EL PASO, Texas, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Anyone who has fallen into the abyss of addiction knows that the climb out may seem an impossible feat filled with slippery slopes and crushing obstacles. For those who dare to seek a way out, Carol Ann Preston offers a guiding light in Remembering Who We Are: a workbook: a practical guide to a restored life based on an adaptation of AA's 12 steps (now available through AuthorHouse).
Drawing from the simple, spiritual wisdom of Alcohol Anonymous' 12 step program, Remembering Who We Are is a process toward creating an environment of healing and restoration. Preston blends her experience with suggestions from countless others who have used these tools, and the result is a safe, stable journey to recovery with compassionate encouragement along the way.
The workbook offers a manageable and practical guide for anyone affected by addictions. It also opens the door to a more disciplined, spiritual life and allows readers to rediscover forgotten dreams and their true purpose for living. "You will find the loving power and presence of God: a lasting and intimate relationship upon which you can rely," Preston writes. At the beginning of each chapter, she shares personal experiences and fictional stories to connect with a myriad of situations addicts face. She then introduces creative tools, including mind mapping, visioning and letter writing. The last chapter illustrates how to use the book in a small group setting.
Preston knows that the desire to recover is only the beginning and that some people, even those who have overcome addictions, feel lost and succumb to the temptation of new vices or dysfunctional behavior. In her book, she details the necessary actions one must take for spiritual growth and lifelong recovery.
An essential workbook for those ready to restore the health of mind, body and soul, Remembering Who We Are also offers a source of spiritual strength for family and loved ones of addicts.
Preston has more than 25 years of experience in developing and teaching award winning programs for adolescents and adults. Her past experience with the death of loved ones, as well as her work as a doula, or professional coach for pregnant women and women in labor, led her to recognize her gift as "midwife to the soul." Over the past 15 years, she has supported numerous families as they faced the process of dying and grieving. She is an active volunteer, a licensed massage therapist in her home state of Texas and a reiki instructor. A writer, teacher and spiritual facilitator, Preston recently realized her longtime goals of serving as an "Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister" and as a resident hospital chaplain in west Texas. Remembering Who We Are is her first book. For more information, visit www.carolpreston.com.
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