As he become more successful, the confidence in himself grew well beyond any rational proportion. This term is often called Hubris, which is excessive overconfidence in ones own abilities. This hubris was a catalyst in Bills eventual collapse. He was overconfident in his abilities in overcoming alcoholism which led to his demise and deteriorating health. He believed he could easily overcome his addiction which proved to be only temporary. Furthermore, Bill thought that a small drink would not influence his behavior. As apparent in our discussion, even a small drink can have a profound effect on an alcoholic. This was insight I didn't think about prior to talking with Bill. A small influence can have a lasting effect on ones behavior (Hoffman, 1996). In regards with the personal conflict, alcoholics and family interactions vary. For the must part, these interactions are destructive in nature. An initial attempt by one party to correct or alleviate the problem of alcoholism often falls on deaf ears. Conflicts occur as the individual suffering from alcoholism either becomes defensive or ignores the problem altogether. In both instances, the problem rarely, if ever, gets solved. As such, the consequences can be very devastating as indicated by Bill's story. Through his denial, Bill lost a very promising job, his marriage, and his livelihood. All of which could have easily been alleviated through appropriate recognition of the overall conflict. As mentioned earlier, Bill had a power and style that did not lend itself well to alcohol. His overconfident style combined with the power of wealth created an atmosphere of destruction. Bill's hubris also allowed the addiction to develop unchecked by others. Bill's power ultimately ended up being his downfall. What is interesting about Bill's experience is that he has forgiven...

He has also reconciled with family and friends regarding his past behavior. It is because of this forgiveness that Bill was able to move forward in a productive manner. Attempted solutions by him proved to be of no use. Instead, through forgiveness, Bill was able to use both his immediate family and AA members to help overcome his disease.
In regards to the AA meetings overall, the group manages conflict very well. The meetings are very productive as best practices are discussed throughout the meeting. What is unique is that almost every member in the group has had experience with alcoholism. As such, their suggestions are very pertinent within the overall context of the disease. For instance, suggestions often arise from individuals, which I personally would not have thought of. As such, many of the conflicts discussed, and subsequent solutions are very productive. The only area of improvement I notices throughout the meeting was timing. In some instances, some individuals were not given the opportunity to express themselves as much as others. Typically, a group of individuals dominates the overall conversation. This, over time, diminishes the meetings effect as individuals are unlikely to provide critical elements of their personal conflict. The leaders of the meetings however, do an overall good job of delegating time for each meeting attendee.