Family Support Group Meeting

Locate an open recovery/support group that includes families in your local community. Attend one of the group’s meeting. The group can be for any type of substance or process addiction and does not have to be a 12-step meeting but it should be a support group that includes family members. It does however need to be a support group to help with the recovery from any addictive disorder. Ensure that the meeting is considered “open” prior to attending it.

Write a two-part paper of 750-1,000 words that summarize your experience at the meeting. Be sure to include important concepts presented in the meeting while maintaining the privacy of all group participants. Include the following in your paper:

Part 1: Summarize the Meeting

1. Include the address, date, start time, and end time of meeting
2. Describe the format of the meeting that you attended
3. Describe the contents of the meeting
4. List all key speakers

Part 2: Discuss Concepts and Methods

1. Identify the major concepts/methods utilized in the group. For example, are any books, prayers, principles or guidelines, or any rituals utilized?
2. Explain the purpose of each concept/method
3. Describe each of the following: Closed meeting, open meeting, steps, sponsor, and home group. Please note: These terms are specific to AA and NA.
4. Include at least three scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.