THERAPIST VS. SPONSOR

Your Therapist Your Sponsor

Your therapist thinks your root problem is your lack of self-esteem, negative self-image, and your poor self- concept.
Your sponsor isn't all that interested in the reasons you drank. He/She thinks your problem is alcoholism.

Your therapist wants you to pamper your 'inner child.'
Your sponsor thinks it ought to be spanked.

Your therapist thinks your parents and others are to blame.
Your sponsor thinks your inventory should be about you, not your parents.

Your therapist thinks you should confront your parents and others.
Your sponsor tells you to make amends to them.

Your therapist wants you to find 'closure.'
The only time your sponsor uses the word 'closure' is before the word 'mouth.'

Your therapist thinks you should put up 'boundaries.'
Your sponsor thinks 'boundaries' are things you need to take down.

Your therapist wants you to love yourself first.
Your sponsor wants you to love others first.

Your therapist prescribes care-taking and medication.
Your sponsor prescribes prayer making and meditation.

Your therapist wants you to learn 'anger management skills.'
Your sponsor thinks 'anger management skills' are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Now that you haven't had a drink in six months, your therapist thinks you should make a list of your goals and objectives for the next five years, starting with finishing up that college degree.

Your sponsor thinks you should start today by cleaning the coffee pots, helping him carry a heavy box of literature to the jail, and making your bed.

Your sponsor won't lose his license to practice if he talks about God.