Starting a new Caduceus Meeting

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Does anyone have information on starting a Caduceus AA meeting? Are there any guidelines for Michigan or is it (as I think) a closed AA meeting for Medical Professionals? Does H.P.R.P. have any authority or rules about the formation of new Caduceus meetings? There are multiple nurses and doctors who regularly attend AA meetings with me and the closest Caduceus meetings are at least 45 minutes away.

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Does anyone have information on starting a Caduceus AA meeting? Are there any guidelines for Michigan or is it (as I think) a closed AA meeting for Medical Professionals? Does H.P.R.P. have any authority or rules about the formation of new Caduceus meetings? There are multiple nurses and doctors who regularly attend AA meetings with me and the closest Caduceus meetings are at least 45 minutes away.

I'm sure there are rules if you want to start an "official" Caduceus group, i.e. one which is "recognized" by the state licensing agencies. However, there are no rules for starting your own "nurse recovery support group". I do recommend that you come up with some sort of structure and perhaps some goals in order to remain focused. One of the problems I've seen in many nurse support groups is the tendency to turn into b*#%h groups...lot's of whining and complaining about how evil the case workers are, how unfair and lacking in compassion the state board is, how rotten things are at work (if you're lucky enough to have a job), how the significant other "doesn't get it", etc.

I've started 2 support groups dealing with childhood sexual trauma and a nurse support group for recovering nurses. Without those guidelines the groups fall apart pretty fast. You don't necessarily have to follow a strict 12 Step format, but it definitely makes the start less "bumpy". Decide what your "mission" is and then design the action steps to achieve that mission. Here are a few places to get some ideas. Good luck!

Jack

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Thank you for your swift reply. I will investigate further. thanks too for the links.

Sorry I posted this question in two places.

peace

Marie

Well I achieved the (secret off the books) Caduceus meeting getting off the ground. We have had a turn out of from 3-6 for the once monthly meeting, 3 months now. I consider this a success! Thanks for your reply. I posted you a msg with yet another question.

Peace

Does anyone know of an educational venue for chemical dependency in California. I am supposed to take a 4 hour clasroom style course to meet probation stipulation. Im thinking a seminar or conference. I live in the boonies so there is nothing like that here and of course the Board cant allow any alternatives to the agreed stip. : / Possibly even an AA event with other medical professionals. Thanks

PS Im not sure if I am using this site correctly so if anyone thinks I should post this somewhere else, let me know.

Does anyone know of an educational venue for chemical dependency in California. I am supposed to take a 4 hour clasroom style course to meet probation stipulation. Im thinking a seminar or conference. I live in the boonies so there is nothing like that here and of course the Board cant allow any alternatives to the agreed stip. : / Possibly even an AA event with other medical professionals. Thanks

PS Im not sure if I am using this site correctly so if anyone thinks I should post this somewhere else, let me know.

Have you tried your State nursing association?ours offers professional support groups as well as helps guide ppl through their consent orders. I went to treatment at a facility that specialized in medical professionals so I go to aftercare there and get advocacy from them. Good luck.

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