A couple of people in the audience spoke up that it wasnt conference approved. The book explains the basics of the alanon program including its history and the philosophy behind it, along with an introduction to the twelve steps and twelve traditions with points. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Last month december 14th all forum meetings agenda minutes. Interested in holding aa or alanon meeting at the canyon club. Send us an email if youre interested in carrying the message. Yes, alanons basic book is called how alanon works for families and friends of alcoholics. The material presented here is not alanon conference approved literature. The meetings are posted on bulletin boards, the internet, in flyers, and in most counseling offices. Ppg alanon the spiritual principles of alanon big book study. You can attend alanon meetings even if the alcoholic in your family is not in alcoholics anonymous. Tips for disposition of al anon materials upon death of an al anon member.
Many people think the addict is the only one who needs a recovery program but that isnt true. Meetings will not be held in the wilson house until the house reopens. One members experience, strength and hope rarely have we seen a person fail inspirational messages al anon family groups. This speaker meeting is open to aa and alanon members, so all stories are welcomed. In fact, working the steps would never have been complete if i had not worked them with an alcoholic from the aa board and had not attended open aa meetings to hear how the aas worked certain steps. The al anon big book is a great tool for your own recovery. Tips for disposition of alanon materials upon death of an alanon member. Alcohlics anonymous membership statistics growing along spiritual lines. Hello to all members and future members of our ppg alanon group. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. They are affected by what the addict does and how they handle the situations. In fact, working the steps would never have been complete if i had not worked them with an alcoholic from the aa board and had not attended open aa. Club 12 alcoholics anonymous, alanon meetings 7 days wk.
Explore alanon literature, containing thoughts and stories from those affected by a loved ones alcoholism. One members experience, strength and hope rarely have we seen a person fail inspirational messages alanon family groups. We are always looking for new speakers for the first monday of each month. Noon wednesday joy is our birth right from survival to. Big book step study this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the big book and the. Racine aa online meeting directory to submit a meeting, text rebecca b 2624884708 remind meeting attendees. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at al anon and alateen meetings. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where alanon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Meetings listed with an asterisk behind their names allow attendance by people who are not families and friends of alcoholics, but who are interested in learning about al anon family groups. The book explains the basics of the al anon program including its history and the philosophy behind it, along with an introduction to the twelve steps and twelve traditions with points. Go to the alanon family group headquarterss web site. How al anon works is the equivalent of aas big book and as such is an essential volume for any al anon members library of conference approved literature.
Embrace detachment as a path to freedom addiction recovery and alanon selfhelp book by karen casey sep 1, 2019 4. Everyone in the addicts life is affected by the addiction is some way or another. 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. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Lou posted about her experience of chairing a workshop on sponsorship at an alanon convention and was using the big book as an example of working step four. Many rehab facilities also offer al anon meetings for the family members of their patients. Below are the events and alanon that are available in this district. Since its founding in 1951, alanon family groups has published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share a single purpose. Information in the notes section will specify which ones are open meetings i. Aa big book study from the al anon members perspective gloria dei lutheran church meeting online 1515 harrison ave nw.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective gloria dei lutheran church meeting online 1515 harrison ave nw. It is a method to exchange information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal level. Below is the weekly schedule for alcoholics anonymous and al anon meetings at the canyon club. Embrace detachment as a path to freedom addiction recovery and al anon selfhelp book by karen casey sep 1, 2019 4. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alanon is a 12 step support group for the families of alcoholics. Apr 09, 2019 our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It also provides a central gathering place for alcoholics in recovery, as well as provides meeting rooms for group 12, alcoholics anonymous meetings. The al anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Noon tuesday al anon twelve steps and twelve traditions book meeting. The sense of community, family, and understanding helps many families cope with the stresses of having a family member who is an alcoholic or recovering alcoholic.
Zoom only big book step study group alcoholics anonymous nh. Hello to all members and future members of our ppg. Online al anon meetings 12 step online is a safe place for people to find strength, healing and recovery through working the 12 steps as outlined in the al anon literature. Online aa meetings eastern racine county district 17. May 03, 2020 click here to see a list of virtual zoom meetings. Much like aa, alanon members take on a sponsor who helps them work through the steps and who is available for support in times of hardship. Some cities, states, and provinces have their own al anon literature distribution centers, where a larger variety of literature is available for purchase. Over on the coda board we are starting a book study and a step study, its based on melody beatty books, but truthfully the step study will be using and i quote i am going to be using the codependents guide to the twelve steps as my core resource in starting the step threads for this step study. Stay connected by registering your group or changing information. Time distance meeting location address region district types.
A lot of alanon members also use one of alanons three daily readers, one day at a time in alanon, courage to change, or hope for today. Club 12 of san antonio is a private, nonprofit, sobriety club founded to help alcoholics and their families by providing educational resources and information on the disease of alcoholism. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Click the above schedule to download a pdf document for more information on alanon and alateen click here. Embrace detachment as a path to freedom addiction recovery and alanon selfhelp book by karen casey sep 1, 2019. I will also be referencing many of the other books i have on the steps including the aa big book, the 12x12, paths to recovery from al anon and more the book study is codependent no more but the truth is we are pretty much bringing any literature that seems appropriate, i suspect the dalai lama will be making an appearance soon, we have. Below is the weekly schedule for alcoholics anonymous and alanon meetings at the canyon club. Families friends and observers welcome, location temporarily closed.
Steamboat springs, co aa meetings alcoholics anonymousna. Alanonalateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. We help by providing online recovery discussion, online alanon meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. So i thought that id offer some information that i have found useful as to why it isnt used in alanon meetings note. Steamboat springs, co aa meetings alcoholics anonymousna meetings narcotics anonymousalanon meetings proudly powered by wordpress. Monday morning, 9 am est alanon spiritual principles of big book recovery phone number. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanon s single purpose. Click the above schedule to download a pdf document for more information on al anon and alateen click here.
Anon adult children tell their storieswith pathos, humor, courage, and honesty, renewing hope for all of us. Al anon literature is usually available at al anon meetings. Al anon alateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. People who may come to these alanon meetings occasionally include students and professionals who work with alcoholics and their families. Steamboat springs, co aa meetings alcoholics anonymous. Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at alanon and alateen meetings. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise. Al anon literature develops entirely from the writings of al anon members throughout the world. Most churches have a chapter of al anon as do most community centers.
We help by providing online recovery discussion, online al anon meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. A lot of al anon members also use one of al anon s three daily readers, one day at a time in al anon, courage to change, or hope for today. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6. During covid19 outbreak we are replacing our regular meetings with zoom meetings. How alanon works is the equivalent of aas big book and as such is an essential volume for any alanon members library of conference approved literature. Meetings listed with an asterisk behind their names allow attendance by people who are not families and friends of alcoholics, but who are interested in learning about alanon family groups. The grace bible church building is on northeast corner of inwood and northaven roads.
May 07, 2020 visitors from out of town are welcome at closed meetings as long as they have a desire to get or remain clean and sober. Visitors from out of town are welcome at closed meetings as long as they have a desire to get or remain clean and sober. Contains alanon and alateen groups at work, digest of alanon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining alanons twelve concepts of. People who may come to these al anon meetings occasionally include students and professionals who work with alcoholics and their families. I will also be referencing many of the other books i have on the steps including the. Last month december 14th all forum meetings agenda. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Yes, al anon s basic book is called how al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics. District 10 mn alanon north minnesota alcoholics anonymous. Steamboat springs, co aa meetings alcoholics anonymousna meetings narcotics anonymousalanon meetings proudly powered by. Contains al anon and alateen groups at work, digest of al anon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining al anon s twelve concepts of.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Interested in holding aa or al anon meeting at the canyon club. Although the conference grandfathered in several existing alanon pieces, in keeping with traditions one, three, five, and six, the a. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
The exclusive use of cal in alanon meetings supports alanons first tradition. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. I will post again on helpful reads from the big book. Anon s basic book reflects the shared wisdom of al. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. These steps are adapted, nearly verbatim, from the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous.
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