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PRONUNCIATION OF TWELVE-STEP

twelve-step play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TWELVE-STEP

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conjunction
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Twelve-Step is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TWELVE-STEP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Twelve-step program

A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs. As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following: ▪ admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion; ▪ recognizing a higher power that can give strength; ▪ examining past errors with the help of a sponsor; ▪ making amends for these errors; ▪ learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior; ▪ helping others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.

Definition of twelve-step in the English dictionary

The definition of twelve-step in the dictionary is of or relating to a method of treatment for addiction which consists of twelve stages and stresses the need for patients to acknowledge their problem and to take personal responsibility for it.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TWELVE-STEP

twelfth man
twelfth men
Twelfth Night
Twelfth-Day
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Twelfth-Night
twelfthly
Twelfthtide
twelve
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twelve pitch
Twelve Tables
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twelvemonth

WORDS THAT END LIKE TWELVE-STEP

corbie-step
doorstep
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half-step
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lockstep
naughty step
one-step
out of step
quickstep
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single-step
stair-step
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step by step
step-by-step
two-step

Synonyms and antonyms of twelve-step in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «twelve-step» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TWELVE-STEP

Find out the translation of twelve-step to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of twelve-step from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «twelve-step» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

12步
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doce pasos
570 millions of speakers

English

twelve-step
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बारह कदम
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

اثنتي عشرة خطوة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

двенадцать шагов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doze passos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বারো-পদক্ষেপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

douze étapes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dua belas langkah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zwölf-Schritte-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

12ステップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

열두 단계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rolas langkah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mười hai bước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பன்னிரண்டு படி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बारा-चरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

On iki adımlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dodici - passo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dwunastu krok
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дванадцять кроків
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

douăsprezece pas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δώδεκα - βήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

twaalf - stap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tolv - steg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tolv-trinns
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of twelve-step

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TWELVE-STEP»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TWELVE-STEP»

Discover the use of twelve-step in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to twelve-step and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Twelve Step Sponsorship: How It Works
Designed as a "how-to" program for sponsors, Twelve Step Sponsorship offers: reading assignments common questions that sponsors face procedural suggestions for leading a newcomer through the Twelve Steps general guidelines for becoming an ...
Hamilton B., 2013
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Twelve Step Christianity: The Christian Roots & Application ...
Selby brings his knowledge to bear in Twelve Step Christianity, which teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ.
Saul Selby, 2013
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The Twelve Step Facilitation Handbook: A Systematic Approach ...
The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook documents the efficacy of Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) as proven in Project MATCH, a nationwide study that found TSF as effective as motivational enhancement and cognitive-behavioral treatment.
Joseph Nowinski, Stuart Baker, 2013
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Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery
Get a biblical perspective on recovery with this unique New Testament that integrates the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with the Scripture that inspired them.
Robert Hemfelt, Richard Fowler, 2010
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A Good First Step: A First Step Workbook for Twelve Step ...
Using a structured format, this helpful booklet allows us to take this important "make or break" recovery step.
Richard A. Hamel, 1994
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The Essence of Twelve Step Recovery: Take It to Heart
He helps the reader understand that 'the heart of what makes us human/spiritual beings is our search for integrity, purpose and meaning.' This book is a gift to all who are in search of the meaning of life.
Damian McElrath, 2013
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Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations: An ...
Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations: An Integration of Twelve-Step and Psychodynamic Theory, Third Edition is the newly revised edition of the classic text, that brings together practical applications of 12-step programs and ...
Phillip J Flores, 2013
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The Twelve-Step Facilitation Outpatient Program: Facilitator ...
"The Project MATCH twelve step treatment protocol"--Cover.
Joseph Nowinski, 2006
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Understanding Twelve-Step Programs: A Quick Reference Guide
This book may also be useful if you have been told that you could benefit from a twelve-step program, but have yet to get involved in a group, or if you are still new to twelve-step programs.
Bruce Brown, 2009
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Codependent Forevermore: The Invention of Self in a Twelve ...
An insider's view of codependency and the group therapy established to deal with it uses extensive interview with members of Codependents Anonymous to show how group members derive an alternative sense of self from the group.
Leslie Irvine, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TWELVE-STEP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term twelve-step is used in the context of the following news items.
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UUs 'restored to sanity'
UU World recently spoke to Ken, one of the co-editors of Restored to Sanity , a collection of essays by Unitarian Universalists in Twelve-Step programs. «uuworld.org, Apr 15»
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A twelve-step process to the TransLink vote
Please follow the instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in your ballot not being counted. Inside your package you will find six envelopes, a Ziploc bag, ... «The Globe and Mail, Mar 15»
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What I've Finally Concluded About 12-Step Programs After 25 Years …
Twelve-step programs can do much good as a self-help group for people who find the approach comforting and supportive. But they are not professional ... «Pacific Standard, Sep 14»
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Dr. Drew Talks About Addiction, Childhood Trauma and Why He …
The Twelve-Step program is under attack right now -- if you have a bad-enough addiction that you need to see someone like me, and I don't know how bad your ... «Westword, Sep 14»
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How Scientists Came to Recognize the Benefits of Alcoholics …
The average person, understandably, doesn't realize how careful scientific research has virtually wiped out skepticism of AA and twelve-step facilitation ... «The Reality-Based Community, Jun 14»
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The Surprising Failures of 12 Steps
Twelve-step facilitation is now applied to over 300 addictions and psychological disorders, including overeating and workaholism. Although AA does not keep ... «The Atlantic, Mar 14»
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What Philip Seymour Hoffman's Sponsor Could Have Done for Him
Notably included was a quote from a member of the Twelve-Step program Narcotics Anonymous (NA) regarding what the actor said at a December meeting. «TIME, Feb 14»
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Student Translating Twelve-Step Materials for Recovering …
She's been clean for more than two years. Her experience has shown her how important a twelve-step program is for people who want to turn their lives around. «Tennessee Today, Jan 14»
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Twelve Steps to Danger: How Alcoholics Anonymous Can Be a …
Twelve-step adherents accept the notion of alcohol dependency as a disease that can be remedied by abstinence and attending meetings with others who are ... «ProPublica, Jun 13»
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Twelve-step Suite (Remix) "The 13th (Crooked) Step" - Dream Theater
All songs copyright Dream Theater and/or the following: Roadrunner, Warner Bros., Atlantic, Elektra, EastWest, Atco, Mechanic and any other associated acts, ... «YouTube, Jan 13»

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