Reflective Paper on Self-Help Group

Running head: REFLECTIVE PAPER ON SELF-HELP GROUP 1
Reflective paper on self- help group
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REFLECTIVE PAPER ON SELF-HELP GROUP 2
Abstract
The meeting attended was a self- help group that utilizes 12 step programs. I participated
in the meeting of Alcoholic anonymous that discuss and shares ideas concerning people who
have a problem with substances abuse. My friends are addicted to substance use, and they spend
most of their time drinking. In the meeting, I learned there is need to help people who are
addicted to substance use. The discussion also focused on the health impacts of abusing
substance as well as the social, economic effects. Most of the substance addict are homelessness,
have a health problem and lacks basic need. Interventions to help them can be achieved through
the establishment of rehabilitation centers, guidance, and counseling, provision of housing and
jobs to some of the addicts. From experience, I came to understand that it is good to establish a
good relationship with the clients.
Meeting experience
Self-help groups that assist people who are struggling with substance use ensure that the
individuals are treated and recover from dependence and substance abuse (Meier, 2016). In this
incidence, my friends have been addicted to alcohol, and they find it hard to do without it. I am a
member of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that help people to abstain from drinking through
utilizing 12 step program. The meeting attended was a speaker-discussion meeting (Best et al,
2016). At the beginning of the session, the speaker introduces him or herself and tells the other
members participating the group their story on their road to recovery. The speaker also refers to
the rules of keeping the meeting anonymous and not sharing other people’s stories outside of the
group. After the speaker or chairperson speaks the group is then open to discussion. A discussion
group is an open group which means that they are free to talk about their personal experience in