Harry Tiebout AA's First Shrink: Ego Factors in Surrender Pt.1
Father Bill W.
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Understanding Ego in Recovery
The chapter examines the concept of ego in alcoholics, highlighting the importance of humbling the ego for recovery. It discusses the various interpretations of ego, contrasting popular understanding with the psychological definition to clarify its significance in 12-step programs. The chapter explores the role of a right-sized ego in sobriety and delves into Freudian concepts of the id, ego, and super ego to explain their influence on behavior.
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