If you didnt know it, alanons book paths to recovery is an excellent resource for at least 7 other ways to do a 4th step. A minister, doctor, social worker, or aa member may suggest the formation of an al. Contains alanon and alateen groups at work, digest of alanon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining alanons twelve concepts of. Alateen meetings consist of younger family members assisted by an alanon sponsor. Alanons fourth step inventory, the fourth step can be an essential tool for personal growth. While we do everything possible to ensure these files are kept up to date, be aware it is possible for meeting information to have changed since the last update. Thats what groups like aa and alanon and alateen do best, they help you. A bunch of people sitting around a table with an excuse to vent, not about the. This magazine has information about alanon and alateen, stories from alanon and alateen members, and perspectives on alanon alateen written by people in various helping professionals. Meetings tricounty intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. As a woman alcoholic, a book which helped me immensely with the program is many roads, one journey by charlotte kasl. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and.
A couple of years ago, my alanon home groups group conscience dedicated the 1st friday night meeting of each month to the study of the steps. Alanon 12step recovery program love it or leave it. The 8th step is the first step into going out into the world. Regular mtg d discussion group acf adult child focus s step meeting alateen also meets aa also meets handicap access c closed meeting sunday juno beach sunday night surrender 6. For questions we recommend that you seek assistance at al anon alateen meetings or contact us locally. They represent a way of life appealing to all people regardless of any religious faith or of none. Alanon is a worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who have been affected by the family disease of alcoholism. Alanon speakers family recovery archives for odomtology 12 step. Mar 31, 2020 dear families and friends of alcoholics, the world service office wso is aware that at this time many al. Using this book as a guide is helpful for working oneonone with a sponsee as well.
Popular al anon books showing 147 of 47 paths to recovery hardcover by. It really helps to get the conversational ball rolling. This is a series of podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to alanon meetings. Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective back to meetings. Al anon meeting schedule january to march 2020 wed 7. We also study the current tradition on the 2nd friday and the current concept on the 4th friday.
I went to an alanon meeting, 4 codependent meetings, and i also. Download latest meeting schedule pdf for those of us who are unable or unwilling to attend inperson aa andor al anon meetings during the novel coronavirus outbreak, there are now virtual meetings available. Whether you can contribute or not, you are welcome to attend alanon alateen meetings. Printable meeting lists the following pdfs are provided for participating districts. First steps to alanon recovery podcasts alanon family. In this manner, meetings focus on sharing experiences and hardships rather than telling attendees what they should do. Some were born into an alcoholic family and lived in that situation their entire lives, while others came into contact with alcoholism later in life through various experiences. Alanonalateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. District 12 alanon meetingscontinued alanon family groups. It was initiated by lois wilson the wife of bill wilson, one of the original founders of. Volume 3 by al anon family group and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of.
Thomas more catholic church 940 carmichael street durham. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Al anon speaker detaching with love and living life. The g39 electronic alanon meeting guideline can also be found here, along with all other alanon guidelines. Because of their proven power and worth, aas twelve steps have been adopted almost word for word by alanon. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving, comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Find 2 listings related to al anon meetings in hawley on. Some alanon meetings are designated as alanon adult children meetings and focus on the effects of having grown up with alcoholismhowever, every alanon group is open to all families and friends of alcoholics, and offers help and support to all people affected by someone elses drinking, whatever their relationship to the alcoholic. By carole bennett, ma for those who dont know or have never heard of alanon, it is a 12step recovery program that is the counterpart to the alcoholics anonymous 12step recovery program. This was an alanon meeting which focused on the impacts of alcohol addiction on the family.
Most alanon family groups meetings are topic discussion meetings. Beginning sunday, march 8th, 2020, at 8pm, they will be meeting in the bradshaw room. For decades now, al anon has been a lifeline for millions of people around the world who were searching for answers on how to live their lives better in. Next week, at my regular alanon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. I began to despair as the character defects i had worked so long to overcome came back to haunt me, particularly during times of stress and during periods when i didnt attend meetings. The suggested alanon welcome is usually read at the beginning of meetings. Alanon website, by clicking alanon guidelines on the bottom right of the members page. Alanonalateen is self supporting through its own voluntary contributions, and through the sale of conferenceapproved alanonalateen literature cal.
Click to jump to search results meetings todaysearch results are listed below legend. The twelve steps these twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. District 12 alanon meetingscontinued alanon family. Why aa and alanon are bad for your health non 12 step. And the only advice i have is go to in person meetings if you can. Suggested programs for meetings g this guideline may be photocopied. The suggested al anon welcome is usually read at the beginning of meetings. Welcome to alanon alateen area 42 district 6 meeting list. This companion piece to paths to recovery b24 contains the thoughtprovoking questions on each step, tradition, and concept of service found in the book, with space to write answers. Alanons recovery program family recovery solutions. Anon and alateen groups have chosen to or been asked to suspend meeting as part of public health initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of covid. That may be the best place to start to learn about al. This means the person who is leading the meeting, the chairperson, chooses a topic related to the experience of dealing with a friend or family member who has a problem with alcoholism. An understanding of the whole alanon structure will show the important role played by each individual in the overall work of the al anonalateen fellowship.
Ocean view methodist church c upper level 701 ocean drive 7. I looked forward to the day i would graduate from al anon and get on with my life. If we are not the ones with the drinking problem, why are we talking about our powerlessness over alcohol. Now, as long as i practice patience, recovery is a manageable and adventurous process instead of an. It describes each step, gives an example and points to consider. These topics are suitable for live meetings as well. The sunday night step study group that meets at duke memorial united methodist church in durham, north carolina, will be changing its room meeting location. Older adults everyone welcome alanon meets at the same time.
Noon, 501 step group temporary closure, broad street united methodist. This care includes attending meetings, reading alanon literature, calling my sponsor, and engaging in service. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. As year two and year three passed, i was still in the program. Jun 07, 2011 with june being the sixth month of the year, ive already attended two step meetings on step six. Alanon meeting schedule january to march 2020 wed 7. Anon simplifies a complex problem by suggesting a one day at a time approach, which takes things one step at a time. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. Alanon meetings are conducted under a mantra that allows attendees to take what they like and leave the rest. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. Electronic alanon meeting guideline g39 who can start an electronic meeting. Let it begin with me when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, let the hand of alanon always be there, and let it begin with me. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting.
The actual founding of the meeting and its functions is the responsibility of those qualified for membership. Her alcoholic husband is sober, reading the big book, and attending aa meetings regularly. Types of meetings step study it is recommended that one of alanons. Alanon meetings are free, anonymous and confidential. Alanon alateen is self supporting through its own voluntary contributions, and through the sale of conferenceapproved alanon alateen literature cal. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the al anon program aids in. Alateen, for teenaged children of alcoholics, is a part of alanon. Al anon was born in 1951 as an adaptation of the aa alcoholics anonymous 12 step program, and yes, it was founded by the wife of the very alcoholic that created and founded the aa program. Members have found these guidelines to be useful in broadening their. A sponsor was critical in doing step 8 because she helped me sort out some amends that were not necessary or appropriate. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to. Schedule of alanon meetings at the lounge when you first log on you will be in the lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 247 to. Tom w afg oakland, ca step 3 first alanon without borders roundup worldwide 3282020 mary pearl little rock ar alanon without borders march 28 2020 stephanie b granite shoals tx alanon without borders march 28 2020. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Dear families and friends of alcoholics, the world service office wso is aware that at this time many al. Group the group is the basic unit, where close personal interchanges among members take place and where alanon ideas are discussed and applied to specific personal problems. Birthday candlelight childfriendly closed concurrent with alanon discussion. Alanon meetings hopechanging attitudes beginners mtg. Help prepping to speak on step 8 next week, at my regular alanon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Alanonalateen, known as alanon family groups, is an international fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Basic structure of alanonalateen service vermont al. Alanon publishes an annual outreach magazine, alanon faces alcoholism. I figured he was big and hell protect me in case those people try attacked me. Download latest meeting schedule pdf for those of us who are unable or unwilling to attend inperson aa andor alanon meetings during the novel coronavirus outbreak, there are now virtual meetings available. Newcomers are welcome, especially at the al anon beginners chat friday nights. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. The alanon declaration is often read at the end of the meeting. Schedule of al anon meetings at the lounge when you first log on you will be in the lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 247 to members of all 12 step groups.
We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the alanon declaration, a preface about alanons legacies and how they can help you if your life has been affected by the alcoholism of a friend or relative and a brief history about the founding of alanon at the start of the book. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of al coholics. The members of this group were family members of alcoholics. For site technical issues or to make a correction, send an email to the. While there are certain aa meetings that are womenonly, the. Alanons fourth step inventory, the fourth step can be an essential tool. Thus the focus of alanon is much less on the alcoholic and more on the people who are impacted their. National 12 step meetings and anonymous groups is a growing repository of meeting data for all wellknown established 12 step groups. I always felt more affinity with the people in aa than i did with the folks at my alanon meetings, but alanon was my lifeline when i was at my most desperate in my relationships with alcoholics.
In the big book of alcoholics anonymous, chapter 8 may be the. This challenging step was also liberating and i grew personally as a result. It has been described to me that the 12 steps take people who are incapable of living in society and making them able to go out into the world and be contributing members of their communities. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
In alanon they made a big deal out of trying to get me to put myself at the top of my 8th step list. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable for me and my first 4th step. Care to share workbooks, resources, methods you use. If you didnt know it, al anon s book paths to recovery is an excellent resource for at least 7 other ways to do a 4th step. Thus the focus of alanon is much less on the alcoholic and more on the people who are impacted their alcoholic loved ones drinking and resulting behavior. Whether you can contribute or not, you are welcome to attend alanonalateen meetings. So far the journey of the steps has been mostly an inner journey. Al anon is new to me and this book has really helped my study of recovery and aa, to see what this disease really means to my husband and to his family.
We gratefully went to meetings of the fellowship to which our hopeful friend. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Oct 04, 2015 using this book as a guide is helpful for working oneonone with a sponsee as well. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups.
In this section you will find some of the familiar readings you have heard in your meetings. Suggested programs for meetings alanon family groups. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This piece may be adapted by a general service structure and distributed within that structure. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. In my opinion, especially when it comes to steps 8 and 9, the steps are the same steps for everybody. Members have found these guidelines to be useful in broadening their understanding and application of the program. To keep alanons message in focus, it is suggested that only alanonalateen conference approved literature be displayed, distributed,and used at. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the alanon program aids in recovery. I have been attending alanon meetings for 20 years and came away from my first meeting thinking, what a bunch of losers, as well as i heard. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective. I am surprised that any alanon meeting would use the aa big book as it is not alanon conference approved literature.
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