Cooperation with the Professional Community
Cooperation with
the Professional Community (CPC) is A.A.'s official contact with members
of the Professional Community. You only need to be sober and have a desire
to serve.
What We Do:
A.A.'s Committee for the Cooperation with the
Professional Community (CPC) provides information about A.A. to members of
the community whose profession may bring them in regular contact with anyone
who may suffer from the disease of alcoholism.
In practice, the message
we carry is simply an extension of the 12 step approach, carry the A.A.
message to the alcoholic who still suffers, by informing the person in a
position of trust of what A.A. is, what A.A. does and what A.A. does not
do.
Why We Do It:
Many professionals have not had the opportunity to
find out how the A.A. program works. There are a great many misconceptions
about A.A. in the professional community.
Unless we work with these professionals many
practicing alcoholics may never find us.
The C.P.C. committee is prepared to meet
with any professional groups or individuals that would like more information
about A.A. for use in
their contact with the suffering alcoholic.
How We Do It:
Our
methods will employ:
- Letters
- Direct Calls
- Panels
- Presentations
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A partial list of publications suggested for
Professionals:
- Three Talks to Medical Societies by Bill W.
- A.A. As a Resource For The Health Care
Professional
- Members of the Clergy Ask About A.A.
- If You Are A Professional
- Problems Other Than Alcohol
- Understanding Anonymity
- A.A. In Your Community
- A.A. At A Glance
- This is A.A.
- A.A. and the Employee Assistance Programs
- A Message to Correctional Facility
Administrators
- A.A. In Treatment Facilities
- A.A. In Correctional Facilities
- How A.A. Members Cooperate
- A.A. Membership Survey
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Professionals can include:
- Physicians
- Clergy
- Educators
- Attorneys
- Social Workers
- Medical Professionals
- Psychologists
- Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Business Professionals
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What We Need:
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A few good
people who would like to experience the excitement and fulfillment
of carrying the message. |
How Can You Help?
There are many ways to get involved even if you do
not wish to call on professionals face-to-face. The behind the scenes work
that makes everything possible is just as rewarding and just as necessary
if we are to carry the message.
This type of service work does not require much
time. Due to its nature, very often it can be done at your convenience.
April 2008 Workshop
Volunteer Form - Instant Online Version
C.P.C. Guidelines (PDF
File)
For more
information e-mail: cpc@nnjaa.org
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