1. Importance of Abundance and Spirituality in Money Discussions 2015 WSC Thought Force

2. BARRIERS and STRATEGIES BARRIERS and STRATEGIES

3. BARRIER Unaccustomed to discussions regarding spirituality and finances Discussions promote atmosphere of uncertainty and fear

4. STRATEGY Sharing experiences of gratitude, giving, and abundance in financially-based discussions Sharing in meetings and beyond the group level

5. STRATEGY Typical financial discussions vs. Spiritually-grounded financial discussions SKITS

6. BARRIER It takes time in Al-Anon recovery to make changes and move to a place of gratitude and abundance

7. STRATEGY Gratitude Abundance Spirituality Meetings ~ Workshops ~ Conventions

8. BARRIER Members may not understand the principle of abundance and where it is found in our Legacies

9. STRATEGY Using Al-Anon’s spiritual principles to discuss financial challenges trust honesty love understanding patience faith equality compassion gratitude acceptance generosity Discussions

10. STRATEGY Describe and define spiritual principles Relate to discussions of financial matters Create pamphlet

11. BARRIER Talking about money is uncomfortable for some members

12. STRATEGY Doorways to opening discussions AWARENESSINFORMATION

13. STRATEGY Money $$$$ Finances Topics for meetings

14. BARRIER Fear of financial insecurity

15. STRATEGY Working the Steps Financial security I am fearless

16. BARRIER Some members are struggling financially

17. STRATEGY Topic for meetings

18. STRATEGY Topics for meetings Responsibility Trust Faith

19. STRATEGY This program has helped me recognize the abundance in my life… My trust in a Higher Power assures me I will be OK Personal sharings at meetings

20. SUMMARY

21. What barriers did we miss? What strategies do you think would work?

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