Diamonds and Pearls

Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: For many Delaware clients, AA discussions may center on the Big Book. This text features dozens of real stories about men and women who successfully managed their alcohol use disorder.

Discussion: In Delaware, AA discussion meetings are structured around one core discussion topic. The leader will begin the meeting by sharing a subject from an applicable AA text, such as the Big Book or Daily Reflections. Then, others can join in to share their inputs, reflections, and recovery stories.

Literature: Literature-focused AA meetings in Delaware are peer support meetings for people affected by alcohol addiction. Free for all to attend, these sessions use a 12-step curriculum based on AA literature, including the Big Book of AA, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA founders and leaders.

Open: In Delaware, open AA meetings allow anyone interested in the 12 step model of recovery to attend and learn more about how the program works. This includes individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction, as well as their friends and loved ones. Members can share their experiences and tips for recovery to help observers understand what to expect.

Speaker: AA participants in Delaware may seek inspiration from motivational speakers. Speakers are usually AA alumni and use a blend of humor, faith, charm, and raw emotions to strengthen AA members’ resolve against alcohol.

Step Meeting: Delaware AA centers frequently include step meetings in their programs. Members read from AA books, create a dialogue between group members about how they are progressing in their steps, and make plans for improvement for their next meeting.