What does open discussion mean in AA?
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What does open discussion mean in AA?
During open discussion meetings, AA members will share their experiences with the rest of the group. They might talk about why they started attending AA and how the group has helped them. These open meetings may focus, in particular, on how non-members can help support their loved one who is a member of the group.
What should I talk about in an AA meeting?
Speaking in A.A.: The Basic Rules The most important thing to remember is that the group wants you to share your experiences honestly. Generally, you’ll want to speak in first person and focus on the revelations or struggles you’ve had as well as how you’ve grown.
What is said at the beginning of A.A. meetings?
Opening: 1. “Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous, a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to stay sober. This is a closed meeting,you are welcome to stay if you have a desire to quit drinking.
What is open discussion?
Open Discussion is the term used to describe unstructured dialogue within a meeting. In an open discussion, anyone present can speak for as long as they like, and there are no rules governing turn-taking, topic adherence, or other constraints on the discussion.
What are the three pertinent ideas?
Our description of the alcoholic, the chapter to the agnostic, and our personal adventure before and after make clear three pertinent ideas: (a) That we were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives. (b) That probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism. (c) That God could and would if He were sought.
Are you not supposed to talk about AA?
Although you do not have to talk at any AA meeting, you should share at some point. By sharing problems you encounter while working on the 12-Steps and striving to lead a sober life, other members can offer you suggestions or new perspective. By not sharing, you run the risk of not seeing other perspectives.
How do you start an open discussion?
To help, try to remember these 5 rules:
- Be Comfortable With Silence. Silence can help people think.
- Invite — Don’t Force — People to Participate. In general, directly calling on people (“Jim, we haven’t heard from you in a while.
- Monitor Group Energy. Open discussion is tiring.
- Ask Open-Ended Questions.
- Remain Neutral.
How do you facilitate an open discussion?
How to Facilitate Discussions
- Understand the role of the facilitator. Stay neutral.
- Provide structure to the discussion.
- Guide the discussion.
- Record the discussion in a visible way.
- Ensure productive group behaviors.
- Summarize the results.
What should you not say to sober someone?
The ultimate guide of what NOT to say to a sober person — and what to say instead
- “Why aren’t you drinking?”
- “How do you know you’re an alcoholic/addict?”
- “Come on, just one drink, we’re celebrating”
- “So everyone’s drinking but Brenda”
- “When will you be able to drink again?” or “When will you be recovered?”
What questions do you ask an alcoholic?
Ten Questions to Ask Yourself about Drinking
- Do I have a hard time stopping after 1 or 2 drinks?
- Can I go one day without a drink?
- Do I drink when lonely, upset, or stressed?
- Do I feel the need to hide my drinking habits?
- Do I ever lose consciousness or blackout when drinking?
Why do I want to work for the AA?
You can make an impact if you share the qualities that make us different: Expertise: we are confident and give excellent service. Collaboration & Dynamism: as catalysts for change, we share common goals and start from a position of trust. Courtesy & Care: we are considerate and act with integrity.
What happens in an AA meeting?
Discussion meetings: During discussion meetings, an AA member serves as the leader of the meeting. They open the meeting and select a topic for discussion. Speaker meetings: During speaker meetings, a person or people share their journeys with alcohol misuse and recovery.
What are AAAA meeting topics for discussion?
AA meeting topics suggested for discussion by the organization include: Attitude Character Fear Freedom Gratitude Higher power Honesty Humility Making amends Resentments Sponsorship Surrender Tools of recovery Tolerance Willingness
What is the difference between open and closed AA meetings?
Open meetings are usually speaker meetings during which a speaker shares their personal story with alcohol misuse and recovery. A closed AA meeting is only for AA group members, or for new participants who have a desire to stop drinking.
What is discussion in the classroom?
Discussion is a tool to be used in the classroom. When it is used correctly it increases students’ enjoyment of the class and strengthens students’ understanding of concepts. It is a tool that needs to be used correctly in order for it to help all of the students in a classroom. Educators can vary group sizes and activities before discussion.
