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 study of these steps is essential to progress in the al anon program. Living the legacies p92 al anonalateen service manual version 2 p. The traditions of alcoholics anonymous in relationships. He said, type these up and lets get some copies made. The traditions that follow bind us together in unity.
The 12 traditions serve as a guideline or manual that defines the internal operations of the 12 step programs. Reprinted with permission of alanon family group headquarters, inc. Anon point the way to a normal, useful life for the individual. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. Al anon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. The twelve steps the twelve traditions alanon of greater.
Defined 12 step information and history for 12 step programs. Alanon alateen service manual pdf northern california al. My sponsor gave me a handwritten copy of the 12 traditions checklist and said, you did say you can type, didnt you. Al kohallek goes 12 stepping this workbook includes all twelve steps, which may be applied to any area of our life. Spanish 12 steps chinese 12 steps japanese 12 steps german 12 steps french 12 steps russian 12 steps. We also carry a few titles in spanish and can order others on request. For the most part, the steps are usually very similar in wording, building on the wisdom of the initial 12 steps. Alanons 12 traditions are guidelines for promoting harmony and growth in alanon groups and in the worldwide fellowship of alanon as a whole. The twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the al anon fellowship. The 12 steps for the different groups include groups such as narcotics anonymous, gamblers anonymous, overeaters anonymous, marijuana anonymous, emotions anonymous, codependents anonymous and many others.
Al anon s program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Sources include 12 steps and 12 traditions, the aa grapevine, a couple of aa pamphlets on the traditions, chuck c. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in alanon, and the traditions help alanon groups sustain their unity and fellowship. Were holding a 12 traditions meeting next saturday, and groups and members will be coming from all over southern california, to the meeting. Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in al anon, and the traditions help al anon groups sustain their unity and fellowship. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al. Do forgive be honest with yourself be humble take it easy tension is harmful play find recreation and hobbies keep on trying whenever you fail learn all the facts about alcoholism attend alanon meetings often pray. G12 starting an alanon group starting and building a healthy group is a spiritual undertaking. Alanons twelve traditions, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. Anonalateen intergroup carry an almost complete selection of conference approved literature in english, although occasionally an item may be out of stock. Alanon steps, traditions and concepts welcome to al. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. Anons world services is contained in the general warranties of the conference, article 12 of the charter.
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 alcoholics. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of alanon. The steps gave me a heart, and the traditions gave me a backbone. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. Our leaders are but trusted servantsthey do not govern. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by alanon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. The twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of debtors anonymous. Using alanon steps in our personal lives this series of podcasts discusses how alanons twelve steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. Thirtysix principles of recovery by debtors anonymous apr 10, 2019 4. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting another group or al anon or aa as a whole.
All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. Many groups choose to have a member read one or all, of the twelve steps, twelve traditions andor twelve concepts of service. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting another group or alanon or aa as a whole. Dont be selfrighteous try to dominate, nag, scold or complain lose. Alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions by alanon. They guide the groups in their relations with other groups, with aa and the outside world. The 12 traditions are the principles that keep 12 step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous and the al anon family support group, focused on their primary purpose of fellowship. We who live, or have lived, with the problem of alcoholism understand as perhaps few others can. Many groups choose to have a member read one or all, of the twelve. These steps are adapted, nearly verbatim, from the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous.
Our first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, come alive through essays, reflections, and members stories. Aa, na, al anon, na, alateen, naranon translated aa 12 steps, and our history of the 12 steps page in many world languages. This is the 7th print of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, this book deals with. The traditions summarize the alanon principles that have proven to help alanon groups function effectively. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to. Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg alanon. The traditions evolved from the experience of aa groups in trying to solve their problems of living and working together. The twelve steps and twelve traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity. The 12 traditions recovery slogans 12 step prayers meeting formats 12 step versions. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his personal creed. The twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the alanon fellowship. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. These twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. The only requirement to be a member and attend naranon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a. 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.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Alanon has adopted these group guidelines and over the years has found them sound and wise. Our group experience suggests that our unity depends upon our adherence to these traditions. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Buy al anon s twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous world services inc. Tradition five 151 bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, eloquence, or on any special individual skills. At meetings, members share with each other the personal lessons learned from practicing from these steps. This site is like a library, you could find million. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recover.
We are a 12step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Ideas for this workshop came from published material and friends in the aa and alanon community. How and why does a 12step program work for compulsive eating. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of. Permission to use the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous for adaptation granted by aa world services, inc. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid. The twelve steps provide a means for taking specific, healthy actions in response to our frustration resulting from someone elses drinking. I also appreciated the information on the 12 traditions which helped me to understand al anon groups more. 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.
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. Alanons twelve concepts of service, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. The first time i saw the 12 traditions checklist it was in early 1986. The twelve steps and twelve traditions come alive through the essays, personal reflections, and stories from alanon members. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. For an indepth study of the twelve steps, read the twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition available from our bookstore. I have really enjoyed this 12 weeks of tradition study.
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. Questions pertaining to the twelve traditions and the twelve. Our program of recovery uses naranons twelve steps and twelve traditions. Although they are only suggestions, alanons unity and perhaps even its survival are dependent on adherence to these principles.
Alanons twelve steps, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. Alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. We, too, were lonely and frustrated but in alanon we. In adapted form, the steps are also used by alanon family. The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous,translated spanish. The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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.
It took some of the tweaks and wobbles out of my backbone, and made it a bit more flexible. Definitely worth reading if you are going to or are working the 12 steps. 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 alanons message worldwide. 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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