We find these recovery tools useful for restoring and sustaining the commitment, intimacy, and joy in our coupleships. (See Chapter IV, pp. 106–112 for a more detailed explanation of the Tools.)
- Attending and sharing at meetings
- Calling a Meeting of Two
- Calling a Moratorium or “Time-Out”
- Conflict resolution contracts and written agreements (see Appendix, 349–353)
- Developing a support system within and outside of RCA
- “I” statements
- Listening and communicating
- Reading and working the Steps
- Reading recovery literature
- Service
- Sponsorship
Using The Safety Guidelines (see p. 55)