The alanonalateen service manual for 2010 20 can be accessed and downloaded in pdf form from the alanonalateen member section of the alanon web site please see the information above to access the members area. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. By sharing common experiences and applying the al anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem. Publication date 19870600 topics psychopathology addiction, psychology. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Aa is an important part of a complete addiction treatment program. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. This method of collecting data from 12step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in alanon as consistent with the traditions. After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that al anon has no promises. They determined that the passage in question was not any more or less valid than any other. Compulsive drinking affects the drinker and it affects the drinkers relationships. Members help each other by practicing the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous themselves, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
That said, im an al anon sponsored out of the big book. Al anon meeting schedule for oklahoma city metro and outlying areas, including spanish speaking meetings. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. These recordings are from the big book study website, which has recordings of people sharing their experience, strength and hope in face to face meetings as they work through step 1. Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism was written in 1939.
Al anon is the most widely used form of help for cos in the united states miller et al. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. Alanon opening statement stresses improving family life. Holistic, private pay, 12 step, executive, and located in beautiful panama. Sep 19, 2019 for friends and family of a person dealing with alcohol or drug addiction, detachment can be a difficult concept to grasp. This method of collecting data from 12step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in alanon as consistent. Our problems lose their power to dominate our thoughts and our lives. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work.
Jan 23, 2009 the al anon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. If you are wanting a guide to working the twelve steps of al anon, paths to recovery is a great book to use. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express. Jun 10, 2019 al anon, the family support group offshoot of alcoholics anonymous, is a 12step program for those who live with alcoholism in their home. To access the service manual, enter the members area, then click on publications, then click on service manual. Box 182 madison square station 196, jiew conference york n. Al anon is for the family and friends as youve discovered and it is there i found my way to healing and dealing of the affects of this disease. Alanon family groups meet in over countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved ones drinking. I have formatted the text and made a pdf for my wall. Alanon does not list anything in our literature as promises.
The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. The pdf format can be open for reading from the freely available pdf reader from adobe and can be written. I went to a meeting that had the alanon promises on a large. Al anon and adult children of alcoholics are fellowships for those who are spouses, family members or significant others of alcoholics. It gives a clear and concise picture of the alanon fellowship, its purpose and functions and how it helps us to resolve group problems and maintain unity. Do you make promises about behavior, such as, ill get better school marks, go to church or keep my room clean in exchange for a promise that the fighting and drinking will stop. My life and relationships would not be the same without it. Other tools of alanon recovery slogans, the serenity. General service conference approved literature alcoholics anonymous and a. Al kohallek alcoholic his wife, allienon al anon and als sponsor louis pazeniton lou is passing it on are the main characters in our examples.
Understanding ourselves and alcoholism alanonalateen. Audio edition of al anon s basic book discusses our mutualhelp program of recovery, including personal stories. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara. Those were two of our slogans, part of our alanon therapy. It seemed like step 7 was everywhere in july duh, the 7 th month and now that ive hashed it over so much in my mind i almost didnt want. Alanon meetings alanon information services of oklahoma. Right click to save picture or tap and hold for seven second if you are using iphone or ipad. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I will look as well as i can, dress becomingly, keep my voice low, be courteous, criticize not one bit. A beginning approach to the twelve concepts of service is included. I wont find fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate anybody but myself. Though we may never be perfect, continued spiritual progress will reveal to us our enormous potential.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. A u201chow to do itu201d al anon alateen getting in touch al anon faces alcoholism. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. This file has questions in spanish covering all of the 12 steps in microsoft word 2000 format. Al anon alateen literature canada books pamphlets workbooks. Newcomers and members article pdf available in journal of studies on alcohol and drugs 746. 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. One day at a time think let go and let god easy does it listen and learn.
Bill and lois wilson, cofounders of aa and al anon alcoholics anonymous aa history and archives. The al anon declaration let it begin with me when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help let the hand of al anon and alateen always be there, and let it begin with me. Al kohallek alcoholic his wife, allienon al anon and al s sponsor louis pazeniton lou is passing it on are the main characters in our examples. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
Home more about al anon readings suggested preamble to the 12 steps suggested preamble to the 12 steps 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. The al anon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Sober and active in the program since 261957, al kohalek, has used his. The alanon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Coda is a fellowship for those who have difficulty in maintaining healthy, functional relationships with others, regardless of whether those others. Isbn 0916856011 library of congress catalog card no. Alanon family groups al anon, 12step mutualhelp groups for families and friends of problemdrinking individuals, offer help to deal with the impact of anothers drinking.
In al anon we recommend you work the steps with a sponsor. One item lacking in the newcomer pack is our sheet detachment s17. I so understand the letter above i can directly relate as i am also in recovery on the other side of the rooms. Sixteen hours and 19 minutes long, narrated by anonymous al anon members whose willingness to participate in this service project made the audio book possible. Ugh, step 4 when i go to step meetings i always breathe a sigh of relief when we get over the hump and pass these middle steps, sometimes called the action steps because we have to get out in the world and do something other than just think about it. Members work their program by being willing to attend meetings on a regular basis, reading al anon alateen literature, getting a sponsor, working toward applying the 12 steps of recovery to their. This meeting schedule is a downloadable and printer friendly pdf. The al anon promises if we willing surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Al anon details to health fund organisations submit personal stories to australink identify suitable magazines for al anon information to be submitted. Aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio when one alcoholic, bill wilson, talked to another alcoholic, bob smith, about the nature of alcoholism and a possible solution. We try to stick to general al anon principles, but perhaps slightly looser than a normal meeting. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. This step encourages us to work and practice the twelve steps of al anon ourselves and to share the al anon message of recovery with others. If you answered yes to some of these questions, alateen may be able to help you.
The following is a list of conference approved skits pdf files that can be downloaded and printed. They determined that the passage in question was not any more or less valid than any other sources of hope in our literature, and that it should not be promoted as promises or gifts. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. Humbly ask our higher power to remove our shortcomings. All of these resources are in pdf format and can be accessed using adobe reader. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The alanon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. This site contains al anon meeting information as well as other information related to al anon in maine. F2 information and tips for grs as forum representatives letting your group know about the forum. I love the promises of alanon and the ones for aa as well. The aa promises i find they apply to alanon, and theyre. With the help of other early members, the book alcoholics anonymous.
Even though the alcohol may be gone, and the alcoholic gone or recovering in aa, we are still affected. Our traditions state that we practice the 12 steps of aa ourselves, and i know of no better place to find the directions to do the 12 steps of aa other than the big big and the aa 12 and 12. Al anon, the family support group offshoot of alcoholics anonymous, is a 12step program for those who live with alcoholism in their home. See the schedule of alateen meetings in the twin cities metropolitan area. How al anon works for families friends of alcoholics. How al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics. The al anon gifts promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps and work the program, our lives will be transformed. This is the best al anon recovery book i have ever read. We will tell part of their journey through this process, this way of life.
Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg. From as early as 1977, the literature committee turned down suggestions to adopt material from a. After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that alanon has no promises. If we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps and work the program, our lives will be transformed. The opening or welcome statement is usually read at the start of every meeting as a way to welcome newcomers and remind other group participants why the group exists.
Laser engraved wooden plaques humility alcoholics anonymous related recovery gifts at. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps. 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.
Open letter from the alcoholic alanon family group. We will become mature, responsible individuals with a great capacity for joy, fulfillment, and wonder. 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. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Sometime the active drinking has stopped, or the active drinker may not live with us anymore. Service conference, al anon s largest representative group conscience, has not designated anything as such. Communications, or call 757 5631600 during business hours 8. Al anon alateenmeetingsof northeasternoklahoma check the bulletin board on our website or call office for updates afgintergroupserviceoffice. It is the guardian of our traditions and of our unity. In the context of the al anon program, detach with love is the idea that the family has to let go of their loved ones problem.
Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their. Members work the program by being willing to attend meetings on a regular basis, reading al anon alateen literature, getting a sponsor, working toward applying the 12 steps of recovery to their lives and by becoming involved in al anon service work as they begin to recover. The al anon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Many of us have received help from alateen or al anon.
Every alanon member is encouraged to actively use and study the alanon alateen service manual. Other tools of al anon recovery slogans, the serenity prayer, detachment slogans in times of need or distress, we use these ideas and remind ourselves of the underlying principles they embody to help bring us better perspective to our circumstances. I slip one in when i can and one group that i attend also includes the current issue of al anon faces alcoholism. Al anon s promises it is possible for us to find contentment, and even happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Alanon promises tennessee alanon and alateen family groups. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. If youre looking for a free download links of how alanon works pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you.
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