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First Al-Anon Meeting Reflection

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Identifying myself as an interested visitor, I dedicated particular attention to moments where I also noticed process shifts within myself. Prior to attending my first Al-Anon meeting, I was unaware of the religious affiliation that supported its philosophy. After engaging in the temporarily awkward “why am I here?” conversations, I found a seat in the back to better observe the group. When prayer time was initiated, I noticed a shift within myself that alluded to a personal discomfort with the notion. I engaged with the activity and set aside my own personal beliefs, but it did separate me from the group to a certain degree, as I was aware that this group would not be well-suited for my beliefs. As the session progressed, I was aware of several other process …show more content…

Whether a parent was there to partake in playgroups, workshops, or clinical services, the company was adamant to implement the philosophy, “it takes a village to raise a child.” This message was especially prevalent in their most popular parent support group, meeting every Wednesday at 10 am for 12 weeks, with attempts to work around the multiple nap schedules. This parenting support group focuses on normalizing the new parenting process and the challenges that are presented with that process. It is designed in a way to promote community building and a unique support system and it also creates a safe place for children to be present throughout the duration of the group. Based on the filled roster, it was evident that this support group has been recognized as a success among community

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