Grupo Espiritu Libre

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Oklahoma are only accessible to members of AA and anyone who recognizes they have a drinking problem and wants to find help. The discussions are related to alcoholism and recovery and offer an opportunity for everyone to share.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Oklahoma are structured around one topic that relates to alcoholism and recovery. The topic normally ties into an AA text, such as the Big Book and As Bill Sees It. Leaders will reflect first and offer encouragement, then other members can add their own input.

Newcomer: AA newcomer meetings in Oklahoma allow experienced AA members to share insights and information with people who are just starting their recovery from alcohol addiciton and aren’t familiar with how the program works. These discussions usually include an overview of Steps 1, 2, and 3.

Spanish: Spanish AA meetings are intended for members who have limited English-speaking skills or those who choose to participate in Spanish. Other features of the center, such as AA literature or sign-language interpreters, may or may not be available in Spanish.

Speaker: Oklahoma AA centers may include speakers as part of their programs. These speakers inspire clients to resist relapse through humor, charm, reason, faith, and raw emotions.