Countless thousands of people around the world have been restored to joyful living by practicing the principles embodied in alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions. Defined 12 step information and history for 12 step programs. Buy alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous world services inc. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by alanon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal. Anon point the way to a normal, useful life for the individual. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. The traditions summarize the alanon principles that have proven to help alanon groups function effectively. Home more about al anon readings suggested preamble to the 12 steps suggested preamble to the 12 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. 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. Aa, na, al anon, na, alateen, naranon translated aa 12 steps, and our history of the 12 steps page in many world languages. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. Alanons twelve traditions, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc.
Sources include 12 steps and 12 traditions, the aa grapevine, a couple of aa pamphlets on the traditions, chuck c. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recover. Alanon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution.
Our first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, come alive through essays, reflections, and members stories. If you are wanting a guide to working the twelve steps of al anon, paths to recovery is a great book to use. Anon alateen information services of greater minneapolis, minnesota 7204 west 27th street suite 101. Anonalateen intergroup 253 state street saint paul, mn 55107 usa. The 12 traditions of alanon inland empire of california. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. It is very very easy to tell people who are reliable and do not gossip too much. The 12 traditions recovery slogans 12 step prayers meeting formats 12 step versions.
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 families of alcoholics. The traditions of alcoholics anonymous in relationships. They represent a way of life appealing to all people of goodwill, of any religious faith or of none. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. Al anon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers.
Alanons twelve concepts of service, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. I have really enjoyed this 12 weeks of tradition study. The traditions evolved from the experience of aa groups in trying to solve their problems of living and working together. Alanons 12 steps study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of al anon. 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. 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. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. 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. Anons world services is contained in the general warranties of the conference, article 12 of the charter.
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 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous,translated spanish. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting another group or al anon or aa as a whole. 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. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. Reprinted with permission of al anon family group headquarters, inc. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts does not mean that a. Ideas for this workshop came from published material and friends in the aa and alanon community. 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. Al anon s twelve steps, 1996 by al anon family group headquarters, inc. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of.
Reprinted with permission of alanon family group headquarters, inc. Alanon has adopted these group guidelines and over the years has found them sound and wise. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The steps gave me a heart, and the traditions gave me a backbone. Alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the alanon fellowship. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting another group or alanon or aa as a whole. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara. 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 a lcoholics.
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 steps the twelve traditions alanon of greater. Al anon s program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. If you are wanting a guide to working the twelve steps of alanon, paths to recovery is a great book to use. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his personal creed. We who live, or have lived, with the problem of alcoholism understand as perhaps few others can. The twelve steps and twelve traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al. Many groups choose to have a member read one or all, of the twelve steps, twelve traditions andor twelve concepts of service. About the twelve traditions the traditions bind us together in unity. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and. It took some of the tweaks and wobbles out of my backbone, and made it a bit more flexible. Ideas for this workshop came from published material and friends in the aa and al anon community. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of alanon. Alanons books and pamphlets have a great deal to say about how alanon members use the three legacies as a tool for spiritual growth.
We, too, were lonely and frustrated but in alanon we. Although they are only suggestions, alanons unity and perhaps even its survival are dependent on adherence to these principles. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in al anon, and the traditions help al anon groups sustain their unity and fellowship. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by alanon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. At meetings, members share with each other the personal lessons learned from practicing from these steps. Alanons twelve steps, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. 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. In alanon we recommend you work the steps with a sponsor. Tradition five 151 bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, eloquence, or on any special individual skills. The traditions of alcoholics anonymous in relationships dave.
The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Anonalateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Living the legacies p92 al anonalateen service manual version 2 p. In al anon we recommend you work the steps with a sponsor. Spanish 12 steps chinese 12 steps japanese 12 steps german 12 steps french 12 steps russian 12 steps. 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. Buy al anon s twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous world services inc. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
Reading of the 12 steps and 12 traditions normally found in the back of hope for today or courage to change on pgs 367369 other alanon literature contains the steps and traditions. The twelve steps and twelve traditions come alive through the essays, personal reflections, and stories from alanon members. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in alanon, and the traditions help alanon groups sustain their unity and fellowship.
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