How do you introduce yourself at an Al Anon meeting?

In meetings most members introduce themselves by first name only. We gather as equals, from unknown or unnamed origins until we get to know each other in Al-Anon. But we all know that the third definition doesn’t apply—because Al-Anon members have plenty of indi- viduality and personality!

What are Al Anon 12 principles?

Al‑Anon’s Twelve Suggested Steps

1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

What are the three obstacles to success in Al-Anon?

Three Obstacles to Success in Al‑Anon

  • Discussions of religion: Al‑Anon is not allied with any sect or denomination.
  • Gossip: We meet to help ourselves and others learn and use the Al‑Anon philosophy.
  • Dominance: Our leaders are trusted servants; they do not govern.

What is the structure of an Al-Anon meeting?

Beginners’ meetings are conducted by an Al-Anon member who understands the spiritual principles expressed in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. When chairing a beginners’ meet- ing, members simply share the experience, strength, and hope that they found in the Al-Anon program of recovery.

What are the 3 A’s in Al Anon?

awareness, acceptance, and action
Join Spencer, Swetha, and Kelli as we talk about “the 3 A’s”, which are awareness, acceptance, and action.

What are the three legacies in Al Anon?

Al-Anon’s Guiding Principles

  • Recovery through the Twelve Steps.
  • Unity through the Twelve Traditions.
  • Service through the Twelve Concepts of Service.

What are the Al Anon tools?

Al-Anon has three sets of guiding principles that are referred to as our Three Legacies. These Legacies were adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous….Slogans

  • One Day at a Time.
  • Think.
  • Let Go and Let God.
  • Easy Does It.
  • Listen and Learn.
  • Together We Can Make It.
  • First Things First.
  • Live and Let Live.

What are the main principles of Al Anon?

What are the Al-Anon Guiding 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 does principles above personalities mean?

What does “principles before personalities” really mean? It means we practice honesty, humility, compassion, tolerance, and patience with everyone, whether we like them or not. Putting principles before personalities teaches us to treat everyone equally.

What are the main principles of Al-Anon?

What step is principles before personalities?

However, in recovery, we are asked to place the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous before everything else. This means that we must choose honesty, open-mindedness and willingness, along with patience, humility and understanding.