If you’re unable to attend the ACA meetings in person, there are a number of ways to participate virtually. The website of the ACA provides meeting agendas, monthly Teleconference reports, and other resources that make it easy to get involved in the service of this organization. Check out the “WSO Committees” section to find monthly reports on the various committees.
ACA meetings are now online and telephone
The ACA website offers a variety of online tools for members to participate in their meetings. You can view meeting agendas, download committee reports, and check out other resources. You can also access ACA resources and events, such as the ACA Travel Guide. Meetings are held online, via Zoom, or over the phone.
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ACA meetings are in English
ACA meetings are in English, but they are also held in other languages. For example, the European Committee holds monthly telephone conferences in English. Meetings are normally 60 to 90 minutes long, and there is a one-hour break. This way, those in other time zones can easily find the ACA meeting that suits them best.
You can find ACA meetings in your area by performing a Meeting Search and calling the number for the local ACA meeting. However, you should know that ACA meetings can be born as the need for them arises and declines. Although the WSO makes every effort to keep the meeting information current, it cannot guarantee that every meeting is active.
ACA meetings last 60-90 minutes
ACA meetings are held for people who want to begin the process of recovery from a dysfunctional home. They typically last from 60 to 90 minutes, but some are as long as two hours, with an hour break. The meetings are usually open to questions. They take place online, in person, or by phone.
ACA meetings are held online. You can join a meeting from anywhere in the world. You can even view a meeting from your own home. You’ll be able to see the agenda and listen in. You can also ask questions, share your experience, and get help from other people who have been through the same experience.
ACA steps address the inner child
The first ACoA step is to identify and reparent the inner child. The inner child is the true self, before the patterns are formed and the trauma is experienced. The inner child is filled with long-held emotions that have been triggered by neglect, abandonment, and emotional invasion. The ACoA learns to recognize this voice and recognize its destructive behavior.
The ACA steps address the inner child through a series of activities and readings. Participants are encouraged to begin the Steps as soon as possible after discovering the nature of their problem. The exercises encourage participants to reflect on their behavior and family dynamics and find new ways to live a more balanced life. The Steps also include a family tree exercise that helps participants understand the generational nature of the issues and trauma.
ACA steps address individual recovery
The ACA steps address individual recovery in a number of different ways. For example, they can address compulsions related to relationships, family dysfunction, and codependency. In addition, they can address issues of addiction as a disease and the effects of this on one’s life. A step that can seem overly complex may require a group of people to address it properly.