Lesson Plan
AA Recovery Kickstart Plan
Introduce adult SUD IOP participants to the foundational principles of AA’s beginning of recovery—surrender, hope, and action—and guide them to identify personal next steps.
Understanding these core principles empowers participants with clarity and motivation at the start of their recovery journey, fostering hope, personal responsibility, and peer support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Agreements
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation of AA Beginning Principles
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection & Pair Share
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Guided Completion
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Next Steps
2 minutes

Worksheet


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