How do you introduce yourself in Al-Anon?
In meetings most members introduce themselves by first name only. We gather as equals, from unknown or unnamed origins until we get to know each other in Al-Anon. But we all know that the third definition doesn’t apply—because Al-Anon members have plenty of indi- viduality and personality!
How does an Al-Anon meeting begin?
General suggestions for a beginners’ meeting format: Open the meeting with the Serenity Prayer and the Suggested Al-Anon/Alateen Welcome. Let newcomers know that what is said in our meetings, and member-to-member, is confidential, that anonymity is an important principle of our program.
What is the Al-Anon prayer?
God, grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.
What is the message of Al-Anon?
Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. “Al-Anon has but one purpose to help families of alcoholics. 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.”
How do I speak to an Al-Anon meeting?
Give a brief description of yourself before you came to Al‑Anon/Alateen, concentrating on your behavior and not that of the alcoholic or others. Describe how you have changed your life by using the tools of the program. Share on a particular Step, slogan, or Al‑Anon/Alateen book or pamphlet that was especially helpful.
What is the Alano Club?
The Alano Club is located at the corner of Garden and Cota Streets in Downtown Santa Barbara. It is a site for Recovery meetings, fellowship, and recreation. It is a place of hope for those who are suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction; a place to go when afraid, or lonely and suffering.
What is the structure of an Al-Anon meeting?
GROUP. The Group is the basic unit, where close personal interchanges among members take place and where Al-Anon ideas are discussed and applied to specific personal problems. The Group Representative (GR) is a member who represents the group at District meetings and Area Assemblies where groups share information.
What is the 7th Step prayer?
“My creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength as I go out from here to do your bidding.”
What is the Al-Anon 3rd step prayer?
3rd Step Prayer God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will.
What are Al-Anon 12 principles?
Al‑Anon’s Twelve Suggested Steps
| 1. | We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. |
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| 2. | Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. |
| 3. | Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. |
What are the three legacies?
The Three Legacies of AA are: recovery, unity and service.
- The suggestions for recovery are the Twelve Steps;
- The suggestions for achieving unity are the Twelve Traditions;
- The suggestions for service are described in Twelve Concepts for World Service, The AA Service Manual and Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age.