Understanding NA Service Structure and Building Effective Communication
This guide explores the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) service structure, emphasizing the vital role of communication between groups, areas, regions, and world services. Discover how each level supports recovery efforts, identifies communication gaps, and enhances collaboration. Learn the responsibilities of trusted servants, effective communication techniques, and how to maintain integrity in messaging. By fostering a network of informed members within NA, we can strengthen recovery efforts and ensure everyone is connected and supported on their journey.
Understanding NA Service Structure and Building Effective Communication
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BCRCNA #29 ACCEPTANCE IS THE KEY
Service Structure And Building Communication
MEMBER GROUP AREA REGION NAWS
NA Service Structure • The Group- The foundation of the NA service structure whose purpose is to carry the message of recovery directly to the suffering addict. • The Area- Administers the services of a local NA community. • The Region- Pools the experience and resources of areas and groups to address service issues.
NA Service Structure • The Zone (CANA)- brings trusted servants from across the country together to work on national issues • World Services- Unifies and ensures the common welfare of NA worldwide. Literature, translations, fellowship development, etc.
Links of Communicationin the Service Structure • GROUP→AREA/REGION • AREA → REGION • REGION→NAWS • NAWS→GROUP • NAWS→AREA Core responsibility of our service structure is ?
We Are Connected • Discuss the relationship between the group and area • Identify two ways these levels of the service structure support or impact each other in fulfilling their functions. What is working/What is not working
What Anyone In Service Should Know….. • How to communicate • Working knowledge of 12 Steps/ Traditions/ Concepts • Ask for help • How to take notes • Tools available – Service materials • Duties/Responsibilities of position • System/Process – Business meetings • Strengths & Weaknesses • Listening skills
Skill Set of Trusted Servants • Communication • Report writing – bullet points • Respect • Facilitation skills • Share concerns/challenges @ ASC/RSC • Delegate/solicit help
Qualities of Trusted Servants • Integrity • Humility • Willingness • Positive Attitude & Show Enthusiasm • Compassion • Remain Teachable
Building Communication Eighth Concept: “Our service structure depends on the integrity and effectiveness of our communications.” This is by sharing information and experience from: member→group→area→committee→region→ zone→world services On every level of service, it is our responsibility to make information available. Integrity means doing our best to keep everyone informed.
Building Communication • Other definitions of integrity are? • How can we tell when our communications are effective? • What is working well in our communication across the different levels of NA service? • What are the communication links that need improving? • What actions would help us build an effective chain of communication throughout our service structure. • How do we address those issues we said are not working?
