Contains worksheets that take away the confusion and make the process easier. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. The big book workbooks set set of three workbooks item. Relapse the big book bunch relapsedebriefing from slip or relapse to recovery relapse is not inevitable been slipping and sliding 100 slip questions.
Students will start by going into the marketplace and learning how to budget and how to best spend their money. Then, students go into the workplace and learn how to behave in a social environment. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity.
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 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. The big book items reflect the founders concentration upon. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a wonderful. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting.
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. To their surprise, a bunch of alcoholics discovered and demonstrate a. 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. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. An aa friendship that started 30 years ago led to a clear, concise interpretation of the big book. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. 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. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t. Step 8 page 76 third paragraph step 9 page 79 top of page step 10 page 85 middle of page step 11 night prayer page 86 middle of page morning prayer page 86 bottom of page during the day prayer page 87 second paragraph step 12 page 164 middle of page this is only a partial list of the prayers in the big book. Below are some worksheets and information on relapse.
Reinforce important points in the big book through this set of three workbooks that offer clear discussions of each step and probing questions. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Step 3 made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. Therefore, it is the belief in their own equality in the eyes of their creator which becomes the focal point of concern. We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. Have i kept something to myself which should be discussed with another person at once. These great mysteries are, after all, enshrined in complete simplicity. Our combined resource helps engage learners while providing the knowledge they need to have successful daily life skills. Excerpted from taking step eleven by the big book bunch. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. Week 11 week 12 week week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17 week 18 week 19. The big book contains the 12 steps, the step 3,7 prayers, the forgiveness prayer, how to pray and meditate in step 11, an entire chapter on working with others, and a template for working out a half decent 4th.
Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god, as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. Click on the desired form to download, save and or print. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future.
Big book, page 35, line 1 the big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. We have been learning not to play god and to avoid egoserving activities. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time pp. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. This is 4th step sex inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. We are here to talk about recovery only and to go through the twelvestep process as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book workshop handouts and forms big book workshop. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20.
The grade 56 big book school zone, joan hoffman on. I get excited every time i take a newcomer through the big book and after 8 years, i still get a kick out of it. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal. 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. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will into all our activities. Finally, students go back to their home and learn about health. 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. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa.
Aa activities in a large part of the world, is that those differences of race, religion. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Used in conjunction with the addiction treatment guide book at. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. Page xxx, paragraphs 1 through 5 during the era in which this book was written medical science had not yet uncovered the. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. The big book bunch on taking step 11 aussie chuck on a nontheist view of step 11. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Links to more information about spirituality and the 11th step. The legend of joe and charlie an essential repeat essential series for newcomers and thorough sponsors, explaining the precise nature of the disease, as well as how recovery works. Whenever possible, the link will go to the source website. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Big book study guide mens step application group big book study guide texas primary purpose group. This author does not subscribe to any belief system which claims superiority of some human beings over others.
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