Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Bonnie M. discusses their journey of becoming their own loving parent through the ACA program and the creation of the Loving Parent Guidebook. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging inner family members and fo...
This session explores the nuanced concept of sponsorship within Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and other 12-step programs, addressing the distinction between the ‘fellow traveler’ and traditional models. Speakers ...
Barbara B, from Pleasant Hill, California, has been an active member of ACA since returning in 2009, having previously participated in the mid-eighties. They co-founded the San Francisco East Bay Area Intergroup in 20...
This workshop demonstrates using puppets, specifically socks, as an innovative tool for connecting with and healing the inner child, presenting it as more effective and enjoyable than traditional non-dominant hand wri...
Lewis B. presented on ‘Supportive Relationships within the ACA Community’ at the seventh Annual ACA World Convention, focusing on recovery from dysfunctional childhood trends and the importance of global fellowship. T...
This workshop, presented by Pete, is part of the 7th Annual ACA World Convention, focusing on “stress relief for ACA”. Pete shares their personal journey with a dysfunctional childhood and how stress forced them to ma...
Anita facilitates a workshop titled “Show and Tell on Games and Play Games from a Childhood” at the seventh Annual ACA World Convention. They discuss the importance of play and healthy childhood memories, contrasting ...
This session, part of the seventh Annual ACA World Convention, explores setting boundaries, understanding, and practicing them in recovery from dysfunctional childhoods. The speaker, Sandy Dee, guides attendees throug...
The speaker names are Bob, Kimberly, and Ellen. They present strategies for carrying the message within the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) fellowship, emphasizing group growth, newcomer attraction, and establishin...
This workshop, hosted virtually by the ACA World Service Organization, provides a safe space for Adult Children of Alcoholics to recover from the effects of dysfunctional environments through the 12 steps. They emphas...