Study of these steps is essential to progress in the al anon program. Alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions by alanon. In al anon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. The influence of the many thousands of books and pamphlets is incalculable. Nar anon of new jersey makes this web site, including all documents, text, and graphics available for informational purposes only. Im working my way through the nar anon 36 book, steps 1 12.
Al anon 12 steps worksheets and al anon worksheets. The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous great britain. I did find a book called the gentle guide through the 12 steps by patrick carnes which has been helpful in addition to al anon s pathways to recovery book. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express. The only requirement to be a member and attend nar anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a. We admitted we were powerless over the addict that our lives had become unmanageable. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. 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. Let it begin with me when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, let the hand of al anon. 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 twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the al anon fellowship. What issues in my life could benefit from a longterm inventory. Having made an effort to practice these principles in all our affairs, we tried to carry this message to others. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al. Follows the same twelve steps, twelve traditions, and principles as al anon. They thought if they practiced the twelve steps of aa. Finally all pictures weve been displayed in this website will inspire you all. The resources presented here are some of the first and most standard references for working the 12 step program. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. Alanon is a program for the family andor friends of the alcoholic.
Aa, na, al anon, na, alateen, naranon translated aa 12 steps, and our history of the 12 steps page in many world languages. If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. It becomes a neverending cycle of crisis and rescue. Alanons twelve steps, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. Twelve steps and twelve traditions pdf of alcoholics anonymous. I got it in order to follow along with the group, so i. Alanon is a spiritual program and it is based on the twelve steps that were originally used in alcoholics anonymous by its members. The loving interchange of help among members and daily reading of al anon literature thus make us ready to receive the priceless gift of serenity. Spanish 12 steps chinese 12 steps japanese 12 steps german 12 steps french 12 steps russian 12 steps. The twelve steps and twelve traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity. Personally working the steps has made a big difference for me so far.
Most nar anon groups in new jersey use nar anon s daily reader, sharing experience, strength, and hope sesh. We are a 12 step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. The last of the 12 steps is to carry the message to others and to put the principles of the program into practice in every area of your life. 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 families of al coholics. Alanon service center of northern virginia 8569a sudley road manassas, va 20110 703 534help 4357, or tollfree 877 3398350 llamadas en espanol. Groups may want to consider asking members to temporarily stop some of the groups common practices such as hugging, shaking hands, or offering refreshments. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides. Suggested al anon preamble to the twelve 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. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Reprinted with permission of al anon family group headquarters, inc. The 12 steps read simply, but they are much deeper in their meaning than the literal words define as. The nar anon program is based on its twelve steps, twelve traditions, twelve concepts, its slogans, and the serenity prayer. Defined 12 step information and history for 12 step programs. The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous,translated spanish. We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make. I have not been working the 12 steps with a sponsor my recovery basis was non 12 steps until the last 2. I found this book very helpful as i continue in my recovery. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone elses drinking. I think reading about the steps in my husbands naaa literature helped too. By accessing or using this web site in any way, including downloading of any materials, or merely browsing, you agree that nar anon of new jersey is not responsible for errors or any adverse. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. The basis of the program is, simply, to help people stop drinking alcohol. The family recovery program cdrom contains electronic versions of the checklists and handouts referred to in this manual for ease of reproducing.
While aa welcomed those with drug problems, they discouraged discussion of substances besides alcohol. Coping with an alcoholic child alanon family groups. One way to use them is to write your favorite slogans on. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to. Alcoholics anonymous, al anon and other 12 step groups. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to. How often am i setting aside time to do a longterm periodic inventory.
A committee of six gathered in california in august 1953, and organized the first meeting of san fernando valley alcoholics anonymous and narcotics. They represent a way of life appealing to all people of goodwill, of any religious faith or of none. 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 affairs. They show how twelve 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 spread al anon s message worldwide. At many al anon meetings, the twelve steps are introduced with the suggested al anon preamble to the twelve steps.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. The twelve steps these steps are used by members of alcoholics anonymous to achieve sobriety and spiritual growth. I first loved the steps and focused on finding out what was wrong with me, and working to change all that. Because of the tremendous growth of 12 step programs since that time, there are a great deal number of books, websites, treatment facilities and other resources related to the 12 step program. 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. Members section group and member resources literature our literature is the principal means by which growth, unity and service in alanon is facilitated. Buy al anon s twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous world services inc. Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. The 12 traditions wisdom garnered over time and experience about how to maintain recovery communities. We will tell part of their journey through this process, this way of life. Before we came to na, many of us viewed alcohol separately, but we cannot afford.
Recovery slogans sayings that help keep us on track from day to day. The 12 steps for nonaddicts key concepts to live by. Their problems become ours, as objectivity goes out the window. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need alanon. The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Naranon help and support for the family of the addict. Unless were part of a 12 step community, were likely to remain unfamiliar with the vast amounts of wisdom contained in their literature and practices.
We admitted we were powerless over anorexia and bulimiathat our lives had become unmanageable. Our first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, come alive through essays, reflections, and members stories. They were adopted by the abanon fellowship for the enlightenment and guidance of its members. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. It takes courage to look at our unhealthy behaviors. The narcotics anonymous 12 step process is designed to help people beat their addictions privately. These are the principles that made our recovery possible. Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, which we try, little by little, one day at a time, to apply to our lives along with our slogans and the serenity prayer.
We admitted that we were powerless over crystal meth and our lives had become unmanageable. These guidelines are means of promoting harmony and growth in al anon groups and in the worldwide fellowship of al anon as a whole. So i realized, the 12 steps can be the standard 12 steps, but different issues of this book can have different peoples explanations of them, which can also be helpful. A plan of action we come to cma because of our common problem. Al anon s program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. These twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. How am i using what i learned in steps four through nine to help with my inventory.
If you are interested in learning about more ways you can gain sobriety, please contact us at. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For those in recovery programs, practicing step 12 is. The shared experience of alanon and alateen members. Do you have money problems because of someone elses drinking.
The addicted person should make a list of those whom they have. Our group experience suggests that our unity depends upon our adherence to these traditions. Our alanon family groups ought never endorse, finance or lend our name to. My therapist has been active in 12 step work so i do them with her as i go.
Al anon s steps, traditions and concepts the 12 traditions are the principles that keep step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous and the al anon family support group, focused on their primary purpose of fellowship. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. We pay for doctors bills, treatment center stays, attorneys fees, rent, food and cars, often at the expense of. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. Al anon s twelve steps, 1996 by al anon family group headquarters, inc. Alanonalateen service manual this 20182021 edition of the alanonalateen service manual p2427 replaces any previous editions. The 12steps of alcoholics anonymous aa are the spiritual, not necessarily religious, foundation of the recovery program. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in al anon, and the traditions help al anon groups sustain their unity and fellowship. The program addresses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of recovery. Reprinted with permission of alanon family group headquarters, inc. Al anon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five.
Nov 15, 2016 the science behind the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous the history of the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous began over 80 years ago, when a new york businessman and an ohio surgeon began a fellowship based on mutual aid, founded with the goal of helping fellow alcoholics regain and retain their sobriety. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Alanons recovery program family recovery solutions. Trying to cope with a sons or daughters alcohol abuse is one of the most difficult challenges in life. The promises for those who sincerely work the steps. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Our leaders are but trusted servantsthey do not govern. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
It takes time, commitment, the support of one or more al anon groups, and patience. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. To find longterm freedom from the grip of addiction, we work the twelve steps of crystal meth anonymous. Alanon, it turns out, is not a program to fix the alcoholic. The names, details, and circumstances may have been changed to protect the privacy of those. Aa and other 12step groups find lifeline in holding. These steps are adapted, nearly verbatim, from the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. When you attend an na meeting, you will be led through the 12 steps and. Al anon 12 steps worksheets and al anon worksheets can be beneficial inspiration for those who seek a picture according specific categories, you will find it in this website. I recommend the 12 steps of aa even to folks who have never experienced addiction because they provide opportunities for healing, self discovery, and spiritual growth. Our program of recovery uses nar anon s twelve steps and twelve traditions.
The real names of aa members are not being used in order to protect the anonymity of the groups members. We help by providing online discussion, meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. If you do not have adobe reader, you can download it for free at. Here are some common slogans used in recovery circles. This section contains some of the commonly used references for working a 12 step program. Alanon alateen service manual our alanon literature is only one of the tools in the alanon programme and is most beneficial. I did not find a connection to all twelve steps in sequence. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online al anon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The science behind the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. We may be afraid of letting go of behaviors, traits, and feelings we thought had served us well in the past. This piece may be adapted by a general service structure and distributed within that structure starting an alateen group is a spiritual undertaking. We encourage nar anon groups to discuss the situations being faced and the options you have to provide safe environments for those who attend your meetings.