AA@8

Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Rhode Island allow members to focus their conversation around one central theme related to alcohol addiction and recovery. Leaders will normally open the meeting with their own reflections, often referencing a related AA text, such as the Big Book. Then, others can provide inputs as they feel led.

Literature: Rhode Island literature-led AA meetings are support meetings for people who are impacted by alcohol addiction, including those suffering from alcoholism and those who have loved ones addicted to alcohol. As part of a 12-step recovery program, these no-cost community meetings are based on the Big Book of AA and other literature by AA founders and leaders.

Newcomer: In Rhode Island, AA newcomer meetings are informational in nature, desigend to help people who are new to AA learn more about how the program operates and what they can expect. They can ask questions, speak to more experienced members, and share their experiences.

Open: In Rhode Island, open AA meetings allow both members and observers to attend. This includes individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction as well as anyone who wants to understand more about AA and its recovery program. Members can share their stories while observers are free to listen and learn.

Speaker: Rhode Island AA programs frequently include motivational speakers. These speakers encourage members from relapsing by using humor, reason, charm, faith, and raw emotions to promote sobriety.

Step Meeting: Rhode Island AA groups use step meetings within the 12 Step Program process. Clients discuss how their experience matches the steps as discussed in AA literature and make suggestions on how to improve their resilience for the next meeting.