I believe the process of exploring and healing my relationship with my spirituality is what led to the creation of the BALM. The inner work
If you have ever gotten tired of hearing people say it is important to get support on the recovery journey, this one is for you!
“You’d better start setting boundaries on that kid!” Anyone ever say that to you? If they have, you are not alone. And yet, you don’t
When families find out they are always contributing to either recovery or addiction, everything changes.
I noticed that the first time I taught the BALM 12 Principles Course. I was explaining the idea of contribution, which is an overarching theme in the BALM program.
Know someone looking for an excellent Life Coach Training Program without the 2 year commitment to training? The BALM Training Institute now has a solution
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the statistics are horrific, wreaking havoc on families. Here are just a few facts from the National Survey on
The Great Misunderstanding That is Hurting Families and Individuals Who are Struggling When I entered a family support group 39 years ago, I was
Dear BALM Friends and Family, How has your perspective shifted since our last blog? If you are like most of us, exposure to the Loving
Dear BALM Friends and Family, If you’ve heard of the BALM, you have probably heard or read us say that the 7 Steps to Be
When families find out they are always contributing to either recovery or addiction, everything changes.
I noticed that the first time I taught the BALM 12 Principles Course. I was explaining the idea of contribution, which is an overarching theme in the BALM program.
When families find out they are always contributing to either recovery or addiction, everything changes.
I noticed that the first time I taught the BALM 12 Principles Course. I was explaining the idea of contribution, which is an overarching theme in the BALM program.
According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development and the NY Times Happiness Challenge, building strong relationships with individuals and communities can increase your happiness and health.
“According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), in 2021, 46.3 million people 12 or older (or 16.5 percent of the population) met the applicable Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for having an SUD in the past year. “ (https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20230126)
This news is not new to the families of those 46.3 million, most of whom are attempting to figure out how to help or how to get away.
When asked what is the most important thing they have gained from their participation in the BALM, participants will often say inner peace and the ability to communicate honestly without defense or offense.
The idea of sharing facts with a struggling person through the eyes and heart of peace is the BALM way. This doesn’t mean that every step is peaceful. Life has its ups and downs. But when it comes down to it, when you walk the peaceful path, peace is always there to return to, and more often than not, peace is the path of a BALMer.
Michael’s perspective on another good reason to attend the 7 Steps Retreat!
The online 7 Steps Retreat from February 17-20 will have a rare treat – seeing Beverly Buncher, the creator of The 7 Steps and founder of The BALM Method of Family Recovery, teaching the 7 Steps, facilitating guided meditations, and coaching volunteer participants.
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