For those Seeking a Sponsor or a Co-Sponsor:
- Why did you decided to seek a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- When did you first consider seeking a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Do you want a sponsor/co-sponsor from your home group?
- Have you ever had a sponsor or co-sponsor before?
- How often do you want to be in contact with your sponsor or co-sponsor?
- What benefits have you seek from having a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- What have you done to find a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Why don't you have a sponsor or co-sponsor now?
- Is there someone in your group now who you would trust to be a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- What would keep you from asking them?
- Would it be easier for you to ask for a temporary sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Does your home group promote sponsorship and co-sponsorship regularly?
For Sponsors and Co-Sponsors:
- Do you have any sponsees or co-sponsors?
- How do you benefit from being a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Where did you learn how to be a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Do you have a routine for your sponsee or co-sponsors?
- How much contact do you want or need from your sponsees or co-sponsors?
- Are you able to have good sponsorship or co-sponsorship boundaries (not trying to control or direct another's recovery/avoiding codependency)?
- If you've been a sponsor or co-sponsor, what has proven effective to keep sponsees progressing in the program?
- Do you understand the importance of using EAI approved literature only?
- Have you ever felt overwhelmed by being a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- What do you do if you are?
- How many steps did you complete before becoming a sponsor or co-sponsor?
- Do you have any ideas to increase sponsorship and co-sponsorship in the EA program?
