Meeting Format |
Welcome to this meeting of Suicide Anonymous. My name is _______. I am a suicide
addict and your leader for this meeting. After a moment of silence, will those of you who
wish to please join me in the Serenity Prayer?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
(Chairperson chooses from below which selections from the literature to read.)
I have asked _______ to read the "Preamble".
I have asked _______ to read the "Problem".
I have asked _______ to read "The Solution".
I have asked _______ to read "The Twelve Traditions".
I have asked _______ to read the "Bottom lines".
This is a closed meeting of Suicide Anonymous, for members only. The only
requirement for membership is the desire to stop living out a pattern of suicidal ideation
and behavior. Is this the desire of everyone here? "yes"
Is anyone here for their first meeting? (If so, ask each newcomer to introduce
themselves by their first name, ask regular members to introduce themselves, and have
a traditional newcomers meeting asking regular members to share their experience,
strength and hope.)
The first tradition states, "Our common welfare depends on SA unity." In keeping with
this tradition, we request that there be no cross talking, that is interrupting or making
comments about other people's statements, or advice giving; only the sharing of our
personal experiences at the group meetings. We resolve our problems by talking with
our sponsors, or to one another before or after the meetings. We urge everyone to
participate. Our sharing of our experiences, strengths, and hope is the foundation of
our healing process. We also ask that you try to relate to feelings instead of incidences.
Toward the end of the meeting we will have a "getting current" period for those who
need it.
Does any one have a topic? (If not, the chairperson chooses a topic and begins the
discussion.) Open the topic to the floor and if no one volunteers to talk, pick someone
to share.
Last 15 minutes
We are self-supporting through our own contributions as the seventh tradition states.
The basket is being passed quietly as we open the floor to anyone who has a need to
get current. This will allow the group to provide support for anyone who feels their
sobriety threatened, or who has broken a bottom-line behavior.
Last 5 minutes
Are there any SA related announcements?
I have asked _______ to pass out the chips.
(White chip for anyone who wishes to join our way of life, or who has broken their
bottom line and wishes to recommit, or for those who choose to add and additional
bottom line.
Red chip for 90 days of continuous adherence to a bottom-line.
Blue chip for 180 days of continuous adherence to a bottom line.
After a year of continuous adherence to a bottom line we receive a medallion and
celebrate a birthday in SA.)
I want to thank everyone for sharing today. The opinions expressed here today are our
own and not necessarily those of SA as a whole. The things you heard here were
spoken in confidence and should be treated as confidential. Will those of you who wish
to please join me in the "Lord's Prayer" after a moment of silence for those who still
suffer?
"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine
is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
© 1996 by Suicide Anonymous. All rights reserved. No part of this may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Suicide Anonymous.
addict and your leader for this meeting. After a moment of silence, will those of you who
wish to please join me in the Serenity Prayer?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
(Chairperson chooses from below which selections from the literature to read.)
I have asked _______ to read the "Preamble".
I have asked _______ to read the "Problem".
I have asked _______ to read "The Solution".
I have asked _______ to read "The Twelve Traditions".
I have asked _______ to read the "Bottom lines".
This is a closed meeting of Suicide Anonymous, for members only. The only
requirement for membership is the desire to stop living out a pattern of suicidal ideation
and behavior. Is this the desire of everyone here? "yes"
Is anyone here for their first meeting? (If so, ask each newcomer to introduce
themselves by their first name, ask regular members to introduce themselves, and have
a traditional newcomers meeting asking regular members to share their experience,
strength and hope.)
The first tradition states, "Our common welfare depends on SA unity." In keeping with
this tradition, we request that there be no cross talking, that is interrupting or making
comments about other people's statements, or advice giving; only the sharing of our
personal experiences at the group meetings. We resolve our problems by talking with
our sponsors, or to one another before or after the meetings. We urge everyone to
participate. Our sharing of our experiences, strengths, and hope is the foundation of
our healing process. We also ask that you try to relate to feelings instead of incidences.
Toward the end of the meeting we will have a "getting current" period for those who
need it.
Does any one have a topic? (If not, the chairperson chooses a topic and begins the
discussion.) Open the topic to the floor and if no one volunteers to talk, pick someone
to share.
Last 15 minutes
We are self-supporting through our own contributions as the seventh tradition states.
The basket is being passed quietly as we open the floor to anyone who has a need to
get current. This will allow the group to provide support for anyone who feels their
sobriety threatened, or who has broken a bottom-line behavior.
Last 5 minutes
Are there any SA related announcements?
I have asked _______ to pass out the chips.
(White chip for anyone who wishes to join our way of life, or who has broken their
bottom line and wishes to recommit, or for those who choose to add and additional
bottom line.
Red chip for 90 days of continuous adherence to a bottom-line.
Blue chip for 180 days of continuous adherence to a bottom line.
After a year of continuous adherence to a bottom line we receive a medallion and
celebrate a birthday in SA.)
I want to thank everyone for sharing today. The opinions expressed here today are our
own and not necessarily those of SA as a whole. The things you heard here were
spoken in confidence and should be treated as confidential. Will those of you who wish
to please join me in the "Lord's Prayer" after a moment of silence for those who still
suffer?
"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine
is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
© 1996 by Suicide Anonymous. All rights reserved. No part of this may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Suicide Anonymous.
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