While most recovery programs focus specifically on substance addiction, Celebrate Recovery takes a broader approach — addressing what the program calls “hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” This makes CR one of…

Walking into a Celebrate Recovery meeting for the first time can feel different from other recovery settings. Here’s a detailed guide to what you’ll experience. The Typical Evening Most CR…

The Eight Recovery Principles are the foundation of Celebrate Recovery’s healing process. Based on the Beatitudes taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12), these principles guide…

Both Celebrate Recovery (CR) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) use a 12-step framework for recovery, but they take notably different approaches. Understanding these differences can help you choose the program that…

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Founded in 1991 by Pastor John Baker at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California,…

Living with someone who has an alcohol or drug problem takes a profound toll on the entire family. Al-Anon provides a path to healing that doesn’t depend on whether the…

Al-Anon and AA are companion programs that serve different but related needs. Understanding the difference helps ensure everyone in the family gets the right support. AA Is for the Person…

One of the most powerful concepts in the Al-Anon program is the Three C’s: You didn’t Cause it, you can’t Cure it, and you can’t Control it. For families drowning…

If someone you love struggles with alcoholism or addiction, attending an Al-Anon meeting can be a turning point in your own healing. Here’s what you need to know before walking…

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support and hope for the families and friends of people struggling with alcoholism and addiction. Founded in 1951 by Lois Wilson (wife of AA co-founder Bill…