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Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Nebraska's AA embraces the research based 12 Steps and Traditions, providing a lifeline of support for individuals on their journey to sobriety. Regular meetings offer a safe space for individuals and their loved ones, allowing them to find strength together.

Discussion: In Nebraska, AA discussion meetings allow all members to reflect on a common topic associated with alcoholism and recovery. These topics usually derive from an AA text, such as Daily Reflections or the Big Book. Leaders will open with their own insights and then encourage others to join the conversation.

Open: In Nebraska, open AA meetings are available for anyone to attend, including non-members and nonalcoholics. These meetings are informational in nature and usually feature member speakers who can share more about how the AA program works and what the 12 step recovery model entails.

Speaker: Nebraska AA members can be inspired by motivational speakers. Through wit, charm, humor, faith, and emotional appeal, motivational speakers can inspire listeners to reinforce their sobriety.