Public outreach – Episode 115

Our 12th Step encourages us to “carry the message to others.” How have you done that? How can we reach out to sufferers who don’t even know about Al-Anon? Spencer and Eric talk about our experiences with public outreach, roughly following this outline. * How did you first get involved in public outreach? * What have you or members of your group done as part of your public outreach? * What resources are available to help you in doing outreach? * Why do you believe that public outreach is important? * How have you preserved your anonymity “at the level of press, radio, TV, and films”? * How have you cooperated with other recovery groups and programs in your area to carry the message? * Have you been involved in other forms of service? In your district? In your group(s)? Personally? * How does service help to carry the message? * How have all these forms of service supported and enhanced your recovery? We mentioned many resources for outreach. Here are some of them: * Statement about public outreach from Al-Anon/Alateen of South Ontario. * Public outreach materials from the Al-Anon bookstore. * Public outreach from Al-Anon of Wisconsin. * Media files for outreach from Al-Anon. * Al-Anon flyer about outreach. Upcoming topics include worry, obsessive thinking, and caretaking. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email [email protected] with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. Music from the show Jazon Mraz: 3 Things Brandon Heath: Give Me Your Eyes John Mayer: Shadow Days