This presentation, part of the eighth annual ACA World Convention, introduces the “Connections” book, which explores various pathways to support recovery for adult children of alcoholic or dysfunct...
The speakers, Luke M and Bernie H, present their talk titled “Shoulder Misstep Led to the Steps.” They share their journey of transforming an inner critical voice into a surviving one, emphasizing ...
Greg C shares their twelve-year recovery journey, including a previous four-year period, highlighting the profound impact of childhood trauma and the program’s role in their life. They discuss navi...
Alaska and Kathy present a workshop discussing “Internalized Racism and the Six Essential Recovery Tasks from the ACA Schematic.” They explain how the ACA schematic’s recovery tasks aid in addressi...
Rock shares their journey in the ACA program, which they joined two years ago to become a better parent and break cycles of neglect and abuse learned from their own childhood. They discuss the diff...
Bonnie M. presents on “Embrace Your Emotions: Healing and Breaking the Don’t Feel Rule,” a workshop designed to help adult children of alcoholics process their feelings. They emphasize identifying ...
Adam H shares their profound journey from 16 years of Narcotics Anonymous sobriety to discovering deep healing and personal growth within Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). They recount how persis...
This session, led by Lloyd, George G, Alec, and Misty, explores “Connection with the Self and Others via the 12 Steps,” with a primary focus on Step 11 at the 8th Aca annual World convention. They ...
The speakers, including Ada, Gail, Sue, Jim, Denise, Ed, Mu, and Carmen, discuss the critical role of service in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) recovery, highlighting it as the “best kept secre...
Jeff S shares their journey from a childhood marked by abuse and early exposure to substances, growing up with young parents in a dysfunctional family environment. They detail their struggles throu...