Everyday Addiction: Healing Habits

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Kevin Griffin is the author of the classic One Breath at a Time and A Burning Desire on the Buddhist approach to recovery.

Whereas most Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-Step (codependence, sex addiction, marijuana abuse, love addiction, narcotics, rage, etc.) work revolves around the notion of a God who take on one's burdens, how might recovery be approached by nontheists?

Lilou Mace interviews Kevin Griffin, an innovator in the field of
addiction treatment. The insight and intimacy of his teaching
have made him a leader in the mindful recovery movement.

It can be done, and quite well. Anything useful can be one's "higher power." In this daylong workshop Griffin will look at the issues that trouble us in our daily lives, both internal and external. Together participants will explore self-judgment and painful emotional habits and work with letting go of the habitual behaviors that undermine our happiness and serenity.

Using themes like honesty, intention, and acceptance, we will come to understand the roots of our distress and develop tools to overcome and heal these persistent problems.

The day's teaching will include mindfulness meditation techniques and Buddhist/12-Step parallels. This day is open to ALL those who are interested. You need not be in a 12 Step program nor have a background in Buddhist meditation. The day will include introductory meditation instructions. Beginners are welcome.

• One Day Retreat with Kevin Griffin
• Saturday, April 7, 2012, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
• Cost: $50 plus plus dana to the teacher.
• (No one is turned away for lack of funds).
  
• Please pack a brown bag lunch. (Parking)
• Against the Stream, 4300 Melrose Ave., LA 90029
• REGISTER

Kevin Griffin is the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps and Burning Desire: Dharma, God, and the Path of Recovery. A longtime Buddhist practitioner and 12 Step participant, he is a leader in the mindful recovery movement and one of the founders of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Kevin teaches internationally in Buddhist centers, treatment centers, professional conferences, and academic settings.