Older adults everyone welcome alanon meets at the same time. The suggested alanon welcome is usually read at the beginning of meetings. 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. Why aa and alanon are bad for your health non 12 step. 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. 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. Anon simplifies a complex problem by suggesting a one day at a time approach, which takes things one step at a time. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. Popular al anon books showing 147 of 47 paths to recovery hardcover by. 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. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. 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. 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.
Alateen, for teenaged children of alcoholics, is a part of alanon. We also study the current tradition on the 2nd friday and the current concept on the 4th friday. Click to jump to search results meetings todaysearch results are listed below legend. And the only advice i have is go to in person meetings if you can. If we are not the ones with the drinking problem, why are we talking about our powerlessness over alcohol. Alanon website, by clicking alanon guidelines on the bottom right of the members page. District 12 alanon meetingscontinued alanon family groups. This piece may be adapted by a general service structure and distributed within that structure. National 12 step meetings and anonymous groups is a growing repository of meeting data for all wellknown established 12 step groups.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. They represent a way of life appealing to all people regardless of any religious faith or of none. 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. Whether you can contribute or not, you are welcome to attend alanon alateen meetings. Thus the focus of alanon is much less on the alcoholic and more on the people who are impacted their. Find 2 listings related to al anon meetings in hawley on. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the al anon declaration, a preface about al anon s 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 al anon at the start of the book.
Welcome to alanon alateen area 42 district 6 meeting list. Suggested programs for meetings g this guideline may be photocopied. 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. Next week, at my regular alanon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. Alanon meetings hopechanging attitudes beginners mtg. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous, chapter 8 may be the. Basic structure of alanonalateen service vermont al. Aug 11, 2019 aa big book study from the al anon members perspective.
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. 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. 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. Beginning sunday, march 8th, 2020, at 8pm, they will be meeting in the bradshaw room. The 8th step is the first step into going out into the world. Alanon is a worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who have been affected by the family disease of alcoholism. 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.
Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. In this manner, meetings focus on sharing experiences and hardships rather than telling attendees what they should do. I figured he was big and hell protect me in case those people try attacked me. Now, as long as i practice patience, recovery is a manageable and adventurous process instead of an. 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 suggested preamble to the twelve steps is usually read just prior to the reading of the twelve steps for reading by meeting participants. Dear families and friends of alcoholics, the world service office wso is aware that at this time many al.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. It describes each step, gives an example and points to consider.
Alanonalateen is self supporting through its own voluntary contributions, and through the sale of conferenceapproved alanonalateen literature cal. Her alcoholic husband is sober, reading the big book, and attending aa meetings regularly. I went to an alanon meeting, 4 codependent meetings, and i also. Because of their proven power and worth, aas twelve steps have been adopted almost word for word by alanon. Contains alanon and alateen groups at work, digest of alanon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining alanons twelve concepts of. Thats what groups like aa and alanon and alateen do best, they help you. Alanon meetings are conducted under a mantra that allows attendees to take what they like and leave the rest. 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.
While there are certain aa meetings that are womenonly, the. 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. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to. The g39 electronic alanon meeting guideline can also be found here, along with all other alanon guidelines. This is a series of podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to alanon meetings. In alanon they made a big deal out of trying to get me to put myself at the top of my 8th step list. Members have found these guidelines to be useful in broadening their. Members have found these guidelines to be useful in broadening their understanding and application of the program. Electronic alanon meeting guideline g39 who can start an electronic meeting. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Alanon meeting schedule january to march 2020 wed 7.
Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. Types of meetings step study it is recommended that one of alanons. As year two and year three passed, i was still in the program. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. This care includes attending meetings, reading alanon literature, calling my sponsor, and engaging in service. Mar 31, 2020 dear families and friends of alcoholics, the world service office wso is aware that at this time many al. The members of this group were family members of alcoholics. 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. 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. Alanon publishes an annual outreach magazine, alanon faces alcoholism.
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. 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. Care to share workbooks, resources, methods you use. Jun 07, 2011 with june being the sixth month of the year, ive already attended two step meetings on step six. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A minister, doctor, social worker, or aa member may suggest the formation of an al. The suggested al anon welcome is usually read at the beginning of meetings. Newcomers are welcome, especially at the al anon beginners chat friday nights.
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. That may be the best place to start to learn about al. 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. 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. 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. 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. Help prepping to speak on step 8 next week, at my regular alanon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. 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. 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. Meetings tricounty intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
So far the journey of the steps has been mostly an inner journey. This was an alanon meeting which focused on the impacts of alcohol addiction on the family. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. A bunch of people sitting around a table with an excuse to vent, not about the. The world service conference approves recovery literature that reflects the group conscience of alanon family groups. Alanon 12step recovery program love it or leave it. 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. 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.
But ive come to see the very special place that oa has had for me specifically with the 8th step. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the al anon program aids in. 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. Alanon is new to me and this book has really helped my study of recovery and aa, to. Alanons fourth step inventory, the fourth step can be an essential tool for personal growth. The actual founding of the meeting and its functions is the responsibility of those qualified for membership. Alanon alateen is self supporting through its own voluntary contributions, and through the sale of conferenceapproved alanon alateen literature cal.
Time distance meeting location address region district types. This challenging step was also liberating and i grew personally as a result. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable. First steps to alanon recovery podcasts alanon family.
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. Whether you can contribute or not, you are welcome to attend alanonalateen meetings. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. Printable meeting lists the following pdfs are provided for participating districts. Al anon speaker detaching with love and living life. Alateen meetings consist of younger family members assisted by an alanon sponsor.
Alanonalateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. 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. For site technical issues or to make a correction, send an email to the. We gratefully went to meetings of the fellowship to which our hopeful friend. Oct 04, 2015 using this book as a guide is helpful for working oneonone with a sponsee as well. 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. Using this book as a guide is helpful for working oneonone with a sponsee as well. 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. Suggested programs for meetings alanon family groups. Alanon meetings are free, anonymous and confidential.
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. 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. These topics are suitable for live meetings as well. To keep alanons message in focus, it is suggested that only alanonalateen conference approved literature be displayed, distributed,and used at. 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. 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. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the alanon program aids in recovery.
Al anon meeting schedule january to march 2020 wed 7. It really helps to get the conversational ball rolling. Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective back to meetings. Alanons fourth step inventory, the fourth step can be an essential tool. Study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. I am surprised that any alanon meeting would use the aa big book as it is not alanon conference approved literature.
For questions we recommend that you seek assistance at al anon alateen meetings or contact us locally. 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. It was initiated by lois wilson the wife of bill wilson, one of the original founders of. In my opinion, especially when it comes to steps 8 and 9, the steps are the same steps for everybody. In this section you will find some of the familiar readings you have heard in your meetings. As a woman alcoholic, a book which helped me immensely with the program is many roads, one journey by charlotte kasl. Most alanon family groups meetings are topic discussion meetings. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. Noon, 501 step group temporary closure, broad street united methodist. Volume 3 by al anon family group and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A sponsor was critical in doing step 8 because she helped me sort out some amends that were not necessary or appropriate. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable for me and my first 4th step. Alanons recovery program family recovery solutions. District 12 alanon meetingscontinued alanon family.