Alcoholics Anonymous / 12-Step Participation History

Alcoholics Anonymous / 12-Step Participation History is a structured participation and barrier history tool for practitioners using Twelve Step Facilitation. It helps practitioners and clients capture prior exposure, current engagement, attitudes or reservations, obstacles, and a realistic next step toward mutual-help involvement when supported.

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

Barriers And Reservations

The tool separates facts of participation from obstacles, attitudes, and reservations so barriers can be addressed without turning the result into a readiness score.

Not A Directory

The tool does not search meetings, verify attendance, rank mutual-help options, or provide external recommendations.

Can the client report no prior 12-step participation?

Yes. A clear none history is supported and the tool can continue to barriers or reservations.

Does the tool verify attendance?

No. It records reported participation history and does not verify attendance.

Is a next step required?

No. The next step can remain unresolved until enough information supports one.