EA is not a sounding board for continually reviewing our miseries, but a way to learn to detach ourselves from them. Living @ peace with unsolved problems
Our program has been known to work miracles in the lives of many who suffer from problems as diverse as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, abnormal fears, resentment, jealousy, guilt, despair, fatigue, tension, boredom, loneliness, withdrawal, obsessive and negative thinking, worry, compulsive behavior and a variety of other emotional issues.
As an anonymous program, EA respects the confidentiality of its members at all times. As a spiritual program, there is an emphasis on a higher power. Experience has shown the EA program works equally well for those with or without religious beliefs or affiliations.
EA provides a warm and accepting group setting in which to share experiences without fear of criticism. Through weekly support meetings, members discover they are not alone in their struggles. We may each have different symptoms, but the underlying emotions are the same or similar.
Our program was founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1971. As of 2007 there are over 1000 EA chapters in 35 countries, including the United States. Emotions Anonymous is supported and maintained by member contributions and each member and group is encouraged to share in the financial support of Emotions Anonymous.
About Our Meetings:
EA is not a medical or psychiatric service, nor does it provide personal or family counseling. Leadership of group meetings rotates and is non-professional. The leader's function is simply to conduct the meeting, not to serve as an authority. Our meetings are structured to assist individuals who want to achieve and maintain emotional health by understanding and utilizing the Twelve Steps of Emotions Anonymous in their daily lives.
Tools of our program include: the Twelve Steps, Traditions, Concepts, and Promises. Also available is our EA book which features writings on the Steps and personal recovery stories, our daily meditation book Today, and program-approved literature.
The only requirement for membership in Emotions Anonymous is a desire to become well emotionally.
There are no dues or fees for EA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Emotions Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, political organization or institution.
EA does not wish to engage in any controversy; it neither endorses nor opposes any causes.
Our primary purpose is to become emotionally well.
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