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National 12 step meetings and anonymous groups is a growing repository of meeting data for all wellknown established 12 step groups. Twelve years ago a bunch of people let it begin with them. Support group meetings near or in berkeley 2019 university. 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. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. I went to an al anon meeting, 4 codependent meetings, and i also supported a friend by going to his aa meetings. Care to share workbooks, resources, methods you use. 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. 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. Al anon meeting schedule january to march 2020 wed 7. 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.

Welcome to alanon alateen area 42 district 6 meeting list. We also study the current tradition on the 2nd friday and the current concept on the 4th friday. This page is for people who use the big book of aa that attend al anon or call themselves members of al anon. Help prepping to speak on step 8 next week, at my regular al anon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. 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. 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.

Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective. Ocean view methodist church c upper level 701 ocean drive 7. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. The bucket of crabs, or why aa and alanon are bad for your health. For a quick intro on how to get the zoom app and join zoom meetings, click. 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. 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. In alanon they made a big deal out of trying to get me to put myself at the top of my 8th step list. Time distance meeting location address region district types. 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. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. 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. Mar 24, 2020 most al anon family groups meetings are topic discussion meetings. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanon s single purpose.

It really helps to get the conversational ball rolling. 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. 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. Alanon speakers family recovery archives for odomtology 12 step. Alanon meetings hopechanging attitudes beginners mtg. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. I went to an alanon meeting, 4 codependent meetings, and i also. 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. Information on all registered meetings can be found on alanons website. Help prepping to speak on step 8 next week, at my regular alanon meeting, i am the speaker for my first time. This care includes attending meetings, reading al anon literature, calling my sponsor, and engaging in service. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. A bunch of people sitting around a table with an excuse to vent, not about the. With the exception of the first steps book and the larger print odat originally.

Meetings tricounty intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. Alanons fourth step inventory, the fourth step can be an essential tool for personal growth. Why aa and alanon are bad for your health non 12 step. The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. The alanon twelve steps alanon of northern virginia. Oct 04, 2015 using this book as a guide is helpful for working oneonone with a sponsee as well.

Noon, 501 step group location temporarily closed, broad street united. Older adults everyone welcome alanon meets at the same time. So far the journey of the steps has been mostly an inner journey. Candlelight childfriendly closed concurrent with alanon discussion. 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. Alateen, for teenaged children of alcoholics, is a part of alanon. 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. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.

Sep 12, 20 the big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. 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. I always felt more affinity with the people in aa than i did with the folks at my al anon meetings, but al anon was my lifeline when i was at my most desperate in my relationships with alcoholics. The chairperson or leader reads the step and provides an. The suggested preamble to the twelve steps is usually read just prior to the reading of the twelve steps for reading by meeting participants. Beginning sunday, march 8th, 2020, at 8pm, they will be meeting in the bradshaw room. Alanon al anon which includes alateen for younger members has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. Full text of complete dictionary of the german and english languages. But ive come to see the very special place that oa has had for me specifically with the 8th step. Alanon meetings are conducted under a mantra that allows attendees to take what they like and leave the rest.

If you know of a meeting that has closed, or a new online meeting that has been created in district 8, please contact thomas l. Mar 31, 2020 dear families and friends of alcoholics, the world service office wso is aware that at this time many al. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable. For facetoface meetings call wsos automated phone number. Jun 07, 2011 with june being the sixth month of the year, ive already attended two step meetings on step six. Alanons recovery program family recovery solutions. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and. Al anon speaker detaching with love and living life. It describes each step, gives an example and points to consider.

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. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. Alanon readings alanon and alateen family groups santa. Full text of complete dictionary of the german and. I figured he was big and hell protect me in case those people try attacked me. Step study it is recommended that one of al anon s twelve steps be covered in at least one meeting per month. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the al anon program aids in. Thats what groups like aa and alanon and alateen do best, they help you. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. District 8, in addition to the seattle area intergroup, western washington area 72, and aa world services are working to facilitate meetings for those who are unable to attend meetings in person. In my opinion, especially when it comes to steps 8 and 9, the steps are the same steps for everybody. Study of these steps is essential to progress in the al anon program. The 8th step is the first step into going out into the world.

Center will hold aianons big meeting, and symphony hall will lend itself to the perfect. Aug 11, 2019 aa big book study from the al anon members perspective. In this section you will find some of the familiar readings you have heard in your meetings. Meeting schedules and formats for this phone line can be found at. They need to bring fly swatters or paddles to the meetings. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of. This is the official al anon web site for colorado. 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. 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. 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.