CAS 154 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Twelve-Step Program, Twelve Traditions, Narcotics Anonymous
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Chapter 10: twelve-step and other types of support groups. Alcoholics anonymous: 61,500 groups and 1. 4 million members in the u. s. and canada. History of aa: birth date of aa: june 10, 1935; founders: bill wilson and dr. bob smith, talking to other alcoholics to avoid drinking themselves. My name is (first name) and i"m an alcoholic. hi, ____. : no cross talk rule don"t address previous speakers, aa meetings are designed for support in maintaining sobriety, not therapy, members are encouraged to seek a sponsor . Aa and spirituality: broad utilization of a spiritual support program is unique in the helping professions, spiritual themes of aa: release, gratitude, humility, and tolerance. Many roads, one journey: better defining the purpose as supporting and encouraging each other through the healing process, charlotte davis kasl, author of many roads, one journey: moving beyond the 12.