Recovery for the Christian Family: Surviving Alcoholism - Paperback

by Chaplain Farris and Ruth Robertson (Author)

A book for families that have a family member who is an alcoholic or addict. There are already plenty of books and ministries focusing on the people with addictions; this book focuses on saving the family.What you don't know about Alcoholismcan destroy your family. Fifty percent of all familiesare impacted by alcoholism.There are half a million childrenaddicted to alcohol.Authors Chaplain Farris and Ruth Robertson, with over 50 years of sobriety and serenity between them, have been working with families and their alcoholic loved ones for over twenty years. As thefounders of Recovery Chapel and Recovery Literature, they are committed to bringing God's help to families who suffer. This book, among other things, details: Intervention - What kind, how and when. The Dos and Don'ts of living with alcoholism. Why do our loved ones love to get high? Creating an environment that supports sobriety. Find the right kind of help at the right time. Treatment? Church? AA? What's the Answer?Fully indexed, 168 pages, 35 illustrations, 55,000 wordsTable of Contents: A Personal Note from Farris and RuthWelcome to RecoveryThe Family PhotoThe Cycle of AddictionThe Alcoholic FamilyHow Far Have We FallenThe Need to Feel ConnectedHow to ReconnectRecovery ModelsWhat Causes Alcoholism?Evil is RealSpiritual EncouragementFaith and WorksAlcoholic InterventionsRelapse Prevention and ResponseSpiritual Tools for Your ToolkitRemindersYour Next Steps

Author Biography

Husband and wife team Chaplain Farris and Ruth Robertson write as one voice to bring hope to hurting Christian families. Founders of the nonprofit Recovery Chapel, a ministry for the long-term recovery of substance use disorders, and Recovery Literature, the Robertsons provide bible-based materials to help individuals reconnect with their chosen family, with God, and with the people of the world. Biblical comprehension forms the basis of a healthy relationship with God and creation, including others. With over 50 years of sobriety and serenity between them, the Robertsons bring the biblical perspective to suffering families and the sober perspective to Christian families. Their books include "Recovery for the Christian Family: Surviving Alcoholism" and "Executive Summary of the Bible." The Robertsons have raised two sons and attend Twelve-Step meetings and a Southern Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri.