What are the different types of Al-Anon meetings?
Al-Anon offers a variety of meetings for you to attend: Newcomers, Men’s, Women’s, Topic/Discussion, Literature, Speaker, Steps/Traditions, Parent’s, Spanish and more. Each meeting will have its own “flavor”, so we recommend you try six or more different meetings to find the ones right for you.
Who are Al-Anon meetings for?
AL-ANON’S PURPOSE: To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem. Similarly, Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.
Is there an app for Al-Anon meetings?
The official mobile app of the Al-Anon Family Groups is designed to provide an easy way for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking to find hope and help, whether they can attend a face-to-face meeting or not. – An opportunity to subscribe to a daily dose of Al-Anon members’ experience, strength, and hope.
What is detachment with love?
In the context of the Al-Anon program, “detach with love” is the idea that the family has to let go of their loved one’s problem. It gives you permission to let them experience any consequences associated with their drinking or drug use and focus on your own health and well-being.
How can Al-Anon help me?
Through a dedicated support system, introspection and self-work, and 12-step principles, Al-Anon offers a solution to the overwhelming and frightening world of your family or friend’s disease. It helps you from losing yourself in their journey to recovery, while, at the same time, finding yourself on your journey.
What does Al-Anon stand for?
Al-Anon
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Al-Anon | Alcohlics Anonymous (support group for loves ones of alcoholics) |
What is a qualifier in Al-Anon?
What is a Qualifier? Most people attend Al-Anon because they have a “qualifier” in their lives (someone who makes them eligible to attend). A qualifier can be your spouse, your mother, your daughter, a co-worker, a friend… The meetings are open and welcoming and are usually held in the same location as AA meetings.
What goes on at an Al-Anon meeting?
In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Does Al-Anon have zoom meetings?
Electronic Al-Anon meetings are held online and over the phone. Electronic meeting formats include: Phone, Email, Chat, Blog, Bulletin Board, Instant Messaging (Skype, WhatsApp, Discord, etc.), Web Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, etc.) and Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
How do you lovingly detach someone?
How to let go of someone you love
- Identify the reason. Ask yourself why you’re now deciding to detach from the relationship.
- Release your emotions.
- Don’t react, respond.
- Start small.
- Keep a journal.
- Meditate.
- Be patient with yourself.
- Look forward.
What are Al Anon principles?
Al-Anon has three sets of guiding principles called Three Legacies. These include “Recovery through the Twelve Steps,” “Unity through the Twelve Traditions,” and “Service through the Twelve Concepts of Service.”
What is a qualifier in Al Anon?
Where can I find an Al Anon meeting?
Al-Anon meetings marked OPEN welcome attendance by observers, these occasionally include students and professionals who work with alcoholics and their families and want to learn more about Al-Anon. Click on the day to find a meeting. To contact the group records coordinator, click here.
Are there any Alateen meetings in Pennsylvania at this time?
There are no Alateen meetings in Pennsylvania at this time. Young people who are affected by someone else’s drinking are always welcome at any Al-Anon meeting, and Alateen meetings are available via the Al-Anon mobile App (see https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/try-an-alateen-chat-meeting/).
How can Al-Anon Family groups help problem drinkers?
Thousands of family and friends of problem drinkers find help for themselves in the constructive approach offered by Al-Anon Family Groups. In fact, Al-Anon’s sole purpose is to help anyone whose life is or has been adversely affected by someone else’s drinking.
Why is it important to go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?
Attending meetings to learn more about alcoholism and how to deal with its effects is an important tool in our recovery process. It can be difficult going for the first time, but you will be welcomed by other members who remember what their first time was like.