Most Al-Anon meetings are topic discussions facilitated by the leader of a ‘chairperson’. These topics can range from coping mechanisms for the affected family members to how to address the alcoholic directly. A.A’s 12 Steps and 12 Traditions are used as the organization’s guiding principles and often applied in these discussions. Common Al-Anon topics include:
- Acceptance
- Dealing with denial
- How to handle your anger
- Identifying your controlling behavior
- Enabling behavior
- Depression or sadness
- Self-care
- Forgiveness
- Being encouraging