to remain in a recovery program that doesn’t meet their specific needs, align with their values or understand their experiences.

With A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps,author Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, brings a new, female-inspired perspective to recovery—one that openly explores a flexible interpretation of the Twelve Steps in relation to women in recovery. Join the women in this book who share their stories of struggles and triumph, letting you know you’re not alone on this journey and you have power over your recovery process.

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"Written in 1939, the original Twelve Steps of AA have helped millions of people around the world. But as they were developed by men for men and reflected the knowledge of addiction at that time, the voices of women and gender-expansive people were not included or even conceived of.

Stephanie Covington changed that with her seminal publication of
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps, published in 1994. For the first time, the voices of women in recovery were illuminated.

In this updated version of that work, Dr. Covington includes new information on the impact of trauma as well as the voices of many more women and gender-expansive people sharing their challenges, triumphs, experience, strength, and hope.

With a trauma-informed and gender-expansive lens, Dr. Covington allows so many more people to be “seen” and “heard” while sharing the powerful, healing experience of inclusivity.

As a trainer, consultant, and colleague of Dr. Covington’s and a retired director of treatment centers for co-occurring disorders, I have witnessed over and over the transformational power of her work.

Thank you, Dr. Covington, for listening and including our voices." -- Carol Ackley, LADC, CEO, retired ―
RiverRidge Treatment Centers

"In the ever-evolving landscape of addiction recovery, Dr. Stephanie Covington’s
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps has long stood as a beacon of hope and guidance for countless women navigating their personal paths of healing. This revised edition not only preserves the essence of her seminal work but also brings it into sharper focus for the current generation.

With her deep expertise and empathy, Dr. Covington recognizes the unique challenges and societal pressures women battling addiction face. This edition further acknowledges the nuanced complexities of contemporary life while grounding its solutions in time-tested principles. Her approach to the Twelve Steps is about recovery and reclaiming one’s identity, strength, and voice as a woman.

What strikes me most is the delicate balance between tradition and innovation in this revision. It’s evident that Dr. Covington has made painstaking efforts to incorporate the latest research and real-world feedback, ensuring the content is as relatable as it is effective.

Three decades ago, Dr. Covington’s insights from a conference in the mountains of North Carolina captivated me, making her book an essential part of my early recovery journey. Her book, which became an invaluable companion during the early stages of my recovery, still holds a cherished spot by my bedside. Since then, I have had the honor of sharing it with hundreds of women.

A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps was transformative when it first debuted, and with this revision, its potential for impact has been magnified. For any woman on the journey of recovery, this book is not just a guide but a companion, cheering you on every step of the way. This one stands out as a beacon of light and hope in a world filled with self-help books. I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend it to anyone seeking to understand and embrace a woman-focused approach to the Twelve Steps.

Whether you are revisiting or exploring this book for the first time, it stands as both a road map and a bridge toward understanding, healing, and self-worth.

May this edition inspire and guide many in their journey to wholeness." -- Kathleen Gibson, CEO ―
Oxford House, Inc.

"In 1989, I finally surrendered to my addiction and chose recovery through a Twelve Step program that I now believe saved my life. For the first five years of my healing journey, I struggled mightily—not with the recovery journey itself but with my program’s language and literature. In 1994, I found enormous relief and inspiration when my sponsor gave me Stephanie Covington’s
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps. I can only imagine how many millions of women have finally been able to connect to their recovery through this classic—and now transgender and nonbinary individuals will be able to see themselves in recovery literature, too. Ever the visionary, Dr. Covington has yet again made women’s recovery more accessible and inclusive." -- Dawn Nickel, Cofounder, SHE RECOVERS® Foundation ― Author of She Recovers Every Day

"Over the last thirty years, I have attended training courses and utilized curricula, books, and workbooks developed by Dr. Stephanie Covington. I have enjoyed using
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps book and workbook in group and individual therapy sessions with women. Individuals are invited to start their recovery journey with the help of other women who share their experience, strength, and hope. Dr. Covington focuses on our connection with others. A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps is a great tool for anyone to practice skills to use in their recovery. This book uses language that specifically speaks to women to explore what the Steps mean for them in their recovery journey. I have had women tell me A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps was helpful for them to understand the meaning of the Twelve Steps and how to incorporate them in their own recovery. A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps is essential to women in recovery!" -- Sandy Clark, MS, LPCC, LADC, NCACII, SAP Therapist, Educator, President of Minnesota Addiction Professionals ― Author of Charlie the Therapy Dog

"I have facilitated
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps for years. I am truly excited to present this all-inclusive, 30th anniversary edition to clients. The new updates are fantastic. Thank you, Stephanie!" -- Sharon Huffman, CPRS

"
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps was a groundbreaking work in our field that reflected Dr. Stephanie Covington’s tireless advocacy to ensure that the needs of women in recovery were fully met. In this 30th anniversary edition . . . Dr. Covington has done a great deal of work to update the language and truly make the shift from gender-specific care to gender-responsive care. Human, practical, and full of knowledge on how women, in their beautiful diversity and uniqueness, can approach the Twelve Steps in a more trauma-informed manner, A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps ought to be on the reading list of anyone working with the interplay of trauma, dissociation, and addiction. Thank you, Dr. Covington, for modeling solid recovery and allowing your work to evolve with the times." -- Dr. Jamie Marich ― Author of Trauma and the 12 Steps and Dissociation Made Simple, Founder and Director, The Institute for Creative Mindfulness

"Stephanie Covington, in her revised and expanded edition of
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps, has applied more than forty-five years of personal recovery experience as well as her expertise in addiction recovery and women’s issues to her classic opus. With the Twelve Steps of AA as its backbone and rewritten to reflect issues faced by women and gender-diverse people, this book gives readers a recipe for healing and flourishing in the face of addictive disorders. In this new iteration of her 1994 classic, she not only applies the Twelve Step model to initial healing but also promotes the eventual development of an authentic self, the healing of sexual wounds, the expansion of a relationship skill base and repertoire, and a deep dive into a uniquely personal understanding of spirituality. This newly revised edition is remarkably comprehensive and, when combined with the companion workbook, is an invaluable tool for women anywhere along the recovery continuum." -- Lorie Dwinell, LCSW, Retired Clinical Social Worker ― Coauthor of After the Tears: Helping Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal Their Childhood Trauma

"Stephanie Covington’s
A Woman’s Way has been a staple for women in recovery for the past thirty years. Beautifully and wisely updated now to include gender-expansive people and a broad spectrum of addictive disorders/behaviors, the book meets a need for women in therapy, women in recovery, and for all those who love, live with, and care for them. I have seen the tremendous value of this book, especially for women’s groups working the Steps together, throughout the last three decades. It is needed now more than ever as a guide to recovery and healing for women in our current political culture. Thank you for this classic and now this contemporary update!" -- Janet Surrey, PhD, Insight Dialogue Teacher ― Author of The Buddha’s Wife: The Path of Awakening Together

"I was thrilled to find that the anniversary edition of
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps by Stephanie Covington lives up to the original edition’s excellence as a road map for women to grow on their path of recovery, as well as encompassing the evolving landscape of mental health awareness, self-care, and the enduring strength of the female spirit. Filled with thoughtful insights and the promise of resilience, it reaffirms the transformative power of bravely embracing one’s journey of recovery and self-discovery.

Stephanie Covington knows that healing is not just about overcoming addiction; it is about focusing on the underlying emotional, psychological, and societal conditions that contribute to addiction in the first place. She tackles addressing these conditions while stressing the importance of self-compassion, self-awareness, and self-care during the journey of recovery.

Remarkably inclusive and accessible to women,
A Woman’s Way addresses how women experience addiction, recovery, and everyday life, and it engages and connects with readers through careful use of stories from women of diverse backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities, races, ages, and sexual orientations. This edition’s inclusion of the voices of transgender women and nonbinary people is especially worthy of praise, as well as its careful use of language to successfully create a more inclusive and trauma-sensitive version of Covington’s timeless recovery classic.

Over the past thirty years, I have witnessed how
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps helps change the lives of women in recovery by offering a unique perspective on the Twelve Steps for people who identify as women. Certainly, this well-written anniversary edition will continue to do so as it remains relatable, compassionate, and reader friendly. I strongly encourage any woman looking to deepen her recovery, as well as anyone who works with women in recovery, to explore this invaluable tool." -- Jeanne McAlister, Founder and CEO ― McAlister Institute of Treatment and Education

"If you are a woman on a journey of recovery, this book is a companion for you. It takes the reader gently by the hand and walks her through the Steps. Throughout the pages, women from all life paths share their perspectives of the Twelve Steps, along with their strength, experience, and hope.

The stories here are deep and touching. They open the reader to becoming vulnerable. As in women’s meetings everywhere, the sharing and honesty found in these pages foster a sense of community and connection that crosses lines that tend to divide. Regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds—and whatever our experiences of gender and sexuality—the common thread of recovery . . . binds us together. This message is clearly delivered through Dr. Covington’s work.

Early in my own sobriety, I attended my first women’s recovery group. This was my introduction to
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps, and sixteen months later, still sober, I continue to get to know the book deeper and deeper with every read. This book is studied at two different women’s meetings I regularly attend. The knowledge gained about self and sobriety is invaluable. Encouraged by these words, I have undergone significant growth, inside and out, and have been privileged to witness similar, beautiful changes in other women. I often wondered how Dr. Covington’s approach might change were she to write the same book today and am now satisfied to see the original themes of diversity and inclusivity broadened to fit today’s changing landscape. Gender identity and sexual orientation are respectfully considered; new stories have been included to reflect this.

In the author’s words, this book is a “celebration of all women in recovery.” If you are a woman in recovery, at any stage,
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps is a friend to celebrate with." -- Marie P.

From the Author

All four components of A Woman's Way through The Twelve Steps (Book, Workbook, Facilitator Guide and DVD) are designed for use with women in residential and outpatient treatment programs, as well as mental health and criminal justice settings. The components can stand alone, but to achieve the best outcomes, it is recommended that all four components be used together as a comprehensive, integrated treatment program for women.  Additional information may be found at:  stephaniecovington.com/b_awomans.php

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BS02BFI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hazelden Publishing; 1st edition (June 3, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 681 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
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Dr. Stephanie S. Covington is an internationally recognized clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. She is a pioneer in the fields of addiction, trauma, and recovery. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings. Her presentations, staff-development seminars, and technical assistance focus on systems change and the development of caring, compassionate, and empowering therapeutic environments. They provide professionals an opportunity to learn new skills for dealing with personal, institutional, and societal changes and are always in demand, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Covington’s clients include the Betty Ford Treatment Center, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment in Washington, D.C., and numerous others. She has conducted seminars for behavioral health professionals, community organizations, criminal justice professionals, and recovery groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Iceland, Brazil, and New Zealand. Dr. Covington was a workshop chair for the women’s treatment improvement protocol (TIP) published by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and served on the Advisory Council for Women’s Services for SAMHSA. She was the featured consultant and therapist on the Oprah Winfrey Network docu-reality show entitled "Breaking Down the Bars". For 35 years, she also has provided training and consulting to help institutions and programs in the criminal justice system develop effective gender-responsive and trauma-informed services. These include the Federal Bureau of Prisons; the National Institute of Corrections; the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; many other state and local jurisdictions; the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; the Ministries of Justice in England, Scotland, and Switzerland; and the Correctional Service of Canada. She also is the co-author of a three-year research project, "Gender-Responsive Strategies: Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders", for the National Institute of Corrections. This publication received the University of Cincinnati Award for its outstanding contribution to the field of corrections in the U.S. and Canada. Based in La Jolla, California, Dr. Covington is co-director of the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender & Justice, which seeks to expand gender-responsive policies and practices for individuals under criminal justice supervision.

Educated at Columbia University and the Union Institute, Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology, and she is a former chair of the Women's Committee of the International Council on Alcoholism and Addiction. She is a board-certified Diplomate of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Board of Sexology and is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Psychological Association.

Among the many articles and books written by Dr. Covington are: "Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women"; "Leaving the Enchanted Forest: The Path from Relationship Addiction to Intimacy"; and "Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach". She also has published gender-responsive and trauma-informed programs that include training manuals for professionals and complementary materials for participants, including the following:

• A Woman’s Way through The Twelve Steps

• A Young Man’s Guide to Self-Mastery (co-authored with Robert Rodriguez)

• Becoming Trauma Informed: A Training Program for Correctional Professionals (U.S., Canadian, and UK versions)

• Beyond Anger & Violence: A Program for Women

• Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women

• Beyond Violence: A Prevention Program for Criminal Justice-Involved Women

• Exploring Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People (co-authored with Shane Pugh and Robert Rodriguez)

• Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People (co-authored with Eileen Russo)

• Helping Men Recover (co-authored with Dan Griffin and Rick Dauer; also with a special edition for the justice system)

• Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction (with a special edition for the criminal justice system)

• Moving from Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Responsive: A Training Program for Organizational Change (co-authored with Sandra Bloom)

• Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls (co-authored with Kimberley Covington and Madeline Covington)

For a list of Dr. Covington’s recent articles, and descriptions of her current seminars for professionals, please visit her website.

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Customers find the book provides helpful insights and encouragement for recovery from a women's perspective. They enjoy reading it and find the writing style compassionate and relatable. The book makes the steps understandable and accessible, making the journey through recovery less daunting. Customers describe it as an excellent recovery tool that is a must-use on the path to recovery. They also mention that the book arrived in mint condition for the price.

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Customers find the book provides helpful insights and guidance for women struggling with recovery. They find it straightforward and encouraging, helping put things into perspective. The book addresses the female psyche and makes doing step work relatable. It helps explore assumptions and expectations placed on women.

"...book is very supportive of our differences as women and it really lifts us up and says, just because AA says this doesn't mean that is the only way..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and a great companion to the program literature. They say it's a good revision of the original Big Book.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
    This is a great book to read if you’re at the beginning of a recovery I am serious that the gifts are actually real if you follow.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016
    Well written, thoughtful and very gentle and loving. As women, we take alot of 'stuff' (so to speak) from the world around us. We are told what to do, how to do it, smile, be pleasant, don't make waves, be 'good' (what does that even mean?). In AA this is particularly true, to the detriment of many women's recovery unfortunately.

    AA is often filled with middle-aged white men (ok, sorry if you are one!!), and so if you are female or black or gay or whatever, it can be a challenge. This lovely little book is very supportive of our differences as women and it really lifts us up and says, just because AA says this doesn't mean that is the only way to look at the issue. The august Big Book is just a template, it is not the tablets brought down by Moses. We are stronger as a group because of our differences, not in spite of them. Accepting different perspectives would be a good thing for AA, and maybe one day it will be more open-minded. I have meet many women who cannot stay sober because they try and follow AA as it is and they don't listen to their own instincts and "mother wit," so to speak. We women have wisdom, and we are all better served when we allow that to be part of the process. This book is a start.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
    Covington is a thoughtful and compassionate guide in getting and staying sober. Thoughtful update.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2011
    This book is great because it is full of the richness of other recovery literature, yet completely approachable for recovery and learning the lessons of growing ones self up in a loving, nurturing, but no bones kinda way, a woman's way!
    I bought this book, a month ago when I was stuck on the 5th & 6th steps. I'm still stuck. However the simple and direct way that this author approaches recovery from a woman's perspective is refreshing, and helped me get through the first parts of two seemingly simple, yet very important steps, and has given me much to meditate and pray on to further and deepen my understanding.A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps
    I love the traditional books, the Big Book, the 12 Steps, both are very important. I was surprised how the slight change in perspective on reviewing those steps through A Woman's Way, used the same essential language as those two, but added a dimension of the feminine that had previously been NOT so clear to me. I'm grateful to this author for her perspective, and grateful that another woman let me borrow her copy to examine, it sealed the deal. I bought my own w/in a week from Amazon, and have shared it with many other women since. We may even start an impromptu meeting just to look at this book.

    Thanks, as we say for letting me share.

    Best,
    Deirdre
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    She studies the 12 steps and loves the book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
    The anniversary edition makes the Twelve Steps even more accessible. Stephanie Covington offers a gentler―and simply, a different―way through the steps that I've recommended to men as well as women. Stories throughout the book illustrate an approach that works for people in recovery from a multitude of addictions and disorders.

    In the examples, we read how women improve their communication and relationship skills in such specific, varied situations that we can imagine ourselves saying the words. And that allows us to see all that is possible in this thorny road to recovery. With Stephanie's guidance, as she says, we become whole, integrated women.

    Amy Newman, Retired Faculty, Management Communication, Cornell University, and author of Recovery at Work: Using Twelve Step Principles for Professional Success
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
    30 years in recovery! My sponsor and I are doing this together ❤️ it's really great for women's issues..always like trying a new twist to work steps, it's an easy read, clear, there's also a workbook..I only got book..a must have, also a great " recovery anniversary gift!"
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  • Michele Jullings’s
    5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2024
    This is a must for women working the Twelve Steps. Most illuminating
  • C. Havighorst
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not only for women
    Reviewed in Germany on June 25, 2023
    Have read 3 chapters so far and I love it
  • Micheline Villeneuve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2020
    Helps women see and work the steps from a feminine point of view. Really enjoyed this book. Helped me understand better
  • Jacqui M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in Australia on November 12, 2019
    As expected. Still working through the steps. This makes it so easy. Appreciate the Authors wisdom
  • jacquiline lindsay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
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