Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is program designed to assist those recovering from alcohol abuse. In my opinion‚ AA could fall into multiple categories of groups. According to Corey & Corey (2010) definitions of groups‚ AA is representative of a psychotherapy group. Alcoholism is linked to psychological problems and the 12-step program. During my observation‚ I felt the group setting was therapeutic in that members were encouraged to reflect on the changes they wanted to make within themselves (Corey
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For my addiction meeting‚ I chose to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Alcoholism is an addiction that is both‚ professionally and personally relevant for me. Professionally‚ I work at a clinical mental health center were we often see alcoholism or individuals/families in recovery. However‚ on a personal level my grandfather was an alcoholic‚ and both my partner and his father are alcoholics in recovery. My partner‚ only just entered recovery and suffered a recent relapse‚ making
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I decided to attend an Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) group that provides support to individuals who have addictions to substances. The group I decided to attend was an open meeting located in Maryland. The meeting provide assistance to a diverse population that consist of men and women of different ages and cultural backgrounds. The presenting problem that was discussed in the group meeting was addictions to substances. The theoretical perspective the group seemed to be build on is a person- centered
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The 12-Step Treatment Alcoholics Anonymous: The 12-Step Treatment The 12-step program used by Alcoholics Anonymous is a well-known treatment method that’s used for many types of addiction‚ not just alcohol. Alcoholics are encouraged to “work” the 12-steps. The first step involves admitting the powerlessness over alcohol. The second step has the alcoholic believe that there is some type of a greater power working that will help aide the alcoholic to reach sobriety‚ as
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Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group Report Liberty University Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group Report Group therapy has evolved so much that the participant are learning how to help themselves and others. Self-help groups are one of the most popular forms of group therapy. One of the most known self-help groups is Alcoholics Anonymous also known as A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international organization produced to assist alcoholics
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest and most commonly known self-help group in the world. Since the creation of AA in 1935‚ there have been many programs modeled after it‚ which are also based on the 12-Step Program. Some of these include Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Chemically Dependent Anonymous‚ as well as programs for specific drugs‚ such as Cocaine Anonymous (CA) and Crystal Meth Anonymous (NIDA‚ 2012). Attendance and participation for self-help groups are open for anyone to attend and
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single day‚ we walk past many different types of people that come from all walks of life and some who are the typical definition of “normal” that are battling addictions to alcohol. My eyes were opened up a great deal when I attended an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that had a guest speaker named James and if I would have walked past him on the street‚ I would have never known the internal battles that he has faced and does face everyday he gets up out of bed. I went to an early morning meeting
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Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon Groups Nicole P. Thompson SWK-339 Coker College Professor: Jean D. Keefe April 13‚ 2009 Abstract Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon groups have helped a lot of people become sober‚ and to deal with an alcoholic family member. It takes a lot for a person to first admit to having a drinking problem‚ and then share their experiences with a room full of people. If they want help‚ that is what they have to do. Research on two AA meetings provided a lot of
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AA Analysis Alcoholics Anonymous‚ AA‚ is an open discussion meeting with anyone who wants to be a part of it or learn options for help. Many people join AA for the idea that they can relate to others and not feel judged on their past and present life choices. I personally‚ have a hard time understanding alcoholics and what their need for over use of alcohol. I went to an AA meeting with the hopes of understanding and being able to put myself in “their shoes” so that I can learn to help more. From
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Alcoholics Anonymous was very uncomfortable. I felt out of place amongst people that have actual problems. I felt disrespectful for being there‚ but I had no choice. At first they were nice to us‚ but when they found out we were there as a punishment they didn’t like it. They were all there to get clean and change their lives. I was there to do my time‚ and make it back in time to have fun and forget the whole thing. I had no business being there and it didn’t teach us anything. I listened
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