Aa Observation Reflection
Aa Observation Reflection
Aa Observation Reflection
1. Describe what type of AA meeting you attended: group size, composition of the group
members. How did you feel when you entered into the meeting? What leadership style
did you identify in the group leader? How did the members of the group make you feel?
What additional information do you wish you had prior to attending the
meeting? (Minimum 1 paragraph.)
2. Identify 2 Yalom's Curative factors utilized in the group meeting. How did the Yalom's
Curative factors influence the group meeting? Explain how the Yalom's Curative factors
may influence your care delivery in the future (Minimum 2 paragraphs.)
The two Yalom curative factors I saw that were utilized in the group
meeting were the instillation of hope and universality. According to Yalom, the
instillation of hope creates a feeling of optimism, and thats what I think that is the
underlying foundation of AA. Everyone who shared something during the meeting
ended with a glimmer of hope, even while some were still continuing the process
towards recovery. Some individuals told stories of how their drinking ruined
relationships with their families and friends, but the fact that they were able to
come back up from the bottom showed the power of never giving up. The factor
of universality is what bonds these group members together. By coming to the
AA meetings every week and hearing others stories, many of them realized that
they indeed had a drinking problem because they saw themselves in other
peoples ordeal. Members of AA find comfort in knowing they are not alone in
their struggles.
4. Compare and contrast the utilization of the AA program related to patient outcomes with
an evidence-based nursing journal article from the Nursing Reference Center (NRC).
(Minimum 2 paragraphs.)
One thing the study concluded about AA meetings was that the actual group
dynamic affected the effectiveness of individuals recovery process (Montalto,
2005). That whole idea is something to consider when referring someone to AA. I
was fortunate to see a group that was very welcoming and supportive of existing
members and new members. That type of atmosphere nourishes recovery. A
group that doesnt support its members will not be therapeutic.
5. Did you enjoy this experience? Why or why not? (Minimum 1 paragraph)
Gulianick, M. & Myers, J. (2014). Nursing care plans: Diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes.
Montalto, M. (2015). Alcoholics anonymous: One treatment program to rule them all? Journal of