Oct 4, 2010 · Alcoholism-12 Step Support - discussion topics for AA meeting - Hello all. Can anyone point me to a good (long) list of discussion topics for AA meetings? I'm especially interested in topics for beginner meetings. I've found the material on the AA website as well as at the Grapevine. I guess I'm being lazy and am

Dec 21, 2021 · As the holiday season is upon us, one of the most critical and reliable Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) promises to remember is “you are never alone,” not even on Christmas. For those who are available, the Christmas day meeting can be very beneficial during a time when all sorts of temptations are thrown our way.

Mar 9, 2014 · Alcoholism-12 Step Support - Topic Meetings in AA -- are we missing out on something ? - many on the board here attend AA Meetings and as we know many don't one advantage to attending AA meetings may be some are Topic Meetings these are issues brought up and discussed within the Group that help the Recovering one so as

Jun 22, 2009 · "Keep it simple" (KISS) was a phrase that Dr. Bob used in the early days of AA to remind Bill Wilson that too much information was destructive for the newcomer. What he really meant (IMO) was something alone the lines of "Let's stay focused". It really is a simple program if you examine the last paragraph in the basic text (first 164 pages):

Sep 15, 2013 · Yes, newcomers go to meetings and it is very important that the message is present for their benefit, as well as the benefit of all who go. But the day AA becomes rigid and professional is the day that I will stop going. We are humans, and we have problems. That is the entire reason AA started to begin with.

Sep 27, 2016 · seems when the 12th step as a topic, I hear a LOT about carry the message, but little about the other 2 parts of the 12th step, so what a spiritual awakening is-practicing these principles in all our affairs, which brings up another good topic:-what are the principles.

Apr 12, 2004 · Alcoholism-12 Step Support - Suggested Topics For Discusion Meetings - Suggested Topics For Discussion Meetings Service Material from the General Service Office GENERAL IDEAS 1. The Twelve Steps Some groups discuss one Step a week. If there is a newcomer attending for the first time, the group may change the topic to

May 26, 2004 · Alcoholism-12 Step Support - AA Newcomers Meeting Topics - We have just started an AA newcomers Meeting, and I am puting together a discusion topic list. I figured that a great place to get some feedback and suggestions would be right here. Thanks everyone!

Aug 17, 2016 · Aa tells you to follow its system of spirituality, Smart tells you that your spirituality is not part of their program, success has nothing to do with your faith. I found in the end, I do combine my "catholic" faith, on my own, and the talent that was put into Smart recovery makes for a nice well rounded approach.

Oct 28, 2012 · But, go and bring this up as a topic and work through it. "Cessation of drinking is but the first step away from a highly strained, abnormal condition." (p. 122, AA) Drinking is but the symptom of another giant problem but also in Chapter 3 we learn the Higher Power is our resolve from taking the first drink..will power will lose and obsession ...