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Multi Region Service Learning Days

Join us for a discussion on the challenges and solutions in creating strong and supportive homegroups in NA communities. Explore different formats, address common problems, and learn effective strategies for implementation. Presented by Rick C. and Dave Mc. on September 13th-15th, 2019.

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Multi Region Service Learning Days

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  1. Multi Region Service Learning Days Presented by the Regions of the Midwest Zonal Forum September 13th – 15th 2019

  2. Building Strong Homegroups Presented by: Rick C and Dave Mc September 13th – 15th 2019

  3. Today’s discussion • Many different Home Group formats • Diversity of potential Home Group problems • Variety of solutions • Process of implementing solutions

  4. What is a home group? • In many communities, a home group is: • That one group an addict always attends where they have a special bond with the other members • Where one celebrates clean time milestones • Where one is missed when absent • Where one is most likely to do service • Where one votes on ASC or RSC business • Where members discuss and/or vote on the WSC CAR motions and CAT business

  5. Home group attributes • Consistency and commitment • Spirit of service • Benefits of service • Spiritual principles in action • Positive perspective • Initimacy • A sense of home

  6. Common home grouppractices • Safe, positive environment of recovery • Teaching principles to newcomers • Self Support • Good public relations • Encouraging diversity • Nurture all members

  7. Common challenges • Keeping and rotating trusted servants • Keeping an atmosphere of recovery during the whole meeting • 7th Tradition collections and flow of funds • Appropriate size • Encouraging an NA message • Length of time people share • Meeting format • Cliques that create an unwelcoming vibe to visitors and newcomers

  8. Large GroupDiscussion No. 1 • What are common challenges faced by your Home Groups? • After the discussion, everyone come up to the flip charts and put a mark next to the three challenges that you see the most in your home groups

  9. Home Group discussion • Your table has miraculously become your home group! • Select a facilitator and scribe • Choose two of the high priority topics identified by the large group • Brainstorm ideas for resolving each challenge • Create a plan to address each challenge and identify the steps to implement it. • Describe it on the flip charts • 20 minutes for each challenge

  10. Large Group Discussion (2) • Each table present their challenges, plans, and solutions to the large group

  11. Building strongHome group Materials • This presentation grew out of the Building Strong Home Groups Issue Discussion Topic from the 2006-2008 WSC Cycle • Members can download the materials from that presentation to workshop within your own home groups • On your tables are worksheets you can use for your own home groups • The Group IP and Handbook also mention the home group concept

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