The second step came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity directions. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Big book, page 70, paragraph 3 we have listed the people we have hurt by our conduct, and are willing to straighten out the past if we can. Step 11 prayers and meditations help for compulsiv. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big. Ive also included some prompt sheets and tables to aid you. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for.
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. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain. The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1. Step five 63 we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being.
In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. The second step ends by saying restore us to sanity. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
Read and highlight step four from the twelve steps. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. You can share what you felt about it while doing it. When i came to aa they told me i had an allergy to alcohol and i could never drink it.
Resentments list all people, places, things, institutions, ideas or principles with whom you are angry, resent, feel. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. There are five classifications of alcoholics listed on page 6 of the doctors opinion. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months.
When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power. Read and highlight the balance of page 63 and page 64 in the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. 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. The big workwook incorporates the text from the first 103 pages of the original first edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
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. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. There are many ways to do a 4th step inventory list. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aas solution to alcoholism as outlined. Alcoholics anonymous the big book, chapter 1 16 pages. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Aas twelve steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession.
Read and highlight page 52 of the big book, 2nd full paragraph beginning with we had to ask ourselves ending with of course it was. The third step prayer alcoholics anonymous aa meetings. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. T his is the step that separates the men from the boys. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Step five 63 we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Please read from the bottom of page 63 through page 65 before beginning. On page 60, explain the phrase, selfwill wont be a. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. You wont be sharing with the group the work you will be doing on this assignment. The alcoholics anonymous big book table of contents. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Nov 06, 2008 frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bills story bill w. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 63 71. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11. Twelve step guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book, herb k twelve steps to spiritual awakening enlightenment for everyone, herb k. Write on your experience with the five different types. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 63 71. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Read and highlight from pages 60 to 62 in the big book, from the last full paragraph on page 60. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. 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. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing.
In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Iv take step 3 we take step 3 in the second paragraph on bb page 63. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Writing assignments written by stephanie32450 and shumdesign. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re. Read from the alcoholics anonymous basic text book, page 63.
By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Directions for taking step 3 are listed on page 63, paragraph 2, lines 110. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. This book has become the basic text of our society. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Just what do we mean by that, and just what do we do. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67.
A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. The big workbook is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services or. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. Oct 23, 2010 alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. If you have resentment that you want to be free of, pray. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. You will need to use three books for this assignment. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is the behavioral description of unmanageability what it looks like.
What is the nature of my wrongs, faults, mistakes, defects. This is 4th step harms inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our.
Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down. 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. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed.
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