A History of Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesday, May 29, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
This program will present a fascinating overview and slide show of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, including its founding and growth. The discussion will include a brief overview of the Twelve Steps of A.A.
Handouts and other goodies:
Handouts:
- Handout (slides) from 2009 – 2010.
- Your First AA Meeting.
Related reading, links and resources:
Books:
Books from A.A. World Services:
- “Alcoholics Anonymous” (the “Big Book” of A.A.)
- “Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions.”
- “Pass It On.”
- “A.A. Comes of Age.”
- “Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers.”
Other books:
- “Not- God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous“ by Ernest Kurtz. Hazelden Publications, 1991.
- “Slaying The Dragon: The History of Treatment and Recovery in America“ by William White. Chestnut Health Systems, 1998.
Articles:
- “Alcoholics Anonymous” written by Jack Alexander in the Saturday Evening Post, March 1941.
Slidecast:
Audio only:
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About the presenter:
Jim Balmer is the President of Dawn Farm. Jim was involved with Dawn Farm as a community member when it began in 1973 and has worked for Dawn Farm since 1983. Jim has led the organization through its growth from a single residential program to the organization it is today; with two residential treatment programs, a sub-acute detox, outpatient services, a detention-based adolescent program, street outreach, jail outreach and several transitional housing sites.
Jim has trained addiction professionals around Michigan and the United States, as well as the Philippines, Japan and Kazakhstan. He co-authored an article that was featured in Addiction Professional magazine.
