12 Step Meeting Reflection
Attending an AA meeting was a very eye-opening and humbling experience. I was very much out of my comfort zone sitting in my chair waiting for the meeting to start. The role of the facilitator in this meeting seemed facilitative since the leader seemed to have a plan for how the meeting would go but he made a point to let the conversation guide the group. He opened the meeting with a prayer, and then asked if there were any "fist-timers" attending. The facilitator encouraged other people to speak throughout the meeting by opening up the floor for people to comment on sections of what we were reading. There were one or two people who spoke up several times during the meeting so the facilitator asked, "Does anyone who hasn't spoken yet today want to add on to that?" This helped give people courage to speak up and contribute.
I think that overall, the session was therapeutic. Hearing other people's stories can help us grow and heal. The meeting was located at a church which seems like a double edged sword. Some people may feel less comfortable or "judged" by having it in a place of worship; it could keep some people from attending. However, this location may also make some people feel more comfortable. I believe that this was a cognitive behavioral group since the goal is to change the way group members think about alcohol so that they can change their behaviors. This meeting gave me a lot of insight into the lives of people who suffer from addiction.
I think that overall, the session was therapeutic. Hearing other people's stories can help us grow and heal. The meeting was located at a church which seems like a double edged sword. Some people may feel less comfortable or "judged" by having it in a place of worship; it could keep some people from attending. However, this location may also make some people feel more comfortable. I believe that this was a cognitive behavioral group since the goal is to change the way group members think about alcohol so that they can change their behaviors. This meeting gave me a lot of insight into the lives of people who suffer from addiction.
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