The Principles of Attitudinal Healing are the foundation of the AH Peer Support Model. The Principles reflect the Attitudinal Healing approach and philosophy which is based on universal values common to most cultural and spiritual traditions. People from all walks of life, cultures, and beliefs participate in AH programs, applying the Principles in their own lives in culturally appropriate ways.
The Principles are intended to support and strengthen our connection to our own inner wisdom. They are not presented as directives, but as lenses through which we can view life in a way that brings us less inner conflict and more peace of mind
The Twelve Principles of Attitudinal Healing:
1. The Essence Of Our Being Is Love
2. Health Is Inner Peace, Healing Is Letting Go Of Fear
3. Giving And Receiving Are The Same
4. We Can Let Go Of The Past And Of The Future
5. Now Is The Only Time There Is And Each Instant Is For Giving
6. We Can Learn To Love Ourselves And Others By Forgiving Rather Than Judging
7. We Can Become Love Finders Rather Than Fault-Finders
8. We Can Choose And Direct Ourselves To Be Peaceful Inside Regardless Of What Is Happening Outside
9. We Are Students And Teachers To Each Other
10. We Can Focus On The Whole Of Life Rather Than The Fragments
11. Since Love Is Eternal, Death Need Not Be Viewed As Fearful
12. We Can Always Perceive Others As Either Loving Or Fearful And Giving A Call Of Help For Love
The Twelve Children’s Principles:
1. Love is who we are
2. I can let go of being afraid and love myself
3. When I am giving, I am also getting something back
4. Yesterday is finished; tomorrow is not here
5. Right now is a special time to give to myself and to others
6. If I make a mistake, I can forgive myself and let it go
7. I can find love when I look for it
8. I am needed by others
9. I can find peace even when life isn’t peaceful
10. We are all teaching and learning from each other
11. Love is forever
12. I am lovable and capable
