Welcome to this official website for the CAL Chat podcast – the show where we discuss our favorite Al‑Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature and how it has improved our lives!
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Jan 18, 2017
In part 5 of 5 (of Episode 7), the conversation continues with Mark about Alateen outreach to Alcoholics Anonymous and how service has helped his program. He shares what moved him emotionally at his first Area Assembly meeting and how it was similar to a Newcomer meeting! You can click this link to find this book...
Jan 18, 2017
Mark’s favorite piece of literature to use for outreach purposes is the service tool "The Best of Public Outreach" (P-90) in Episode 7’s part 4 of 5. He shares how public outreach is what first got him into service in Al-Anon and calls out a “Getting Started” section on page 7, as well as pages 12-19 for...
Jan 18, 2017
In part 3 of 5 (of Episode 7) find out what two words I discovered are inter-related after creating an index for "Reaching For Personal Freedom" (P-92). (A printable PDF version of the index can be downloaded as *bonus content* for this episode at CAL Chat's official website: www.calchatpodcast.com or if you prefer...
Jan 18, 2017
Freedom is specifically discussed with Mark in part 2 of 5 (of Episode 7) from the workbook "Reaching For Personal Freedom" (P-92). He compares this book to other Al-Anon workbooks, explains how it differs, and I reveal a surprise… I’ve created an index for this book! A printable PDF version can be downloaded...
Jan 18, 2017
What do I want to be free of? What exactly are character defects? Can Alateen outreach be done to AA members? In part 1 of 5 of Episode 7, Mark shares how he used the workbook "Reaching For Personal Freedom" (P-92) in studying the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts horizontally. He also highlights how a section on page...
