When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. 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. One of the 12 traditions of alanon states that we have no opinion on. Members section group and member resources literature our literature is the principal means by which growth, unity and service in alanon is facilitated. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength. Alanons first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve. The twelve steps of twelve step programs can be used to attain spiritual transformation and unshackle the true self from the constraints of the ego. These 12 step alanon books, coda, and aca books are here to help you in your journey. Audio edition of alanons basic book discusses our mutualhelp program of recovery, including personal stories. Most alanon family groups meetings are topic discussion meetings. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara.
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. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. For further details, see many voices, one journey b31 and lois remembers b7. The influence of the many thousands of books and pamphlets is incalculable. I look forward to other alanon and alateen literature. Alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions by alanon. The resources presented here are some of the first and most standard references for working the 12 step program.
This book is a huge tome, but it includes plenty of food for thought. Incorporating concepts of carl jung, codependency expert darlene lancer lmft provides an indepth, psychospiritual analysis of. Step one 12 steps discussion aa and alanon 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Alanon is new to me and this book has really helped my study of recovery and aa, to see what.
At the end of the book is the twelve concepts of service, the general warranties of the. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. The naranon family groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses addiction. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts does not mean that a. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of alanon. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Learn about the alanon opening statement, which is typically read at the start of every. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our.
The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of al anon. Our program of recovery uses naranons twelve steps and twelve traditions. These personal stories have been updated by the millions that the process has helped, while still retaining the essential recovery principles. Like, why do alanon groups spend so much time reading aloud about the nuts and bolts of the nonprofits bureaucracy. Founded in 1951 by the wives of two alcoholics anonymous members, alanon is based on aas twelve steps.
Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. The 12 steps read simply, but they are much deeper in their meaning than the literal words define as. 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. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. For those who dont know or have never heard of alanon, it is a 12 step recovery program that is the counterpart to the alcoholics anonymous 12 step recovery program. A beginning approach to the twelve concepts of service is included.
The individual stories were at times painful, but many time insightful. Our first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, come alive through essays, reflections, and members stories. If you step in and try to solve problems for others you rob them of the dignity of. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. I found the twelve traditions and concepts more confusing, as they discuss the organization and principles of service within the organization.
It describes each step, gives an example and points to consider. Alateen, a part of alanon, is a recovery program for young people impacted by a loved ones alcoholism. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. The alanon program is based on the suggested twelve steps of. 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. Our collection of more than 500 books is divided over eleven subject categories and 18 pages of the very best in 12 step program and book titles for recovery from addiction available on the market. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. Learn the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, the purpose of the. We help by providing online discussion, meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition 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. 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. A 12 step guide to recovery for misfits, freaks, and weirdos addiction recovery and alanon selfhelp book by bucky sinster oct 1, 2008. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses.
But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. Now, as long as i practice patience, recovery is a manageable and adventurous process instead of an arduously sought end point. I found this book very helpful as i continue in my recovery. Countless thousands of people around the world have been restored to joyful living by practicing the principles embodied in alanons twelve steps and twelve. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out.
Alanonalateen service manual our alanon literature is only one of the tools in the alanon programme and is most beneficial. For a liberating approach to aas 12 step program of recovery, you might want to consider the little book. The first part of the book contains the al anon twelve steps, short chapters elaborating on the meaning of the twelve steps and a member stor relating to each step. Over the years, the steps have become the foundation of many twelve step programs such as narcotics anonymous and cocaine anonymous. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the al anon declaration, a preface about al anons 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. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope.
Paths to recovery covers the 12 steps, 12 traditions and 12 concepts of alanon. The naranon program is based on its twelve steps, twelve traditions, twelve concepts, its slogans, and the serenity prayer. We will carry the message of hope throughout the world to those affected by the addiction of someone near to them. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alanon 12step recovery program love it or leave it. The only requirement to be a member and attend naranon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a. We have all the books needed and the most popular books, workbooks and program materials asked for. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The twelve steps were adopted nearly wordforword by alanonalateen. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the alanon declaration, a preface about alanons 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 alanon at the start of the book. We encourage naranon groups to discuss the situations being faced and the options you have to provide safe environments for those who attend your meetings. The first part of the book contains the alanon twelve steps, short chapters elaborating on the meaning of the twelve steps and a member stor relating to each step.
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