12 Step Groups

"12 step groups" are groups of people who meet at a particular time and location.

In accordance with the tradition 4, each 12-step group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or their fellowship as a whole.

Working the 12 steps in Groups

We can get an overview of how the 12 steps work by hearing how some 12 step group members have grouped the steps together:

  • Give Up - Steps 1, 2, 3
  • Own Up - Steps 4, 5, 6
  • Make Up - Steps 7, 8, 9
  • Grow Up - Steps 10, 11, 12