They are all oa sanctioned and all contain a wealth of recovery. Big book study guides for aa and millions of other books are available for instant. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. 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 alcoholics. A spiritual view beyond the limits of traditional religion by ken w. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The purpose of the study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart. Note that this book is not an official alcoholics anonymous material. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered.
What is offered here was acquired by a careful study of the aa basic. This is difficult to understand at first, do a dozen or so and youll get the hang of it. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b.
Your first aa meeting an unofficial guide for the perplexed. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. It is obvious he is reasonably familiar with what is contained in the aa big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered, and additionally on page 29 in the big book it states, further on, clearcut directions are given showing how we recovered. The concept was refined in the ensuing years as aa continued to grow and greater emphasis was placed on maintaining uniformity among chapters. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. However, you will probably want to discuss with your sponsor some of the incidents on these worksheets. Understanding in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps. Our primary source was websters daily use dictionary, published in 1934.
By no means can his book be used to replace aa s big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Big book study guide mens step application group big book study guide texas primary purpose group. You may contact aa at alcoholics anonymous world services at. 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. 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 through the twelve steps. It also helps you understand alcoholism and the roots of addiction and also offers. Craving is what happens after we put one or two drinks in our body. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. It also helps you understand alcoholism and the roots of addiction and also. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. It can be used as a handy reference to big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition following the instructional flow utilized in the back to 40s five week program. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members.
Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Its important for alcoholics to understand this step in context. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. If you are interested in how the big book of alcoholics anonymous might help in your journey through overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Alcoholics anonymous the big book, chapter 1 16 pages. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. The 3rd step of alcoholics anonymous can be one of the most difficult for the alcoholic to grasp.
Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by bill wilson, daily. This book has become the basic text of our society. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. It produces a physical craving for more of the same.
Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. If you have the oa 12 step book andor the workbook, you know that i am following pretty much an idea outline of the material covered in those two books. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson. I am also drawing heavily on the aa big book and the aa 12 and 12. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 anonymous. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. I would highly recommend them for study and meditation.
Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. The first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of. They only thought they had lost their egoism and fear. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to.
We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own best and highest nature. There is a difference in an awakening and an understanding. God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book authors define sanity as sane and sound. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The twelve tradition philosophy got its start in 1939 with the publication of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. Step 3 is the third of three steps meant to help the alcoholic give up the illusion that he is in control of his drinking. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes.
I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Big book glossary in an attempt to discover the meanings of the words used in our basic text book alcoholics anonymous when it was written, we have used many sources for this glossary. You dont have to show these worksheets to anyonethey are to help you understand your personal experience with alcohol or drugs. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 odomtology 12step recovery media. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Go to download workbooks or download workshops to choose a workbook or workshop papers. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender. Here are just a few of the ways a newcomer can experience their big book. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being.
I trust that god can restore me to a right mind, a sane mind that leads me to sane and healthy behavior and a life filled with greater serenity. Understanding the 3rd step of alcoholics anonymous. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. A study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
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