Allen Berger

02/08/2026

Today I facilitated a 3 hour workshop on Emotional Sobriety and Acceptance. This is a new workshop I have been developing and from what I experienced it went very well, and helped a lot of people in recovery understand acceptance better and most important to identify and address their resistance to accepting an issue in their life or something about them. Working with our resistance creates an important pathway to a deep acceptnce. We can think of acceptance as an experince we have when we stand still in the face of reality or a powerful truth. Acceptance is a pre-requisite for change. Dr. Branden describes the first level of self acceptance as an utter refusal to have an adverserial relationship wiht ourselves. So important and so hard to do when we have rejected and disowned so many parts of ourselves.

01/26/2026

Check out my new website and let me know what you think?

Explore emotional sobriety - the practice of meeting life with clarity, curiosity, resilience, and wisdom. With more than five decades of experience, Dr. Allen Berger is a leading voice in emotional sobriety and recovery, helping thousands find healing and move toward authentic living.

11/05/2025

Give yourself the gift of emotional sobriety this holiday season with this incredible workshop!

The holidays are right around the corner, and with them come unique challenges and difficult feelings. Emotional sobriety holds the key to new experiences, and I would like to offer you the skills needed to embrace the holiday season. Join me at my upcoming Emotional Sobriety and the Holidays workshop on November 15th and gain a new perspective on the holiday season.

Go from surviving the holidays to thriving – sign up for the workshop today!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emotional-sobriety-and-the-holidays-tickets-1748546823619?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwVERDUAN4mmlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJhfahL01b6-QIRNv9lsViyGU6NGIfnMNoUC0nAoyln1RE7RS6LaNR3UYphk_aem_BFmYm5Wu1ulp_9Ze9J_zSA

09/30/2025

Accepting reality is often a difficult task to face, but it is one of the most important things we can do when it comes to recovery and emotional sobriety.

I invite you all to explore this topic with me at my upcoming workshop on October 25th, where we'll discuss our internal barriers as well as how we can overcome them to begin the process of acceptance. Space is limited for in-person attendees, so make sure you sign up while spots are still available!

You can purchase in-person and virtual tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/4th-dimension-publishing-103274116561

4th Dimension Publishing was formed in 2021 with the purpose of delivering compelling recovery content and promoting Emotional Sobriety to a broad audience. 4th Dimension Publishing successfully launched Allen's 6th book in 2021,12 Essential Insights to Emotional Sobriety. This book has become a tou...

05/28/2025

I recently watched this documentary made by Jay Stan, and I cannot recommend it enough! This is a must-watch for anyone in recovery - I give it a glowing five-star review.

This film shows deeper insight into Bill Wilson's life than I had seen before, and it was eye-opening in many ways. I hope that you will find it as investing as I did!

Bill W. Conscious Contact is a powerful documentary exploring the inner spiritual life of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. Watch the film now!

05/19/2025

As one exciting workshop has ended, another event is right around the corner—I will be attending and speaking at the Recovery Reimagined 2025 conference held in Dublin, Ireland, this weekend! I will be speaking all three days, focusing on Emotional Sobriety and Interconnected Recovery Pathways.

I am excited to meet and speak with those who will be attending in person, but those who cannot make it to Dublin can still tune in by purchasing a virtual ticket. Access to the conference via zoom is now 50% off, and your virtual ticket will provide you with:

• Live streaming of all sessions from anywhere
• Two simultaneous livestreams all three days (8 hours daily)
• CPD points for professionals available
• ONE FULL YEAR of on-demand access to all recordings

Register now!: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/recovery-reimagined-2025-tickets-945116979327

Live from Trinity College Dublin: A virtual conference by people in recovery, blending experience & insight.

05/14/2025

The Emotional Sobriety: Unpacking Our Emotional Disturbances workshop is coming up this weekend! This workshop will be a wonderful opportunity for learning and growth for all attendees, and I highly encourage anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being to join me this Sunday.

We still have seats available for in-person attendees, or you can join us via zoom. I hope to see you all there!

You can purchase in-person and virtual tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/4th-dimension-publishing-103274116561?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4f9W_mmT6NlCC2C-GxOU-2lK-fXdeoqwiF01uvUJ0JPusMmorOG4naNvxCaQ_aem_8I92a4JzsVaGgmhxYU1jRg

4th Dimension Publishing was formed in 2021 with the purpose of delivering compelling recovery content and promoting Emotional Sobriety to a broad audience. 4th Dimension Publishing successfully launched Allen's 6th book in 2021,12 Essential Insights to Emotional Sobriety. This book has become a tou...

04/11/2025

Emotional Sobriety is at the heart of what we do at Divided Sky. We’re big fans of this podcast from our friend Dr. Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge, which dives deep into the power of Emotional Sobriety—a game-changer for anyone on the path of recovery.

Their latest episode just dropped and includes a great shout-out to Divided Sky at the end. Give it a listen! 🎧castbox.fm/episode/id5299828-id795148847

04/10/2025

Emotional sobriety is for everyone, not just those recovering from addictions. The lessons we can learn and the skills we can gain from exploring emotional sobriety apply to an endless number of situations, providing you with a new outlook on life no matter what you may be dealing with.

Learn more about emotional sobriety today: https://abphd.com/emotional-sobriety-2/
https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential.../dp/1955415129

04/08/2025

My next emotional sobriety workshop will be held in less than a month, centering around unpacking our emotional disturbances. Join me at the Bluecrest Recovery Center on May 18th, where I will help you understand your emotional dependencies and explore what you need to do to support yourself, your growth, and your recovery.

Bill Wilson emphasized that whenever we are emotionally disturbed, there is something “off” with us. Being able to identify this is an important tool in emotional sobriety. This workshop will be devoted to understanding our emotional dependencies, identifying the underlying demands spawned by them, and helping us see what we need to do to support ourselves rather than relying on so much from others.

This workshop will be hybrid, with the option to attend in person in Woodland Park, NJ, or on Zoom.

Space is limited, so make sure you sign up while spots are still available!
Get both in-person and virtual tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/4th-dimension-publishing-103274116561

4th Dimension Publishing was formed in 2021 with the purpose of delivering compelling recovery content and promoting Emotional Sobriety to a broad audience. 4th Dimension Publishing successfully launched Allen's 6th book in 2021,12 Essential Insights to Emotional Sobriety. This book has become a tou...

04/02/2025

Creating a life where we can grow into our best selves is a journey that we must be ready to take on by ourselves. Being self-sufficient is a key component of a successful emotional sobriety journey.

If this quote speaks to you, consider diving further into emotional sobriety through its source - my latest book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety.

Learn more about emotional sobriety today: https://abphd.com/emotional-sobriety-2/
https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129

04/01/2025

If you have not gotten your ticket for this incredible retreat at The Wilson House of East Dorset this weekend, there is still time to do so! This workshop is the first of its kind to take an in-depth look at Bill’s way of thinking about emotional sobriety and will leave you with a new perspective on your sobriety and future.

The Wilson House is also offering a Saturday-only option, providing you access to the full-day seminar, taking place from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The Wilson House is a historic hotel in beautiful southern Vermont and the birthplace of Bill Wilson, providing a picturesque backdrop for this insightful retreat.

Sign up here: https://wilsonhouse.org/emotional-sobriety-spring-retreat