Why This Book?

Trauma and the 12 Steps: The Workbook is a compassionate, inclusive guide for those in recovery who want to explore the deeper roots of their addiction through a trauma-informed lens. As a follow-up to her book Trauma and the 12 Steps, Dr. Jamie Marich expands the conversation with reflective exercises, creative prompts, and grounding tools — helping readers engage with each step at their own pace, with their nervous system in mind. It’s a powerful invitation to reimagine recovery as a healing journey rooted in dignity, not dogma.

Who It’s For

• Survivors navigating addiction recovery who want a trauma-informed approach to the 12 Steps
• Readers who feel alienated by traditional recovery spaces and want to adapt the Steps to their healing path
• Therapists, sponsors, or facilitators supporting trauma survivors in 12-Step recovery

Big Takeaways

• Traditional recovery models can feel retraumatizing — but with the right support, they can be transformed into a healing pathway.
• Each of the 12 Steps can be revisited through the lens of safety, agency, and compassion.
• Healing from trauma and recovering from addiction are not separate journeys — they are often the same path, walked with care.

How It Can Help

This workbook helps survivors gently approach the 12 Steps without fear of shame, rigidity, or re-traumatization. Through mindfulness, expressive journaling, and body-awareness prompts, it invites reflection that is both structured and supportive. Whether used in a group or privately, Trauma and the 12 Steps: The Workbook is a safe space to reclaim recovery on your own terms.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• Written with inclusivity in mind — gender-neutral, LGBTQ+ affirming, and non-dogmatic.
• Includes references to addiction, trauma, grief, and emotional processing.
• Works best alongside either the original book or participation in some form of recovery process.