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Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. Bedevilments versus the promises spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory step 4 resentment and turn around prayers. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps written by a. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. If you wish to be contacted please fill out the form below and click submit. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group.

Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We connect suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. It was surely for the relief of drunkards that the lord god did not write upon the stone tablets the commandment. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. An active journey through the 12 steps aron schwartz on. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book alcoholics anonymous. This is the original text, with the addition of personal stories from both the first and second editions. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. Choose leather or vinyl for hardcover, paperback and mini alcoholics anonymous big book in up to different 11 colors.

His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Chapter 4 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition.

The bible and the 12 steps 4 scriptures for step 1 4 scriptures for step 2 6 scriptures for step 3 7 scriptures for step 4 6 scriptures for step 5. Feb 12, 2014 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Just 12 12 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on.

It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. If the only two options, as outlined in the big book, is to either start living on a. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. 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. Science, religious science, psychiana, society for the study of metaphysical religion. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.

If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa grapevine or general service before there were meetings, clubs, conventions or any. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Your big book seminar and the myth busters information are much appreciated. To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. 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. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. 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.

In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps. This study material sticks closely to aas big book, alcoholics anonymous. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Details several interviews with big book sponsors and their insights into the 12 steps. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. Jun 07, 2015 emotional sobriety and food step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study.

Study what do the big book authors say about the steps. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by bill. For anyone curious, its my understanding that this is the current main website link. Big book and 12 step sources identifying the roots and the references dick b. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery.

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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The official a plan of recovery is not the meetings. My program of recovery was an example of my selfwill run riot fueled by misinformation gleaned from the many halls of aa and only asking my sponsor the questions i thought i knew the answer to. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Shop all available double aa book covers for aa big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions together. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program.

If so, please join us as we read and discuss the aa big book chapters 8 11. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. Most addicts feel that the big book is a powerful component to the recovery process and treat it as a sort. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. From page 63 to 84 in the big book, the first one hundred the authors of the big book show us exactly how to recover from the disease of alcoholism.

Aa double covers also available customized with name and date. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. I dont care if you attend a gazillion meetings there is no recovery going to get to you as a result of sitting in a chair in a million a meetings. There is so much about the program i did not understand about the program until i got to ask questions on sr. Step 5 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. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Tells the story of na founder, jimmy k, mostly in his own words. Step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study.

Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Just ignore the references for use in larger groups of 812 people. I did not realize the restrictions applied to meetings that were not bb study. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. Our primary purpose is to work the steps and teach others how to teach others how to work the steps. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. There are many page references to help each person working the steps to easily refer back to aas major text. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.

Oxford group principles and practices some twentyeight ideas that impacted on the a. Readings on the 12 steps in the big book worksheet. 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. Emotional sobriety and food step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study are you an early riser. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. 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. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above.

The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book. This book is the bestselling selfhelp book for conquering addictions that range from alcoholism to drug addiction, overeating, and other issues. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. All 12 steps are there, ive listened to them for a few years now and they are absolutely fabulous and by the book. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by.

Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. 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 big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach.

Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. Read about what the alcoholics anonymous big book is and learn about the details of the 12step program. The 12 steps with the promises 12 steps of insanity big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise step 3 prayer 3rd step vision for your life exercise 12 reasons we slip by bill w. Are you interested in participating in an indepth study of the principles and promises of step 12. History of the beginner classes, by wally p reports on an early approach to introducing newcomers to the 12 steps in four, short meetings. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.

A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous ebook. A sponsor is a recover ed alcoholic, who sponsors helps the suffering alcoholic, to do the 12 steps as soon as possible, so that the alcoholic will become a recover ed alcoholic too. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. Feb 05, 2009 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop.

The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Has the spiritual principles mentioned in the 12 steps put you off in the past or does it still put you off at present. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12 step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12 step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. If the only two options, as outlined in the big book, is to either start living on a spiritual. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.