Program Theory

With the help of a power greater than ourselves, the Twelve Steps can be a tool to relieve our suffering, fill our emptiness, and help us […]

No Criticism or Character Assassination Hanging on to resentments and criticizing the behavior of others is often a noticeable characteristic of some members of the program […]

I was hesitant and puzzled when I began my Eight Step list because what about people whose feelings might be hurt or might harmed if I […]

It’s Time to Pay the Piper How many of us show up at the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous ready to start exploring our past and all […]

There was true humility and deep surrender by asking God to “take all of me,” both the “good” and the “bad.” This was an admission that […]

Before studying the Big Book, I thought if I memorized the Twelve Steps from the clubhouse wall or from pages 59 and 60, then practiced them […]

Exposing the Root of Our Faulty Behaviors, By Rick R. The faulty behaviors that caused us to damage our relationships with other people are the subjects […]

My Fourth Step inventory focused the light of truth onto unrealized driving forces of selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. It also provided certain necessary tools to […]

Rebuilding Our Morality – By Rick R. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are placed in numerical order for a reason. Each step is preparatory to […]