The Twelve Traditions Of Into Action
Tradition One:
Client safety and recovery is primary. Their welfare depends on our team unity.
Tradition Two:
For our center’s purpose, there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God (Higher Power) as he/she/it may express himself/herself/itself in our hearts and souls. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.
Tradition Three:
Our basic requirement is the commitment to our clients’ recovery. Becoming free and happy is an ultimate goal.
Tradition Four:
Each team member must be understanding and be emphatic to the fact that we are dealing with a population that is in the midst of the struggle.
Tradition Five:
Our team has but one purpose – to assure our clients recover from a hopeless state of mind and body.
Tradition Six:
Our team ought never to allow personal issues, interests of egos to deter a therapeutic relationship, let problems of money, personal needs and prestige divert us from our therapeutic goals.
Tradition Seven:
All of our clients should work on becoming completely autonomous from their therapist and sponsor. The only dependence accepted is your higher power.
Tradition Eight:
Staff to client relationships should always remain forever professional, always remembering we are not friends and/or sponsors. That includes but is not limited to personal phone numbers and social media.
Tradition Nine:
Staff to client relationships ought never to be coming from the position of power or control, but rather from fierce compassion and care.
Tradition Ten:
Our team is to understand that we are not Gods and are here to provide therapy, guidance and care to the best of our ability. Clients are to find their own truth.
Tradition Eleven:
Team members are never to take credit for any clients’ success and/or failure. The gift of life is to be cherished and acknowledged at all times. It is a miracle in itself.
Tradition Twelve:
Humbleness is the spiritual foundation, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. The cohesiveness of our team is paramount.