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Non-alcoholic trustee Mani Mehdikhani on what the 2020 AA membship survey tells us
Non-alcoholic trustee Mani Mehdikhani on what the 2020 AA membship survey tells us
Non-alcoholic trustee Mani Mehdikhani on what the 2020 AA membship survey tells us
Sunday 13th November 2022
Clinical Psychologist Mani Mehdikhani shares insights from the 2020 AA membership survey, focusing on how AA adapted to virtual meetings during the pandemic.
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Get the buttons here!Adapting to Change: AA's Journey Through the Pandemic
The report clarified ideas that I'd been talking about with you and others over The Last Few Years. I think that's a really key aspect and, as you said, it's to do with how do you say a snapshot of what the current membership is at the moment and some of the internal issues that are relevant for the general service board?
How did the pandemic reshape the landscape of Alcoholics Anonymous? In this engaging episode of Rebellion Dogs Radio, host Joe C. sits down with Clinical Psychologist and non-alcoholic trustee Mani Mehdikhani to discuss the eye-opening results of the 2020 AA membership survey. Conducted across Great Britain and English-speaking Central Europe, this survey captured how AA members adapted to the sudden shift from face-to-face meetings to virtual gatherings due to COVID-19.
Mehdikhani, who serves on AA Great Britain's General Service Board, shares intriguing insights into how the pandemic affected members' ability to connect, support newcomers, and carry out service work. Before the pandemic, only 18% of AA members in Great Britain had experience with online meetings. However, by the time the survey was completed, a staggering 93% had transitioned to platforms like Zoom.
This episode dives into the challenges and successes of this transition, revealing how virtual meetings have become a crucial lifeline for many. You'll hear about the concerns members had early on, such as helping newcomers and sponsoring others, and how these issues were addressed. The conversation also touches on the secular aspects of higher power within AA and how different regions responded to the need for virtual connections.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a fascinating look at how a global crisis spurred innovation and adaptation within one of the world's most well-known recovery communities. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that highlights resilience, community, and the evolving nature of support in challenging times.