Herb K.

Centering Prayer
2023-09-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Centering Prayer: Improving our relationship with God.Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new light and depth of meaning on all of the various ways we open ourselves to new levels of consciousness. Gather with us to practice. All are welcome to join in this experience.
Resources
Centering Prayer Brochure: A Brief Explanation by Contemplative Outreach (PDF)
“Meditation & Intentional Consciousness” with James Finley, PhD (Youtube)
“Centering Prayer: Practicing Conscious Contact” (Youtube)
“Practicing the Here and Now: Being Intentional with Step 11” by Herb K. (Amazon)
“Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God” by James Finley (Amazon)
“Open Mind, Open Heart” by Thomas Keating (Amazon)
Greg Johnson is a lay contemplative and computer scientist by profession. He has been active in contemplative practice for over 30 years.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Herb Kaighan is a retired professional who has been on a spiritual path since his youth. He has been leading workshops and retreats since 1984 and is a trained spiritual director. He has authored 3 books on spirituality and meditation.
Upcoming Events in this Series
Centering Prayer group gathers twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. All are welcome!
DateTitle×Centering Prayer RegistrationThe Centering Prayer Gathering is free, however registration is required. By entering your information below, you will be added to the Centering Prayer Gathering mailing list, and you will receive an email with the Zoom login information. Your email will only be used for this purpose. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Thursday Big Book 12 Step Workshop
2023-09-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:30
2023 Thursday Big Book
12 Step Weekly WorkshopThe Thursday workshop is open to all who are interesting in a … Spiritual Awakening!
Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Commitment
Pray each day: “Set Aside” prior knowledge and experience.
Complete the reading assignment each week.
Listen each week to the pre-recorded workshop commentary for each Step.
Write each week for personal reflection, knowledge and deeper experience.
Attend each week to ask questions, discuss assignments and share experiences.
Have an unmarked Big Book, a binder for support material, paper and a pen.
Resources
These essential resources support each individual’s precise application of the 12 Steps to their personal life:
Way of Life Document (PDF) – New for January 2023! Download this 66-page resource and place it in a binder. It provides graphics, worksheets, and commentary to support the work for each Step.
Workshop Assignments (PDF) – This document confirms the specific directions for understanding and the application of the instructions for working each Step as contained in the Big Book.
Participation Agreement (PDF) – Each participant in the weekly workshop is asked to read and consent to this document upon registration. It confirms an understanding and acknowledgement of the commitment and potential difficulties of this experience.
“Unpacking the Big Book” 2021 Recorded Series (Youtube) – Missed a workshop or looking for a supplement? This is a free tool you can use to support your recovery. Click here to access the Playlist and don’t forget to subscribe!
2020 Big Book Workshop on Soundcloud
Each weekly workshop is recorded. An edited copy is available here for those who were not able to attend the actual meeting. This is a complete set of recordings from a previous year-long workshop (52 recordings in total) to supplement this year’s teachings. Many find it helpful to listen to them: after completing the current week’s assignments, prior to and as preparation for each current workshop, or, after the workshop, to supplement the discussion at the workshop.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events
This group meets regularly on Thursdays for six months, starting in July and ending in December.
DateTitle×2023 Thursday Big Book 12 Step Workshop Registration
By entering your information below, you will be enrolled in the 2024 Thursday Big Book Workshop. You are welcome to attend as your needs and schedule permits.
What to Expect: You will be added to the database and you will receive an email with the Zoom login and other material relevant to your life’s journey.
Registration is free. Your email will only be used for this purpose and you can unsubscribe at any time. By registering for this workshop, you agree that you have read the Participation Agreement and consent to it. You can access the Agreement by clicking on the link above.
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OA Spanish: Step 10 & Emotional Sobriety
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
OA Spanish:
Step 10 & Emotional SobrietySpanish-speaking persons in any 12-Step Fellowship who are interested in a Spiritual Awakening! Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Resources
The Way of Life document Herb K. uses to support the 12 Step process has been translated into Spanish. Also, the monthly workshops recorded on Zoom are in English and Spanish with PowerPoint slides in Spanish.
“Nuestra Forma de Vivir” / Way of Life Document in Spanish (PDF)
“Los 12 Pasos con Herb K.” Series (Youtube)
Hay Una Solución CCA (Youtube)
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events in this Series
This workshop meets once a month on a Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am PST.
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Sunday Big Book 12 Step Workshop
2023-10-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:30
2023 Sunday Big Book
12 Step Weekly WorkshopThe Sunday workshop is open to all who are interesting in a … Spiritual Awakening!
Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Commitment
Pray each day: “Set Aside” prior knowledge and experience.
Complete the reading assignment each week.
Listen each week to the pre-recorded workshop commentary for each Step.
Write each week for personal reflection, knowledge and deeper experience.
Attend each week to ask questions, discuss assignments and share experiences.
Have an unmarked Big Book, a binder for support material, paper and a pen.
Resources
These essential resources support each individual’s precise application of the 12 Steps to their personal life:
Way of Life Document (PDF) – New for January 2023! Download this 66-page resource and place it in a binder. It provides graphics, worksheets, and commentary to support the work for each Step.
Workshop Assignments (PDF) – This document confirms the specific directions for understanding and the application of the instructions for working each Step as contained in the Big Book.
Participation Agreement (PDF) – Each participant in the weekly workshop is asked to read and consent to this document upon registration. It confirms an understanding and acknowledgement of the commitment and potential difficulties of this experience.
“Unpacking the Big Book” 2021 Recorded Series (Youtube) – Missed a workshop or looking for a supplement? This is a free tool you can use to support your recovery. Click here to access the Playlist and don’t forget to subscribe!
2020 Big Book Workshop on Soundcloud
Each weekly workshop is recorded. An edited copy is available here for those who were not able to attend the actual meeting. This is a complete set of recordings from a previous year-long workshop (52 recordings in total) to supplement this year’s teachings. Many find it helpful to listen to them: after completing the current week’s assignments, prior to and as preparation for each current workshop, or, after the workshop, to supplement the discussion at the workshop.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events
This group meets regularly on Sundays for six months, starting in July and ending in December.
DateTitle×2023 Sunday Big Book 12 Step Workshop Registration

Tuesday Big Book 12 Step Workshop
2023-10-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-31 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:30
2023 Tuesday Big Book
12 Step Weekly WorkshopThe Tuesday workshop is open to all who are interesting in a … Spiritual Awakening!
Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Commitment
Pray each day: “Set Aside” prior knowledge and experience.
Complete the reading assignment each week.
Listen each week to the pre-recorded workshop commentary for each Step.
Write each week for personal reflection, knowledge and deeper experience.
Attend each week to ask questions, discuss assignments and share experiences.
Have an unmarked Big Book, a binder for support material, paper and a pen.
Resources
These essential resources support each individual’s precise application of the 12 Steps to their personal life:
Way of Life Document (PDF) – New for January 2023! Download this 66-page resource and place it in a binder. It provides graphics, worksheets, and commentary to support the work for each Step.
Workshop Assignments (PDF) – This document confirms the specific directions for understanding and the application of the instructions for working each Step as contained in the Big Book.
Participation Agreement (PDF) – Each participant in the weekly workshop is asked to read and consent to this document upon registration. It confirms an understanding and acknowledgement of the commitment and potential difficulties of this experience.
“Unpacking the Big Book” 2021 Recorded Series (Youtube) – Missed a workshop or looking for a supplement? This is a free tool you can use to support your recovery. Click here to access the Playlist and don’t forget to subscribe!
2020 Big Book Workshop on Soundcloud
Each weekly workshop is recorded. An edited copy is available here for those who were not able to attend the actual meeting. This is a complete set of recordings from a previous year-long workshop (52 recordings in total) to supplement this year’s teachings. Many find it helpful to listen to them: after completing the current week’s assignments, prior to and as preparation for each current workshop, or, after the workshop, to supplement the discussion at the workshop.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events
This group meets regularly on Tuesdays for one year, starting in January and ending in December.
DateTitle×2023 Tuesday Big Book 12 Step Workshop Registration
By entering your information below, you will be enrolled in the 2026 Tuesday workshop group. You are welcome to attend as your needs and schedule permits.
What to Expect: You will be added to the database and you will receive an email with the Zoom login and other material relevant to your life’s journey. Registration is free. Your email will only be used for this purpose and you can unsubscribe at any time.
By registering for this workshop, you agree that you have read the Participation Agreement and consent to it. You can access the Agreement by clicking on the link above.
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Wednesday Big Book 12 Step Workshop
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-11-01 12:00 - 13:30
2023 Wednesday Big Book
12 Step Weekly WorkshopThe Wednesday workshop is open to all who are interesting in a … Spiritual Awakening!
Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Commitment
Pray each day: “Set Aside” prior knowledge and experience.
Complete the reading assignment each week.
Listen each week to the pre-recorded workshop commentary for each Step.
Write each week for personal reflection, knowledge and deeper experience.
Attend each week to ask questions, discuss assignments and share experiences.
Have an unmarked Big Book, a binder for support material, paper and a pen.
Resources
These essential resources support each individual’s precise application of the 12 Steps to their personal life:
Way of Life Document (PDF) – New for January 2023! Download this 66-page resource and place it in a binder. It provides graphics, worksheets, and commentary to support the work for each Step.
Workshop Assignments (PDF) – This document confirms the specific directions for understanding and the application of the instructions for working each Step as contained in the Big Book.
Participation Agreement (PDF) – Each participant in the weekly workshop is asked to read and consent to this document upon registration. It confirms an understanding and acknowledgement of the commitment and potential difficulties of this experience.
“Unpacking the Big Book” 2021 Recorded Series (Youtube) – Missed a workshop or looking for a supplement? This is a free tool you can use to support your recovery. Click here to access the Playlist and don’t forget to subscribe!
2020 Big Book Workshop on Soundcloud
Each weekly workshop is recorded. An edited copy is available here for those who were not able to attend the actual meeting. This is a complete set of recordings from a previous year-long workshop (52 recordings in total) to supplement this year’s teachings. Many find it helpful to listen to them: after completing the current week’s assignments, prior to and as preparation for each current workshop, or, after the workshop, to supplement the discussion at the workshop.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming EventsThis group meets regularly on Wednesdays for one year, starting in January and ending in December.
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Emotional Sobriety: A Life That Flourishes 3
2023-10-07 10:00 - 13:00
Emotional Sobriety: Principles & Core Values
A Life that Flourishes 3Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of emotional sobriety in this series of workshops. They will help you:
– Become more aware of your emotional dependency and how it automatically and unconsciously impacts your life and influences your behavior
– How to break free from the shackles of this dependency
– Develop a practice of emotional sobriety which will increase your ability and confidence to cope with reality as it is rather than how you expect it to be or think it should be.
We invite you to join us for what we promise to be a very stimulating and thought-provoking experience.
Who should attend?
Any person that wants to improve their QUALITY of physical, emotional, and spiritual life.
Ask yourself:
– Is something missing in my life?
– How do I react when things don’t go my way?
– Do I find myself imposing my will on others?
– How do I respond when someone disappoints me?
– Do I feel out of balance in my life?
– Am I still struggling with justified anger and resentment?
– Am I “restless, irritable, discontented”?
– Am I filled with tension from negative thinking, regret, remorse, and, sadness?
– Do I have a sense of personal value, purpose, meaning and JOY?
– Am I the determining force in my LIFE … a positive force in my community.
This is an exciting time to be in recovery. Emotional sobriety has finally been recognized as an important goal of living. This means that all our Step work and therapy is to construct a solid foundation for our emotional sobriety. Join two of the pioneers in understanding emotional sobriety as they explore this important concept to amplify recovery … a life that flourishes.
Attendees will experience opportunity:
– Discover the path to authentic freedom and happiness.
– Foster life and have it FLOURISH.
2023 Emotional Sobriety Series Schedule

4/15/23
Emotional Sobriety: Overview & Implications

7/8/23
Emotional Sobriety: 12 Steps

10/7/23
Emotional Sobriety: Principles & Core Values

1/6/24
Emotional Sobriety: Joy of LIVING

Resources
This library of tools will support your journey … the rite of passage to adulthood … the freedom of conscious living based on immutable principles of reality.
Emotional Sobriety Zoom Workshop recordings on Dr. Berger’s website ABPHD.COM
“12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery” by Dr. Allen Berger (Book)
“12 Smart Things To Do When The Booze And Drugs Are Gone” by Dr. Allen Berger (Book)
“12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: Getting Your Recovery Unstuck” by Dr. Allen Berger (Book)
“Twelve Steps to Spiritual Awakening: Enlightenment for Everyone” by Herb K. (Book)
Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychology
(Clean and sober since 1971)
Dr. Berger will discuss mental health concepts like emotional dependency, self-esteem, independence, interdependence and manifesting our true self.
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director
(Sober since 1984)
Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events in this Series
Click on the workshop below that you wish to attend. You will be redirected to the Mary & Joseph website to complete registration. Registration is required.
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OA Spanish: Step 11 - Prayer, Meditation & Contemplation
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00
OA Spanish:
Step 11 – Prayer, Meditation and ContemplationSpanish-speaking persons in any 12-Step Fellowship who are interested in a Spiritual Awakening! Through a precise personal application of all Twelve Steps in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous, attendees will experience the process for radical change in the way they think, feel and behave. Participants will identify their sources of serial suffering and chronic unhappiness. These workshops reveal resources and tools for healing and a life that flourishes. Each person has the opportunity to learn and practice skills which establish and foster a sense of well-being and joy. This 12 Step process promises enlightenment for all who embrace and incorporate this Way of Life.
Resources
The Way of Life document Herb K. uses to support the 12 Step process has been translated into Spanish. Also, the monthly workshops recorded on Zoom are in English and Spanish with PowerPoint slides in Spanish.
“Nuestra Forma de Vivir” / Way of Life Document in Spanish (PDF)
“Los 12 Pasos con Herb K.” Series (Youtube)
Hay Una Solución CCA (Youtube)
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events in this Series
This workshop meets once a month on a Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am PST.
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Step Guide Monthly
2023-10-30 11:00 - 12:30
Step Guide Monthly:
We invite you to carry the message.We invite you to consider “carrying the message” by increasing your skills as a Step Guide. Our monthly call is designed to support current Step Guides and those who might be interested in this form of service. It functions as a “train‐the‐trainer” mentor support group.
Many of you have benefited from having an individual Step Guide to accompany you on your Twelve Step journey. Now you may want to help a person one‐on‐one or a participant in one of the current workshops. This is not a requirement for attending this monthly Step Guide discussion. You may want to attend for your own personal growth.
A request for inclusion on the Step Guide Zoom call list does not mean that your details will be distributed to anyone. This participant list is not used for those seeking to engage a Step Guide. It is not a commitment to become a Step Guide. The sole purpose of this gathering is for participants to share experience of helping others with their Step Assignments. The list is confidential.
It is an opportunity to ask questions and share experience, whether you are currently helping someone with Steps or thinking of doing so. Some people just choose to attend for their own personal growth. This includes sponsors who have participated in the weekly workshops and have questions associated with passing it on to others.
There are no rules: the only suggestion is that you yourself have completed the Twelve Step work (or at least are in process of completing Step Nine) and are considering helping others with their journey. We do not take roll, and regular attendance is not required.
A major organic by-product of the Step Guide discussion is one’s own personal development. We welcome questions on the entire range of Twelve Step work and Sponsorship.
Our personal Spiritual Awakening and growing knowledge of the Twelve Step process need never end. This Zoom meeting is a vehicle for you to continue your journey with experienced companions, enhancing your own life and strengthening your competency for sharing your experience with others. The meeting will be recorded, edited and posted on this website to accommodate different time zones & schedules.
Resources
This website contains a comprehensive library of resources and tools for the application of the 12 Steps to your personal life … delivering each person to the promised spiritual awakening.. In addition, this site links you to in-depth instructions, knowledge and experience for navigating your personal spiritual path, contained in Herb K. recordings on Youtube and in various books authored by Herb K.
Way of Life Document (PDF) – New for January 2024! Download this 71-page resource and place it in a binder. It provides graphics, worksheets, and commentary to support the work for each Step.
Workshop Assignments (PDF) – This document confirms the specific directions for understanding and the application of the instructions for working each Step as contained in the Big Book.“Step Guide Discussion: Becoming a Lantern” Series (Youtube)
“Step 12: Helping Others and Enlarging Compassion” (Youtube)
Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Director (Sober since 1984): Through working the 12 Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process & Principles for walking this path, practicing emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness.
Upcoming Events in this SeriesThis group typically meets on the last Monday of the month. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
DateTitle×Step Guide Meeting RegistrationThe Step Guide meeting is free, however registration is required. By entering your information below, you will be added to the Step Guide mailing list, and you will receive an email with the Zoom login information. Your email will only be used for this purpose. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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