Windhaven Publishing & Recovery
with their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ." (Alma 37:33)
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK AS A STUDY GUIDE
In the years since its introduction, this book has been used to aid people in recovering from
a myriad of problems—addictions, compulsive behaviors, trauma in childhood and adulthood,
as well as coming to a sense of peace and reconciliation with what can’t be changed. The
material has been implemented in three ways:
First: As a valuable course of study for individuals who have read it and worked through
the scriptural exercises in the privacy of their own homes.
Second: As a study guide for use in a workshop or class setting. Usually the course of study
takes thirteen weeks, with a two hour class held at a regular time each week, facilitated by a
professional or priesthood leader.
Third: As foundational study materials for LDS-oriented Twelve Step recovery groups. (HDDM was used by the LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) for the first 10 years of the program.
Please note the following clarification for using the scripture study references:
In many books that encourage reader involvement to internalize the concepts discussed,
the suggested activities found at the end of each chapter summarize and reinforce the previous
chapter’s contents. In this workbook, however, the study questions found at the end of each
chapter prepare you for the discussion of the principle to be covered in the next chapter.
For example, on pp. 9–12, you will find seven suggested scripture references with thought
provoking questions and comments which are intended to establish a scriptural foundation for
the chapter that begins on page 13. Although it may be tempting, please do not pass over these
exercises. If you must, read the book straight through and then come back to do the scripture
study and journal writing these exercises suggest. If you do this, you will find your journals
can be far more than you ever dreamed possible. In fact, like the writings of Lehi, Nephi,
Mormon and Moroni, they can become “Another Testament of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
In addition to the supplemental reading included in the appendix of this book, there are
other articles suggested for reading from their original sources. They are:
- “Born of God,” by President Ezra Taft Benson (Ensign, July 1989)
- “Beauty for Ashes, the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” by Bruce C. Hafen (Ensign, April 1990)
- “A Practical Approach to the Atonement: Believing in Christ,” by Stephen E. Robinson (BYU Today, November 1990)
- “Beware of Pride,” by President Ezra Taft Benson (Ensign, May 1989)