According to tradition two of alanons twelve traditions. 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. The traditions summarize the alanon principles that have proven to help alanon groups function effectively. All of the files on this page have the same questions, but the files are in different formats so you can use the format that is most appropriate for your situation. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and. Steps, twelve traditions andor twelve concepts of service. Alanon family groups al anon speaker 12step recovery. Alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Definitely worth reading if you are going to or are working the 12 steps. This workbook is designed to be used with alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions.
In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al. 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 alanon alateen members. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Our leaders are but trusted servantsthey do not govern.
These questions are designed to help you work step 4 of a 12 step program. Alanons 12 concepts the twelve concepts are guides for service. Box 217, hamilton, nsw 2303 phone 0 alanon 0 252666. Includes meeting format, as well as ideas and information to encourage group unity. It is meaningful for those who are looking for help and it is a classic book. Our lives, the lives of all to come depend squarely upon it. Al anon talk father tom, steps to restoring sanity. 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. At meetings, members share with each other the personal lessons learned from practicing from these steps. The 12 traditions serve as a guideline or manual that defines the internal operations of the 12step programs. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well.
Anons basic book is ideal for sharing widely with newcomers as a way of paying our gratitude forward. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his personal creed. Members work the program by being willing to attend meetings on a regular basis, reading alanonalateen literature, getting a sponsor, working toward applying the 12 steps of recovery to their lives and by becoming involved in alanon service work as they begin to recover. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara. Alanon traditions and keep its door open to all alanon. These steps are adapted, nearly verbatim, from the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Alanon adopted the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous for their use word for. How al anon works for families friends of alcoholics book summary. I found this book very helpful as i continue in my recovery. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in alanon, and the traditions help alanon groups sustain their unity and fellowship. Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg alanon. Traditions as a guide to healthy relationships it is said that the unity of alcoholics anonymous and al anon is the most cherished quality our fellowships have. This cal conference approved literature explains in depth the 12 steps of alanon in easy to understand and apply language.
The 12 traditions are the principles that keep 12step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous and the alanon family support group, focused on their primary purpose of fellowship. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by alanon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions hardcover 15 mar 1981. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions free online.
They show how twelfth step work can be done on a broad scale and how members of a world service office can relate to each other and to the groups, through a world service conference, to. The 12 steps read simply, but they are much deeper in their. The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. The 12 steps read simply, but they are much deeper in their meaning than the literal words define as. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting another group or alanon or aa as a whole. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the. Alanon family groups is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the. 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. The practice of our 12 steps puts our lives in order, but not necessarily our relationships. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. No matter if it is na, oa, al anon, aa, or any other program molded from the.
Our group experience suggests that our unity depends upon our adherence to these traditions. 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. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. The 12 traditions are the principles that keep 12step support groups, like. I also appreciated the information on the 12 traditions. G7 alanonalateen participation in an aa area convention when alanon and.
This is the audio version of twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Includes the suggested alanon preamble to the twelve steps. By answering detailed questions about the text, the person using the workbook can gain greater knowledge and understanding of the alanon program. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions by alanon. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be palliative care research filetype pdf read.
Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. Anonalateen intergroup carry an almost complete selection of conference approved literature in english, although occasionally an item may be out of stock. Home more about alanon readings suggested preamble to the 12 steps suggested preamble to the 12 steps 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. Study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. These twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. This book is for people interested in alanon and to learn more about the 12 steps. The twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the alanon fellowship.
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