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.)

1. Attending and sharing at meetings
2. Calling a Meeting of Two
3. Calling a Moratorium or “Time-Out”
4. Conflict resolution contracts and written agreements (see Appendix, 349–353)
5. Developing a support system within and outside of RCA
6. “I” statements
7. Listening and communicating
8. Reading and working the Steps
9. Reading recovery literature
10. Service
11. Sponsorship

Using The Safety Guidelines (see p. 55)