The Twelve Steps
The Al-Anon Traditions
Al-Anon Literature & Resources
Personal Reflections & Growth
Al-Anon & Beyond
100

Step 1 encourages people to admit they are powerless over this.

What is alcohol?

100

This tradition stresses that the group should remain autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or Al-Anon as a whole.

What is Tradition 4?

100

The Al-Anon book that offers hope through personal stories and reflections.

What is Hope for Today?

100

This term refers to the process of giving up control.

What is Humility?

100

Alanon 12 steps were adopted from?

What is Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps?

200

This step focuses on continuing personal growth through the practice of daily reflection and self-inventory.

What is Step 10?

200

This tradition speaks to Al-Anon’s focus on growth, offering fellowship and support to anyone who needs it without discriminating against anyone.

What is Tradition 3?

200

Each Alanon Family Group has but one purpose: tp help___?

What is to help families of Alcoholics?

200

A healthy way to cope with a family member’s addiction, one that encourages self-care and self-awareness.

What is detachment?

200

The year Al-Anon was founded.

What is 1951?

300

This Step encourages members to seek spiritual growth and emotional healing in times of struggle.

What is Step 11 (Sought through prayer and meditation)?

300

Tradition 1 is about this—ensuring that the group stays unified and does not lose its purpose.

What is Unity?

300

This Al-Anon booklet focuses on how to develop and use your own strength in times of adversity.

What is Courage to Change?

300

The action of focusing on one’s own healing, rather than trying to control or fix another person's behavior.

What is self-care?

300

This prayer is often recited in meetings and focuses on the acceptance of things we cannot change.

What is the Serenity Prayer?

400

This step involves making a list of people we have harmed and becoming willing to make amends.

What is Step 8?

400

Tradition 6 cautions against Al-Anon getting involved in this type of activity.

What is outside issues (e.g., politics or outside organizations)?

400

The pamphlet that explains how to deal with a loved one who is still actively using alcohol.

What is When the Alcoholism in Your Life is Active?

400

A key Al-Anon tool that helps individuals connect with their higher power, particularly during times of crisis.

What is prayer?

400

The term for behaviors that enable an alcoholic to continue their addiction.

What is Codependency?

500

This Step involves humbling ourselves and asking for help with our shortcomings from a higher power. 

What is Step 7?

500

Tradition 12 is focused on maintaining anonymity in these two key areas

What is personal and group anonymity?

500

This tool is used in Al-Anon to help identify and challenge negative thinking patterns

What is a sponsor?

500

A program of continuing self-improvement and spiritual growth outlined in Al-Anon.

What is the Twelve Steps?

500

This person is considered one of the co-founders of Al-Anon, alongside Lois Wilson.

Who is Anne B. K?