The primary purpose of Emotions Anonymous (EA) is to help individuals work toward recovery from emotional difficulties through a 12-step program. EA provides a supportive fellowship where members can share their experiences in a confidential, non-professional setting to improve their emotional well-being and live more manageable lives. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become emotionally well.
- Fellowship and support: EA members come together in weekly meetings to find support and realize they are not alone in their struggles.
- 12-Step Program: The program is based on a 12-step model, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous, to help members work through their issues.
- Emotional wellness: The overarching goal is to help members recover from emotional problems and move from “surviving to thriving”.
- Confidential sharing: Meetings provide a space to share experiences, challenges, and hopes without fear of judgment or professional advice.
- Self-help: EA is a peer-led program, not a substitute for professional therapy, but can be a valuable complement to it.