Workshop Selection Form

During the retreat, there will be 4 workshop sessions.   Each session will include 3 workshops that will run concurrently.  Space is limited for each workshop, please indicate your 1st and 2nd preference for each workshop session.  We will use these responses to assign participants to workshops on a first come, first served basis. You will be notified of your assigned workshops prior to the retreat. Workshop participants will also be displayed on the white board at the retreat.  Your responses are due by Thursday, Sept 12.  

If you have any questions, please contact Alice at 919-247-1338 or Carol G at 414-322-7645.

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Friday Afternoon Session Workshops focus on Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - What is ahead and why travel?   5:00  - 6:10 pm


1   Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - Meditation  Spend time in meditation while the facilitator plays the singing bowls to prepare for weekend’s dive into steps 6-9 and you will have an opportunity to share your experience with the meditation. 

2   Preparing for the Journey -  Reviewing Step 4 with Courage  We will look at our obstacles (defenses) like harms, resentments, anger and fears that block us from the sunlight of the spirit. 

3   Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - From Willfulness To Willingness  Not sure you are ready to change, can’t see yourself any other way? Looking for hope and willingness to be willing? Learn what other OA members have done.  

Indicate your 1st and 2nd choice for the Friday Afternoon Workshops.  Note:  If you have no preference or you will not be attending this workshop session, please select that option as your 1st choice.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
1 - Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - Meditation
2 - Preparing for the Journey - Reviewing Step 4 with Courage
3 - Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - From Willfulness To Willingness
No preference
I do not plan on attending this workshop session
Saturday Morning Session Workshops focus on Step 6 and 7.   10:20 - 11:40 am


1   Perspectives on the Spiritual Journey    Panelists share their spiritual journey with Steps 6-7 followed by an exercise and sharing.  

2   Understand the Obstacles on our Path to Recovery and Seeking Spiritual Guidance  We will recognize and identify some of the specific roadblocks that may be limiting your recovery. Learn how the OA program and Tools overcome obstacles on your personal road to recovery.

3   Think It, Do It: Surrender While “Acting as If”  Imagine life without your negative character traits. Our program suggests that we “act as if“ the defects have been removed. We will discuss tips on how to become conscious of current behavior, focusing on the connection between humility and faith by living in the principles.

Indicate your 1st and 2nd choice for the Saturday Morning Workshops on Steps 6 & 7.   Note:  If you have no preference or you will not be attending this workshop session, please select that option as your 1st choice.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
1 - Perspectives on the Spiritual Journey
2 - Understand the Obstacles on our Path to Recovery and Seeking Spiritual Guidance
3 - Think It, Do It: Surrender While “Acting as If”
No preference
I do not plan on attending this workshop session
Saturday Afternoon Session Workshops focus on Step 8.  5:00  - 6:10 pm


1   Preparing to Leave Our Baggage Behind: A gentle way to prepare for the 9th step.

2   The Domino Effect - Harm and Healing.  Examining the effects of your behavior on yourself and others.; a step toward freedom.  A simple technique for examination followed by a small group exercise and sharing.  

3   Getting a Mountain Top View  Imagine a life with the best possible relationships with self, Higher Power and others by learning to live according to spiritual principles in the present and amend the past.
Indicate your 1st and 2nd choice for the Saturday Afternoon Workshops on Step 8.  Note:  If you have no preference or you will not be attending this workshop session, please select that option as your 1st choice.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
1 Preparing to Leave Our Baggage Behind.
2 The Domino Effect - Harm and Healing.
3 Getting a Mountain Top View
No preference
I do not plan on attending this workshop session
Sunday Morning Session Workshops focus on Step 9.    9:50 - 10:50 am  


1   Amends - Our highway to Love.   First, do no harm.  Amends are for us. We can't do it alone. Clearing away Our wreckage.

2   After A Trip – Stories of life after amends.  

3   New Vistas : Making Amends to Ourselves – Seeing ourselves with acceptance and joy.  Learn ways to release self-condemnation and shame narratives so we may embrace self-acceptance and joy.  A variety of methods will be offered for personal exploration, so you can choose the one best suited to your preferences. Time will be set aside for short voluntary shares after the activity time, so we may all benefit from your experience, strength, and hope!
Indicate your 1st and 2nd choice for the Sunday Morning Workshops on Step 9.  Note:  If you have no preference or you will not be attending this workshop session, please select that option as your 1st choice.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Workshop 1: Amends - Our highway to Love.
Workshop 2: Stories of life after amends.
Workshop 3: New Vistas : Making Amends to Ourselves – Seeing ourselves with acceptance and joy
No preference
I do not plan on attending this workshop session
Thank you for completing the workshop selection form.  Please feel free to provide any additional information regarding your workshop preferences.  
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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