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Anyone who seriously undertakes a recovery program must be well prepared before beginning. Listed here are steps that should be taken before the journey begins. As in a journey by automobile to another destination, you must make sure that everything is in working order and in good repair. A map, compass, and other navigational tools are also necessary.

Identify at least five people that will be willing to "be on call" at any time of the night or day, to lend you support and encouragement in the event that you become overwhelmed with a negatively charged feeling or event memory.
Identify a professional psychotherapist, counselor or pastor who is trained to assist those individuals who are experiencing disturbing or unfamiliar feelings, or who can help during difficult times to break through tough barriers that prevent recovery.
Develop a set time of the day and week to work on the workbook exercises if you are using the "My Precious Child" Workbook series. Plan around the most important appointments of the week, but be sure to keep the "appointments with yourself" as regularly as possible. The mind works more efficiently when on a well-developed schedule.
Identify your most creative escape routes (activities) and prepare yourself with the supplies that accompany those expressions. If you find that you are depressed, anxious, angry, enraged, hostile, suicidal or homicidal, and you can't find significant relief from the feeling(s) through talking with one of your support persons, use the creative expression that you have chosen as a way of processing the disturbing emotion. Creativity is one of the most powerful ways to express an emotion of any type. Journal writing, drawing, singing, dancing, playing or listening to music are just some of the ways of finding relief through the expressive arts. Don't stop until you feel better. It may take several hours or even several days, but you will begin to experience a sense of peace and well being.
Join a support group. You can find groups in every city and town, and in every country. Start with a church or a community organization, and branch out to other supportive activities.

Keep a list of the names and phone numbers of people, organizations, support groups, professionals, Hot Lines, churches, and hospitals, and put them where you can always find them. In fact, keep several copies: at the office, in the bathroom, in the bedroom, and BY THE PHONE. Then use them if you need them!

		Anyone who seriously undertakes a recovery program must be well prepared before beginning. Listed here are steps that should be taken before the journey begins. As in a journey by automobile to another destination, you must make sure that everything is in working order and in good repair. A map, compass, and other navigational tools are also necessary. Identify at least five people that will be willing to "be on call" at any time of the night or day, to lend you support and encouragement in the event that you become overwhelmed with a negatively charged feeling or event memory. Identify a professional psychotherapist, counselor or pastor who is trained to assist those individuals who are experiencing disturbing or unfamiliar feelings, or who can help during difficult times to break through tough barriers that prevent recovery. Develop a set time of the day and week to work on the workbook exercises if you are using the "My Precious Child" Workbook series. Plan around the most important appointments of the week, but be sure to keep the "appointments with yourself" as regularly as possible. The mind works more efficiently when on a well-developed schedule. Identify your most creative escape routes (activities) and prepare yourself with the supplies that accompany those expressions. If you find that you are depressed, anxious, angry, enraged, hostile, suicidal or homicidal, and you can't find significant relief from the feeling(s) through talking with one of your support persons, use the creative expression that you have chosen as a way of processing the disturbing emotion. Creativity is one of the most powerful ways to express an emotion of any type. Journal writing, drawing, singing, dancing, playing or listening to music are just some of the ways of finding relief through the expressive arts. Don't stop until you feel better. It may take several hours or even several days, but you will begin to experience a sense of peace and well being. Join a support group. You can find groups in every city and town, and in every country. Start with a church or a community organization, and branch out to other supportive activities. Keep a list of the names and phone numbers of people, organizations, support groups, professionals, Hot Lines, churches, and hospitals, and put them where you can always find them. In fact, keep several copies: at the office, in the bathroom, in the bedroom, and BY THE PHONE. Then use them if you need them!

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