Public Information Sessions

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These events educate the public about Food Addiction and the FA program of recovery

Information sessions are designed to educate the general public and professionals about FA. We offer two types of information sessions each with its own format: a session for the public and a session for professionals. These sessions can be organized at the Intergroup or Chapter level, the Local Service Group level, or the meeting level, with PI Representatives coordinating the work. 

Public In-Person Information Sessions

Public In-Person Information Sessions are designed to educate the general public about FA recovery. They are meant to reach suffering food addicts who might be curious, and people in their lives who might be concerned. 

Often fellowships or meetings reach a point where meetings are robust and stable and have members able to sponsor newcomers. Information Sessions can also provide an opportunity for newcomers and the fellowship to hear from members from outside the area, who can convey the hope of long-term abstinence. 

Resources for Running an In-Person Information Session

• Information Session Task List
• Frequently Asked Questions at Information Sessions
• Information Session Calendar Announcement (Long Version)
• Information Session Calendar Announcement (Short Version)
• Information Session Meeting Format
• Information Session Trifold Template
• Information Session Flyer Template
• Submit a request to post an upcoming FA Information Session on the FA Events Calendar
• View upcoming FA Information Sessions on the FA Events Calendar; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type
• View upcoming FA Information Sessions in a list; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type

​Public Virtual Information Sessions

Public Virtual Information Sessions are designed to educate the general public about FA recovery. They are meant to reach suffering food addicts who might be curious, and people in their lives who might be concerned.

How to Organize and Run a Virtual Public Information Session

A GUIDE to Organize and Run a Virtual Public Information Session

Email eaipi@foodaddicts.org if interested in a one-hour workshop to go over the GUIDE [35 minutes to cover the GUIDE and 25 minutes for Q&A].

Resources for Running a Virtual Information Session

• Virtual Information Session Format
• Virtual Information Session Service Position List
• Virtual Information Session Description of Service Positions
• Frequently Asked Questions for Speakers at Virtual Information Session
• Virtual Information Session Task List by Time Sequence
• Virtual Information Session Email or Text Script to FA Meeting Member
• Virtual Information Session Email or Text Script to FA Meeting Members for Invitees
• Virtual Information Session Email Script to Service Position Holders
• Submit a request to post an upcoming FA Information Session on the FA Events Calendar
• View upcoming FA Information Sessions on the FA Events Calendar; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type
• View upcoming FA Information Sessions in a list; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type

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