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Alcoholics Anonymous Courtney Ehioghae Chamberlain University NR 326: Mental Health Professor Ione Scivally January 27 th , 2018. This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 2 Description of Group Attended The group’s purpose as stated by all of the members present is submerged on one goal only; For men and women who share strength, hope, and the desire to stay sober; achieve sobriety. The mission statement “I am responsible… when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible” was clearly defined and made me realize that this was much more than just a group of people coming together to quit drinking alcohol, but a group of people who had become family and shared the willingness to help each other. After hearing each story; it was fascinating knowing that there were people of different race, religion, and lifestyles sharing the same problem and coming together to help fix it. The meeting that I attended was the Chicago International AA online group. This This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 3 meetingopens every Friday around 2:00 Pm. The function of the meeting is that two or three peoplesuffering from alcohol addiction discuss their story and journey to recovery along with amoderator This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 4 that gives them time to speak.The type of meeting that I attended was a speaker meeting. A speaker meeting is a meetingwhere you do not have to be an alcoholic to attend the meeting. There is no This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 5 room forparticipation and discussion in these meetings (Smith, 2014). The location of the meeting was onzoom where most attendees were at home. The group size was about 55-60 people and there This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 6 wasa moderator who led the meeting allowing two people to discuss their story and journey torecovery. The meeting lasted for about one hour with each speaker having 25 minutes each. Therapeutic factors that This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 7 were at the AA meeting were instillation of hope, universality Summary of Group’s Discussion The group leader started off by welcoming me warmly and gave me a brief history of how A.A. started. Pointing to a large picture on the wall, he told me the story of how a doctor who was an alcoholic helped a patient who was also an alcoholic with the help of a pastor. Two people who wanted so badly, to stop this consuming addiction helped each other through it. Everyone took turns during the group discussion by first stating their names, and then going on to identify that they were alcoholics: e.g “Hi everyone my name is Courtney, and I am an alcoholic”. Chips were given to people celebrating a month and above of abstinence. The topic of the day was centered on what kept each person from accepting that they were an alcoholic. Every answer was different. Ego, shame, educational background, comfort zone, excuses, selfishness, guilt, fear, and lack of humility were mentioned as some of the hindrances that kept them from seeking for help or accepting that they were alcoholics. Examples were given in regard to how negatively their behaviors affected everyone around them and how alcohol not only takes over s person’s character but also destroys them financially, mentally, spiritually and physically. There were twelve steps to guide one through getting better. Boldly written on the This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 8 wall, were twelve traditions for members to follow in order to guide them through the process of healing. It was important to not skip a step as that could cause a relapse. This experience can be used in my nursing practice because it has exposed me to their own world. They all gave me vivid examples of how addiction starts and the denial phase. The members went on to explain how they felt when someone wanted to render help. The most important thing I learnt in the session was to never judge a person by their addictions and to never give up. In the nursing field, I may get to see this every day and conclude that “some” patients cannot be helped if they keep experiencing a relapse. But I have come to realize that it is my duty as a nursing student to always be there for my patients prior to care, during care and try to follow up professionally when necessary. Mental health I believe is a very different world; as it takes patience, perseverance, understanding, hope, skills and love in other to help those that are affected in this sector. Although I start clinical on the fifth week, I have had the opportunity of working with patients suffering from chronic alcohol dependency. Using my job as a clinical experience, I believe the hospital is very different from an AA meeting. Therapeutic communications are used in both settings but there are no group meetings set at my unit; instead, brochures are handed out to patients, referring them to locations where they can get help. People also worry about hospital bills while an AA meeting is absolutely free. Reflection Apart from the health problems that accompany alcohol addiction like peripheral neuropathy, cardiomyopathy, gastritis, pancreatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver amongst others; the psychological problems play a bigger role in the lives of addicts. During the meeting, people shared experiences ranging from alcohol intoxication preventing them from being social, or when it made them stay away from family and loved ones. A perfect example was one tied to money. Some people were scared of losing their jobs if higher authorities got to This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP 9 find out about their problems. Some others were scared of losing their children or spouse if they admitted that they had a problem to their families. In conclusion, how we react when people accept that they are alcoholics and need help goes a long way in their recovery process. I believe this meeting helped me a great deal and I have learnt life-long lessons from everyone that spoke at the AA session. It has impacted me to educate people whenever I am placed in such condition. It is also important to note that most people in attendance were not forced to be there by court or family; their willingness to attend made me realize how helping one another was a gift that could not be replaced by medication. “Alcohol can be harmless and enjoyable- sometimes even beneficial- if it is used responsibly and in moderation.” (Townsend, 2018, Pg 369) References Townsend, M. C. (2017). Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th edition (Concepts of care in evidence-based practice). This study source was downloaded by 100000812582224 from CourseHero.com on 03-30-2023 04:01:04 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27995089/Alcoholics-Anonymousdocx/

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