The blue book highlights the naranon program, format included. Thursday nighters step five states we admitted to god to ourselves and do another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. As we come farther in the program, we can see that not all the faults lie with the addict. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category nar anon step 6. Naranon family groups believe that addiction is a disease. I found some hope in the aa and alanon literature but nothing for the whole family. This may be one of the most challenging steps we face in our recovery process, but it can also be one of the. Facilitating twelve step family recovery program overview 7. I did my fifth step on march 23, 1998 with a member of al anon who had about 15 years in the program. Naranon east coast convention 7 ecc7 postponed until september 25, 26, and 27, 2020 the conference agenda report car for the 2020 world service conference is now posted on the world service conference page in both english and spanish there is a new international landing page available now in turkish there is also a new international landing page available in.
If you are a newcomer and are looking for information or just to talk to someone, please continue to check out the website. The expenses of nar anon groups are typically very small. We are a 12step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts. The midwest region represents nar anon family groups in arkansas, illinois, indiana, kansas, missouri and wisconsin. We can freely admit to the fact that our lives are in real trouble. Step 5 has a reputation for being one of the hardest steps, the truth is it is one that sets. Of all the 12 steps, step 5 is probably the hardest for everyone. There are many different topics that are discussed in detail. They offer a list of 20 questions to determine if the program is right for you. Nar anon s program of recovery is adapted from narcotics anonymous and uses nar anon s twelve steps and twelve traditions. Naranon is a twelvestep program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.
Step 5 of the 12 steps is very often misunderstood. This is a trifold brochure and requires double sided printing. Nov 18, 2015 step 5 of the 12 steps is very often misunderstood. The serenity connection collection kindle edition by naranon fgh inc download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For our group purpose there is but one authority a loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Our nar anon family groups deal with the very real and growing problem of addiction and its impact on the family. Are aa, naranon or alanon twelvestep meetings really. Home board index nar anon recovery forum main step 3 with the understanding that addiction is a disease and the realization that we are powerless over it as well as over peoples lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own. These meetings come in different sizes, ranging from a few people to a few hundred. Home board index naranon recovery forum main step question with the understanding that addiction is a disease and the realization that we are powerless over it as well as over peoples lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own. One thought on completion of s anon step 5 jamie on march 29, 2011 at 2. We can come out of the step five stronger, knowing we can finally depend on ourselves. Friends and family of substance abusers online naranon meeting greetings all. Naranon is a 12step program that is specifically for the loved ones of those who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.
First, im going to read your entire blog from the oldest to newest postsmaybe it will help me to see. Naranon family groups north scottsdale fellowship club. The blue book highlights the nar anon program, format included. The naranon family groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses addiction. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. We admitted we were powerless over the addict that our lives had become unmanageable. Mercy and grace prepare us for the next stages in the program work. About naranon supporting the families of drug addicts. Naranon east coast convention 7 ecc7 postponed until september 25, 26, and 27, 2020 the conference agenda report car for the 2020 world service conference is now posted on the world service conference page in both english and spanish there is a new international landing page available now in turkish there is also a new international landing. Nar anon east coast convention 7 ecc7 postponed until september 25, 26, and 27, 2020. Region runs three weekly meetings on the north shore.
Facilitating twelvestep family recovery program overview 7. If you cannot find a meeting, web site or help line, please contact the nar anon world service office. Share our thoughts and fears with a sponsor or another naranon member who has already worked step four. As a courtesy to help you find others to talk to about naranon through the internet, we provide the below link to the naranon family groups forum, sponsored by area 10 eastern pa region naranon fg this is an independently moderated site, and not an official naranon forum. There is a new international landing page available now in turkish. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with. Nar anon chat presents the experiences and opinions of individual members of nar anon. National 12 step meetings and anonymous groups is a growing repository of meeting data for all wellknown established 12 step groups. In its simplest form, it is a stepbystep guide to living a more fulfilling, authentic and spiritually oriented life. Members and newcomers may use the naranon family groups forum for support.
Nar anon family groups believe that addiction is a disease. Our program of recovery uses naranons twelve steps and twelve traditions. Naranon compliments the similar 12step program that is for individuals addicted to drugs known as narcotics anonymous. Find a meeting naranon eastern pennsylvania region. The conference agenda report car for the 2020 world service conference is now posted on the world service conference page in both english and spanish. There are 18 meetings in the central california region. Work the step with discipline, consistency, commitment, and above all, without. The viewpoints expressed here do not represent nar anon as a whole, nor does the presentation of any post imply endorsement by nar anon.
We are a 12 step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. You can read about our first date somewhere on the regular board. Home board index naranon recovery forum main step 3 with the understanding that addiction is a disease and the realization that we are powerless over it as well as over peoples lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own. Working the steps is an integral part of the naranon 12 step recovery program. From coasttocoast in the usa, this is a growing and free resource to update meetings for all anonymous 12 step groups. Five rivers downloadable pdf schedule updated february 2020 printable as a foldable brochure unity schedule updated 12182018 multi area, regional schedule.
Naranon naranon family groups oa overeaters anonymous tsj the twelve step journal wa workaholics anonymous. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The nar anon family groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses addiction. Some of the worksheets displayed are the nar anon thirty six, the family recovery program, the twelve steps of nar anon family groups, the nar anon thirty six, first step work, resentment inventory prompt, twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, working step four in narcotics anonymous. We wonder how this twelve step program is going to work and how long it will take to get the addict to come to hisher senses. There is no short answer to this question but it is a lot more difficult to recover without them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is about sharing our step 4 with our sponsor, but more importantly the honest admission to ourselves, to god and to another person that brings about spiritual growth. Of course it is best, if possible, to find a venue which is rentfree, and this is often possible. Naranon is a 12step program to help people with an addicted friend or relative. Naranon is not a religious program, but does focus on a spiritual way of life and the help of a higher power as each person interprets it. We help by providing online recovery discussion, online naranon meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. Are aa, nar anon or al anon twelve step meetings necessary to maintain longterm recovery.
The midwest region represents naranon family groups in arkansas, illinois, indiana, kansas, missouri and wisconsin. We ask for the courage and wisdom to see things as they really are and the honesty and willingness to do something about ourselves with the help of a higher power. Make a commitment to journal and answer the questions honestly. Our program of recovery uses naranon s twelve steps and twelve traditions. Jan 27, 20 nar anon is a 12 step program serving relatives and friends of people struggling with drug addiction. All of your hard work and courage is truly inspiring. If someone you love suffers from addiction, come and join us in learning to live a different way. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for meeting materials and 12step program related books and gifts.
Are aa, naranon or alanon twelvestep meetings necessary to maintain longterm recovery. A study of step 5 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. Maine naranon meetings listing of meetings within the state. The 12 step work still sounds intimidating and overwhelming. This website is intended to bring together family members and friends of addicts and give them a place to communicate and learn from the each other. Maine nar anon meetings listing of meetings within the state. Worksheets are the twelve steps of nar anon family groups, the family recovery program, avoiding toxic relationships in recovery, the nar anon thirty six, contents, detachment, coda beattie 12 steps, understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. Naranon is a 12step program serving relatives and friends of people struggling with drug addiction. It offers strength and hope for friends and families of drug abusers. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working.
Step 5 is about sharing your inner secrets and step 6 leads us from owning. Nar anon is a twelve step program for friends and family members of drug addicts. Afterward, i figured that since she knew all my deep dark secrets id either have to kill her or marry her. They are a non profit, 12 step selfhelp family support group for relatives and friends of persons addicted to drugs. Alanon and naranon facilitation and family recovery 3. Nar anon is complementary to, but separate from, narcotics anonymous na, analogous to al anon with respect to alcoholics anonymous. Step 5 admitting the exact nature of our wrongs youtube. The only requirement for membership is that there be. Its a combination and compilation of step studies some from al anon, some from nar anon and some from coda. Naranon, known officially as naranon family groups, is a twelvestep program for friends and family members of those who are affected by someone elses addiction. The following are the 12 steps of gamblers anonymous, also referred to as ga. Naranon chat presents the experiences and opinions of individual members of naranon. Naranon is a twelvestep program for friends and family members of drug addicts.
Nar anon is a twelve step mutual support program designed to help families and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 step 5 step 6 step 7 step 8 step 9 step 10 step 11 step 12. Meeting list naranon family groups central california. Work the step with discipline, consistency, commitment, and above all, without fear. We admitted to god, to ourselves and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
This realization is a real milestone on the road to personal freedom. Naranon midwest region naranon family groups in arkansas. Gamblers anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Naranons traditions state that it should always cooperate. Completion of s anon step 5 recovering from my husbands. If you cannot find a meeting, web site or help line, please contact the naranon world service office. The naranon family book sesh sharing experience strength and hope soft cover book is available for fast, same day shipping at recovery emporium. Many people come to naranon to get help in stopping someone elses drug use. Nar anon s traditions state that it should always cooperate with narcotics anonymous. This online forum has been available to the world for many years and was created and supported by area 10. Nar anon nar anon family groups oa overeaters anonymous tsj the twelve step journal wa workaholics anonymous. Home board index nar anon recovery forum main step question with the understanding that addiction is a disease and the realization that we are powerless over it as well as over peoples lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own. The therapeutic nature of this program is that when i have a sponsee i am not just. The traditions of naranon state that the entity should, always cooperate with narcotics anonymous.
Raising funds for rent if required and other expenses is done in nar anon meetings as in other 12 step meetings by passing a basket around at the end of the meeting. The list below offers all nar anon and narateen meetings held within the eastern pennsylvania region. Our naranon family groups deal with the very real and growing problem of addiction and its impact on the family. Naranons program of recovery is adapted from narcotics anonymous and uses nar. Step one may be easy to read and easy to agree with, at least on the surface. Nar anon family group or narateen meeting lists in eastern pa region are downloadable at bottom of the page. Narcotics anonymous na, alanon, or any other program, the most difficult. Sources include paths to recovery, alanons steps, traditions and concepts 1997and how al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics 1995, along with some readings from courage to change, one day at a time in al anon. I have attended many twelve step meetings all across the country. Naranons program of recovery uses naranons twelve steps and twelve traditions.
The naranon thirtysix steps four nine presentedtothefellowship. The family group is primarily for you who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. Naranon family group or narateen meeting lists in eastern pa region are downloadable at bottom of the page. Nar anon, known officially as nar anon family groups, is a twelve step program for friends and family members of those who are affected by someone elses addiction. Naranon is a twelvestep mutual support program designed to help families and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. As a twelvestep program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. The list below offers all naranon and narateen meetings held within the eastern pennsylvania region. The viewpoints expressed here do not represent naranon as a whole, nor does the presentation of any post imply endorsement by naranon. Naranon is a free nationwide network of support groups for people in relationships with addicts. The only requirement to be a member and attend naranon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a. Just want to share that there is a new online nar anon meeting at a site where i have been checking into aa and na online meetings.