Why use 12 Steps? Isn't this just rehashed AA?

[soloadmin]

• Although it does include a 12-step element, SoberLogic differs from AA/NA and all related programs in several important ways:
• The steps themselves have been revised, updated, and expanded to be more accessible, inclusive, and relevant to the modern recovery community.
  
• There is no formal element of sponsorship, although peers can form voluntary mentoring relationships if they so choose.
  
• Tools, strategies, and treatment options are included which are entirely absent in traditional 12-step programs.
  
• Spirituality is seen as a supplemental aspect of the program, rather than a non-negotiable foundation.
  
• The program is specifically trauma-informed and avoids alleged "cult-like" practices of shaming, shunning, love-bombing, and so forth.
  
• It can be used alongside other programs of the participant's choice, and we welcome such usage.
  
• Meetings will be less structured and more focused on free-flowing peer exchange than traditional 12-step meetings, with less reliance on scripted "readings" and less discouragement of "cross-talk" (while remaining focused on respecting and honoring others' boundaries).
  
• There is no Christian (or any other religious) foundation, either historically or currently.
  
• There is no "literature" (other than this forum and our other pages), no particular book or portion of the program is of any exalted significance (no Big Book - we have enough of those already).
  
• Sober time does not necessarily reset in the event of minor stumbles and slips.
  
• No counterproductive self-labeling such as "alcoholic" or "addict" is used. Instead, we say something like "I am a grateful person in recovery," or simply say our first names and nothing more. 
  
• There are no group prayers or rituals.
  
• All addictions are included. Where terminology such as "substance use" is employed, participants can simply substitute their own addictive behavior(s) of choice.
  
• Medication-assisted therapy, use of appropriate psychiatric meds, and other reasonable medical accomodations are not discouraged.
  
• Although we do celebrate sobriety anniversaries, sober time is not necessarily equated to understanding of the program.