What issues in my life could benefit from a longterm inventory. We keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions. Twelve steps of naranon family group elaboration of the steps see links below. How to live successfully with others can also be found within our traditions. Sm f122 the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous.
Reprinted with permission of al anon family group headquarters, inc. The 12 traditions and althe 12 traditions and al anon anon tools in relationshipstools in relationships prince of peace lutheran church 4720 galley road, colorado springs, co 80915 saturday, october 23 rd 2010 1. The 12 steps tell us how the program of aa works and the 12 traditions tell us why it works. Anon alateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. In alanon, we strive for an everdeeper understanding of these steps, and pray for the wisdom to apply them to our lives. Al anon has adopted these group guidelines and over the years has found them sound and wise. Alcoholism12 step support what does tradition 11 mean anyway. Over the years, four booklets were introduced to assist members in resolv. 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.
One of the most important things about our new way of life is being a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. Each group should be autonomous, except in matters affecting other naranon family groups, or n. The twelve traditions of na excepts from the basic text and it works. I also appreciated the information on the 12 traditions which helped me to understand al anon groups more. The second portion of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous a. The 12 traditions of aa ensure the survival of alcoholics anonymous in order that it is always available to help those suffering from alcohol dependence tradition 1. What are the twelve traditions and why are they so. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. The twelve concepts for na service were modeled on aas twelve concepts for world service, published by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Our group experience suggests that our unity depends upon our adherence to these traditions. Tradition one taught me to stick with the group that helped me to get better. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and.
We do this by practicing the twelve steps of nar anon, by encouraging and understanding our addicted. In 1992, the four booklets were combined into one and retitled alanon alateen service manual p. Alanons twelve traditions, 1996 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. Based on the 12 traditions open the meeting with a moment of silence to reflect on why everyone is here and what the body hopes to achieve. Twelve steps, twelve traditions, twelve concepts naranon. Alanon family groups al anon speaker 12step recovery. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. The traditions of alcoholics anonymous in relationships dave and polly p. Our leaders are but trusted servantsthey do not govern. The traditions of alcoholics anonymous in relationships.
This cal conference approved literature explains in depth the 12 steps of alanon in easy to understand and apply language. Paths to recovery is the definitive book for everyone in alanon. It explains the history behind alanon and really helps me to work the program. These guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al. They represent a way of life appealing to all people of goodwill, of any religious faith or of none. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. The twelve steps and twelve traditions cocaine anonymous. How am i using what i learned in steps four through nine to help with my inventory. How and why first tradition our common welfare should come first. A newcomer was in the meeting, sharing how she had tried to go it alone, but. Traditions teps vice y y ts the principles of the traditions guide al anon family groups any regular. The 12 traditions of al anon are principles of unity, and are the second of the three al anon legacies bridging steps recovery and concepts service. We admitted we were powerless over the addict that our lives had become unmanageable.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This week, during a meeting on step one and tradition one, i became filled with gratitude for sanon and the courageous souls who share. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. Alateens twelve traditions, 2004, 2007 by alanon family group headquarters, inc. These twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the.
The naranon family groups have no opinion on outside issues. It contains both the 12 steps and 12 traditions of alanon, plus other core writings that can help you get onand stay onthe road to recovery. The relatives of addicts, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves a naranon family group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation. 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. They are just as necessary to the life of our fellowship as the steps are to the life of each member. Our group experience suggests that the unity of the naranon family groups depends upon our adherence to these traditions. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. 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. The twelve traditions serve as the framework by which the internal operations of all 12 step programs operate. Using the traditions in personal and romantic relationships the practice of the 12 steps of both the aa and alanon programs puts our lives in order, but not necessarily our relationships. Definitely worth reading if you are going to or are working the 12 steps. Anon alateen program is based on the twelve steps adapted from alcoholics anonymous, which we try, little by little, one day at a time, to apply to our lives, along with our slogans and the serenity prayer. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of alanon.
Its the ideal gift for anyone you know whose life is touched by anothers addiction. Alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The twelve traditions tradition one 129 our common welfare should come first. Naranon twelfth step work should remain forever non. 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. How often am i setting aside time to do a longterm periodic inventory. On october 27, 1996, my wife, polly, and i celebrate 16 years of marriage. For our group purpose there is but one authority a loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. The twelve traditions of cocaine anonymous the twelve traditions comprise the organizational guidelines under which the autonomous groups of c. Al anon family groups al anon speaker 12 step recovery. Traditions teps vice y y ts the principles of the traditions guide alanon family groups any regular.
Microsoft word sm f122 the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. The 12 traditions and althe 12 traditions and al anon. We need guard with special care the anonymity of all n.
As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. The short form of the 12 traditions are what is most often read at the beginning of a. The twelve traditions are the principles that keep 12step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous aa and alanon, focused on their primary task of fellowship. The twelve traditions serve as the framework by which the internal operations of all 12step programs operate. Reprinted with permission of alanon family group headquarters, inc. The traditions summarize the alanon principles that have proven to help alanon groups function effectively. Twelve traditions of naranon naranon family groups. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. The traditions evolved from the experience of aa groups in trying to solve their problems of living and working together. I found this book very helpful as i continue in my recovery. Cypress, california july, 1995 august, 1996 november, 1999 august, 2000 may, 2002 foreword in this workshop, we go over some ideas on how the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous can be used in a relationship, specifically a romancebased or lovebased relationship. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us.
The 12 traditions of aa ensure the survival of alcoholics anonymous in order that it is always available to help those suffering from alcohol dependence. The traditions can apply to my everyday life in very simple ways also. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The second part of the book follows the same format for the twelve traditions of al anon. For our group purpose there is but one authority a loving god as he may express himse.
Questions pertaining to the twelve traditions and the twelve concepts of service continually arise within our fellowship. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his personal creed. Home 12 traditions these guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in al anon groups and in the worldwide fellowship of al anon as a whole. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever. Alcoholics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. Twelve steps and twelve traditions pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other nar anon family groups, or n. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. That portion of the book is based on the experience of the entire fellowship that existed when it was published in 1955.
The traditions are guidelines that support harmony at the group level. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Alanon has adopted these group guidelines and over the years has found them sound and wise. Our leaders are but trusted servants they do not govern. The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. The twelve traditions of na we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions. Although they are only suggestions, al anon s unity and perhaps even its survival are dependent on adherence to these principles. This cal conference approved literature explains in depth the 12 steps of al anon in easy to understand and apply language. This is the 7th print of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, this book deals with the. Just as bill was going to do something that was good in his life, the group overruled him for a better idea.
Our first tradition concerns unity and our common welfare. For our group purposes there is but one authority a. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. The 12 steps read simply, but they are much deeper in their meaning than the literal words define as.
Tradition five 151 bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, eloquence, or on any special individual skills. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Itradition 11 our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. Al anon s twelve traditions, 1996 by al anon family group headquarters, inc. The 12 traditions of alanon are principles of unity, and are the second of the three alanon legacies bridging steps recovery and concepts service. Nov 21, 2019 the twelve traditions are the principles that keep 12 step support groups, like alcoholics anonymous aa and al anon, focused on their primary task of fellowship.
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