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. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. New 12 3 sponsorship guide for the 12 3 questionnaire. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. 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. The first 12step program started with alcoholics anonymous aa in the late 1930s. Introduction to steps by the big book, workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa steps 12 3 notes. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration.
The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Aa big book step study, reading assignments herb k. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3.
This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Quotes and questions for workshop in meeting 1 step 1. 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. By buddy t a look at step 10 of the twelve step program. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. These three workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. All 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at.
Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Aug 24, 2017 all 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. It opens the door to the rest of the steps and allows a person to begin the process of selfreflection step four and admitting the nature of ones wrongdoings step five. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book step study, reading assignments kristin w. The big book 12 steps study the ranch tn recovery ranch. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Clear discussions of each step and probing questions offer us a guide to personal insight and reflection. Part one als 40 day serendipity journey al kohallek begins his most ambitious undertaking part one covers the first nine steps using the first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous and the steps form the book 12 steps and 12 traditions. Aa big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book study.
We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Step eleven 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. Playback recording numbers of our 12 steps in 4 hours workshops. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. P rayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12.
To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3 questionnaire. 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. View details spanish a program for you workbook steps 47 item. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings.
Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. You can trust odomtology 12step recovery media to be synonymous with the best online recovery material out there. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach.
This approach has expanded to encompass a wide range of addictive and. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Sam shoemaker history of aa charlotte, nc 1962 duration. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. Upon achieving step one the admission of powerlessness and step two agreeing that there is, in fact, a higher power, step three goes beyond words to actions. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Aa big book study edition aa big book, aa coins, aa.
This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. Playback recording numbers for our 12 steps in 4 hours workshop. Although im actually going to a meeting where they read the. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first 164 pages of the aa big book study edition comes with lined pages opposite of the text for note taking. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. 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. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics.
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. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps of. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Joe mcq from the joe and charlie big book study tapes. These questions are not oa approved, but tailored to this workshop to support discussions.
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