Women for Sobriety alcoholism self-help treatment. It’s a popular option. And it’s both free and effective.

Women for Sobriety is a non-profit group. It helps women overcome addictions. The problem can be alcohol or other substances. It’s the only national self-help program for women only. It deals with the special needs of women in recovery. These include the need to feel self-value. To feel self-worth. And  not to have feelings of guilt or shame.

Women for Sobriety Alcoholism Self-Help

Women for Sobriety’s New Life Program uses 13 statements that support emotional growth. To practice the program, members get up 15 minutes earlier than usual to review the thirteen affirmations. They then select one to use consciously throughout the day. In the evening, they review their use of the affirmation and its effects. Both on themselves and their actions that day.

Affirmations

• • I have a life-threatening problem that once had me. Now I take charge of my life and my disease. I accept the responsibility.
  • Negative thoughts destroy only myself. My first conscious sober act must be to remove negativity from my life.
  • Happiness is a habit I will develop. I create happiness rather than waiting for it.
  • Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to. I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.
  • Life can be ordinary or it can be great. Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.
  • I am what I think. I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman.
  • Love can change the course of my world. Caring becomes all important.
  • The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth. Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.
  • The past is gone forever. No longer will I be victimized by the past. I am a new person.
  • All love given returns. I will learn to know that others love me.
  • Enthusiasm is my daily exercise. I treasure all moments of my new life.
  • I am a competent woman and have much to give life. This is what I am and I shall know it always.
  • I am responsible for myself and for my actions. I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.

Teachings

Women for Sobriety alcoholism self-help teaches self-enhancing and sober behaviors. It rejects using fear, requiring submission, and imposing peer criticism.

WFS Certified Moderators lead the meetings. They occur at least once a week and are not longer than one and one-half hours. The moderator opens meetings and reads the Thirteen Statements and Mission Statement. Each woman then introduces herself by saying “My name is _______ and I am a competent woman. This week I ______” (and says something positive). Discussion follows, based on the Moderator’s Manual.

Meetings end with women joining hands and making an affirmation. “We are capable and competent, caring and compassionate, always willing to help another, bonded together in overcoming our addictions.”

Members also subscribe to Sobering Thoughts. It’s the Women for Sobriety free newsletter that’s emailed. They can also enjoy the benefits of the chat room group meetings and message boards.

WFS’s alcoholism self-help might work for you. Or for a loved one. Learn much more about Women for Sobriety alcoholism self-help at Women for Sobriety. The site gives more info about the meetings. That includes specifics about the nearest ones.