These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. It is the platform on which an entirely new life can be built. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. The first requirement is that we be convinced that any life run on selfwill can hardly be a success. Other indecent immoral things i have outlined in more detail in my fourth step. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted.
Wherever we do not stay current in our experience with this step, for it is not about knowledge, that is where we will relapse into drinking and using. Important important points points regarding amends. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Later on it is revealed that the common solution to alcoholism is a vital spiritual experience. When fi rst challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not a big book study or for those who cannot attend face to. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. Craving is what happens after we put one or two drinks in our body. With a person we dislike, we take the bit in our teeth. Nearly all americans read for entertainment, and letter writing and reading were much more prevalent in our society. Big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice.
This group can familiarize you with typical family patterns in alcoholism, and the 12 step process also. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism. Dec 21, 2012 this is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Describes a program based on the big book of aa, but in modern, accessible. Thus supported, youll be better able to deal with your family member. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Rather they are designed to provide an introduction to this step. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity.
Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. Alcoholics anonymous the big book, chapter 1 16 pages. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution inn, 5th floor 150 second ave, navy yard 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour, that our lives had become unmanageable. In the process, the period for taking the steps was expanded and modified from 4 weeks to somewhere in between 12 and 16 weeks. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become. Alcoholics anonymous, big book, forward, 1st edition, page xiii step 1. Whether youre a member of alcoholics anonymous, cocaine anonymous, drug addicts anonymous, narcotics anonymous or any other anonymous 12 step.
Alcoholics anonymous, 2012, p 60 questions that help us uncover our selfsufficient will thinking and our controldriven life behavior. In this part of the book, he writes the prescription. We determined from the first part of the big book that we are powerless. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. These notes and worksheets are not intended to be a guide to working step four. We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Step work downloads bba formats you will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Step 7 worksheet 714esoa step 7 worksheet 714esoa this is also one of my most favorite summaries on step 7. Alcoholics anonymous step 1 worksheet answers on healthtap. This is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities.
When the big book was written in 1939, america was a reading society. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook.
It may be some have done us more harm than we have done them. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. You come into the meeting unmuted6 to mute and unmute. In the miami area the twelve and twelve replaced both the big book and the little red book and step studies replaced the beginners classes.
The three dimensions of life steps 1 thru 9 so 6god. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Two guides to the 4th step that were in early working manuscripts of the basic text and it works. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. Not scary step 3 worksheet page 2 ask the question name the fear what has this cost me at the worst, what might god ask me. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. It produces a physical craving for more of the same. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working.
Our third step decision is vital life giving, crucial and. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as.
The big book carries the great message of the common solution. Step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Saturday needham big book step study christ episcopal. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big book s directions to the 12 steps. Step 3 for general use taking the items youve just examined, make a list of the people or areas of your life that are out of your control and causing you stress. Twelve steps twelve traditions the 12 12, step 1 4 pages. Gave my kids to someone i didnt know was safe, but was safer than me. Saturday marshfield big book step study united methodist hall 185 plain st 5.
The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic addicted people must have depth and. Step 5 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Unmanageable in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps. We continue to take inventory as in step four and continue to make amends if we harm anyone as in steps eight and nine. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Aa speaker powerless over alcohol and step 1 of alcoholism recovery part 1 of 5 duration. Jun 19, 2014 step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets. This aa morning step work sheet is designed for newcomers or anyone who wants to start each day off in a way that will definitely. Sharing 28 years of experience with the big book in a step workshop weekend the wilson house east dorset vt march 17 19, 2000. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Third step vision exercise step 3 worksheet 1116 step 3 worksheet 1018 the serenity prayer 1018 the serenity prayer 1018 third step exercise step03 step3 here is my format for taking someone through step 3 1. Important important points points regarding amends amends. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. Notes on step four big book version kent state university.
This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. If you can answer yes, then you are ready to take the rest of the steps. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as. Steps by the big book step 1 steps by the big book.
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