STEPS
Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step 1?
Reminds us NOT to put the carriage before the horse.
What is "First Things First"?
HALT(S)
What is "Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, (Sick)"?
One of many things newcomers find useful.
What are the 3(4) C's - Didn't cause it. Can't control it. Can't cure it. Can Contribute.
This group meets because of someone else's drinking problem.
What is Al-anon/Alateen?
Having had a spiritual awakening...tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is Step 12?
Reminds us NOT to make things too complicated.
What is "Keep It Simple"?
NUTS
What is "Not Using The Steps"?
Side affects alcoholism has on loved ones.
What are the three P's - perfectionism, procrastinating, paralysis?
The most commonly used prayer among both AA and Al-anon members.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
Encourages members to seek spiritual growth and emotional healing in times of struggle.
What is Step 11?
(sought through prayer and meditation)
Reminds us to stop hanging on so tightly and to trust a higher power.
What is "Let Go and Let God"?
WAIT
What is "Why Am I Talking/Texting"?
See what's happening. Stop fighting it. Choose what you're going to do.
What are the 3 A's - Awareness, Acceptance, Action?
Someone committed to helping you work your program.
What is a Sponsor?
Made a list of people we have harmed and became willing to make amends.
What is Step 8?
Reminds us to take things slowly.
What is "Easy Does It"?
PAUSE
What is Postpone Action Until Serenity Emerges?
Reasons we don't forgive.
What are 4 P's - protection, power, pride, and punishment?
The action focusing on one's own healing, rather than trying to control or fix another person's behavior.
What is self-care?
Humbly asked our higher power for help with our shortcomings.
What is Step 7?
Reminds us NOT to get too uptight and also to tolerate others.
What is "Live and Let Live"?
THINK
What is "Thoughtful, Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, and Kind"?
What loved ones should do for their alcoholics.
What are the 4 G's - Get off their backs, Get out of their way, Give them to God, Get to a meeting, and Get on with their own life?
The term for behaviors that enable an alcoholic to continue their addiction.
What is codependency?