The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Step zero qualifier lets save us all a lot of time. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook.
Step 12 having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. This book offers a way forward for the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. I would rather not associate with a bunch of admitted alcoholics who have done and might still do some pretty sordid things. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world.
Jan 05, 2020 with step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. Choose leather or vinyl for hardcover, paperback and mini alcoholics anonymous big book in up to different 11 colors. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard.
The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3 questionnaire. Big books directions for taking all twelve steps the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics anonymous fumble a bit here.
If you are at step zero please get into the big book and work the steps out of the book. The big books approach to step 4, with its masculine focus is not only less helpful to women than it should be, it is probably harmful. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. There are, however, additional promises in the big book.
Big book page 120, line 22 step 9failure to make amends. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. To their surprise, a bunch of alcoholics discovered and demonstrate a. Four people share their experience, strength and hope related to step eleven. 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. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says.
Step 11 prayer this version of the prayer of st francis of assissi is taken from step 11 chapter 11, page 99 of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, a book published by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. Rayer and meditation are our principal means of con scious contact with god. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. Big book meeting, open, speaker, temporary closure. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
Northwest st pete west of 34th st north of central ave. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Step 3 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. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal pen name. At the time of writing the big book, women were viewed as less than rather than equal to or, in many cases, superior to. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. If you truly drink, you have to announce to all and sundry that you do not drink. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch.
This site provides several different step work and relapse prevention guides and assistance to 12step work and preventing relapse to alcohol and drug addiction. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Aa double covers also available customized with name and date. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path.
I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. We must lose our fear of creditors no matter how far we have to go, for we are liable to drink if we are afraid to face them. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step.
Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. The 12 3 questionnaire guide replaces the idiots guide. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Shop all available double aa book covers for aa big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions together. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. The unstated goal of the little book is to widen the gateway of aa so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Although you may have heard that it is like turning over.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and. From the national association for christian recovery. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The book presents the 12 step program of recovery in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of culture, gender, religion. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. By teaching it the mucker method to other newcomers they complete step twelve. With step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in.
However, these na fourth step guides are valuable because of their remarkable similarity to the fourth step process described in the aa big book. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The results of taking step 11 are found on page 88 lines 2 8. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book. Understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous 2of 12 books as want to read. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Step zero is not drinking but no relationship with god as a result of the steps that provides the defense from the first drink. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou.
We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in. The big book s directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Sep 18, 2017 once the alcoholic has lost the choice over drink he has no defense from the first drink.
Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, step meeting, tradition study. The big book and the twelve steps step 11 on vimeo. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book depression is not a sign of weakness. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time pp. Step 3 made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The demonstrated results of aa have clearly established that alcoholics. Still in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book.
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