Harry Tiebout

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first shrink, and explores ego factors in surrender. They delve into the psychology of addiction, ego dynamics in sobriety, and recognizing infantile traits in adults for personal growth. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner work in the recovery journey.

Father Bill W. discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, the first psychiatrist to understand AA's success. They delve into Tiebout's 1949 article on surrender in therapy, explore psychiatric case studies, stages of change in recovery, and the power of surrender in overcoming addiction struggles.

Father Bill W. discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, the first psychiatrist to understand why AA worked. Tiebout treated Bill Wilson and emphasized the importance of anonymity as an ego reducer. The podcast explores surrender, ego reduction, spirituality, and discipline in recovery.

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first shrink, and his views on surrender vs compliance. They explore the importance of surrender in recovery, honest reflection in sobriety, spiritual growth, and the transformative nature of surrender. Delving into the nuances of compliance versus genuine surrender for personal growth.

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first psychiatrist, highlighting ego factors in surrender. They explore emotional immaturity, escapism through substances, battle of ego, embracing AA for growth, and spiritual development through surrender and recovery.