Self-History Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help you write a comprehensive personal history so that we might get to know you better. Not only will this help us; it will help you too. As you do the work, youll begin to see connections in your life that you may not have thought about. Later, all that you have written will be combined with future work to help you craft a personal testimony.

Part 1, My Introduction
1. Write several short paragraphs of introduction. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. A Celebrate Recovery Introduction, Hello, my name is _______ _______. Im a faithful believer in Jesus Christ who suffers from __________. b. Your birthplace and the year you were born

c. The names of your parents and approximately how old they were when you were born. d. How many brothers and sisters you have and whether you were the oldest, youngest, only child, etc... e. A short description of the first house you lived inif you can remember it.

Part 2, My Childhood Years

2. Write several short paragraphs describing what your childhood years were like. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. b. Whether they were happy years or not and why. How well did you got along with other family members.

c. The influence that other family members such as aunts, uncles, and grandparents had upon you. d. e. Different towns and places you lived. The most memorable fun time you had growing up

Part 3, What It Was Like To Be Me

3. Write several short paragraphs describing What it was like to be you, during your school years. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. b. c. d. e. f. Whether you liked or disliked school, Subjects you most liked and didnt like, What activities you participated in, Your estimate of how popular you were, Describe the crowd you hung around the most, Describe the teachers you liked the most.

Part 4, My Unique and Unusual Qualities

4. Write several short paragraphs describing any unusual or unique qualities that you possess (both good and not so good). Where and when did you first notice these qualities? Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary.

Part 5, Descriptions of My Parents

5. In a few short paragraphs, provide descriptions of your parents and/or the people who raised you. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include descriptions of: a. b. c. d. e. Physical features of your parents. Their best and worst qualities. Values that were most important to them. Your feelings towards them, and their feelings towards you, as you grew up. Your relationship with them today.

Part 6, My Faith and Religion

6. In a few short paragraphs, describe the role that faith and religion played in your life. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. b. c. d. e. What religious faith, if any, were your parents? What faith religious faith, if any, are you a part of today? How important was church, religion, personal faith in your family? At what age, if ever, did you become a Christian? How important is faith to you today?

Part 7, My Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups

7. In a few short paragraphs, describe the main hurt, habit, or hang-up that caused you to seek help and recovery. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. As best you remember, what was your first experience? Describe as much as you remember. b. How did it progress throughout the years?

Part 8, Losses Ive Suffered

8. In a few short paragraphs, describe the losses you have suffered as a result of your hurt, habit or hang-up. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to include: a. What have you suffered emotionally (i.e. anger, guilt, shame, disgust, withdrawal, depression, unhappiness, etc.)? b. c. d. What physical problems, if any, have you suffered? How was your spiritual walk affected? What affect has this had on your closest relationships?

e. What other losses such as job, income, possessions, homes, etc., have you suffered?

Part 9, My Greatest Challenges

9. In a few short paragraphs, describe a few of the greatest challenges you have faced so far in your life, besides your hurt, habit or hang-up. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary.

Part 10, My Dreams

10. In a few short paragraphs, tell us about your dreams. Write as much as you like. You may use the back of this page if necessary. Be sure to describe what: a. b. Youve always wanted to do with your life. Possessions, if any, would you like to own.

c. Relationships, if any, would you like to have or improve. Describe what they would be like ideally. d. You think a recovered life should look like?