Chapter 4 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. How are you supposed to do a 4th step soberrecovery. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. As with my drinking, i was an overachiever in trying to get aa because i feared a return to king alcohols mad realm. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. This is a written inventory based on the 4 absolutes. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. However i do have a close friend in aa that has struggled with.
Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. Answers in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When that happens, our great natural assets, the instincts, have turned. Alcoholism12 step support how are you supposed to do a 4th step when i was doing my 4th step i asked 4 different people how your supposed to do it, and i got 4 different answers. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. Scriptures for step 4 6 scriptures for step 5 5 scriptures for step 6 4 scriptures for step 7 6 scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for step 10. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371.
The doctors opinion chapter in the book alcoholics anonymous provides a medical view of addiction to alcohol. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. When we were finished we considered it carefully aa p. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. The o or c codes designates who may attend a meeting. 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. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book.
There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop. Alcoholism12 step support a perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book colornavyim not going for this god stuff. How could there possibly be a god when there are so many starving people and wars where everybody says god is on their side. My grudge list on our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. There is a list included at the end of this worksheet. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Alcoholics anonymous, 2012, p 60 questions that help us uncover our selfsufficient will thinking and our controldriven life behavior.
My first 4th step, i used the example in the big book, the questions in the 12 x 12, and the little red book dr. This fourth edition includes the twelve concepts for world. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. My fourth step in the tradition of the big book of aa in dealing with resentments on paper, we set them on paper. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. 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. Sth step page 2 of 6 resentment list big book note. The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1.
Because our language has changed much since our big book was written, and. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step. This is one of the best summaries on the 4th step that i have ever come across. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. It is essential reading for anyone trying to decide whether or not they are alcoholic. Step 4 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. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. Morning readings from the big book on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous, called by many the big book. Third step vision exercise step 3 worksheet 1116 step 3 worksheet 1018 the serenity prayer 1018 the serenity prayer 1018 third step exercise step03 step3 here is my format for taking someone through step 3 1. Putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done column 2, we resolutely looked for our own.
Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Aa makes no determination who qualifies and does not qualify for membership. The big workbook is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services or with the general. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. As stated on page 47 of the textbook 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. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book.
This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. 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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. I did my 12 steps with a sponsor and have not yet sponsored anyone. 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. What we know of course is that the big book was bill wilsons baby its a collection of his opinions and beliefs at. The original source for these worksheets is sadly no longer available.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. A graphic guide to aas fourth step though our decision1 was a vital and crucial step. Morning step work check morning readings from the big. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. One of the many myths that i was taught about the big book is that its the collective workwords of the original 100 members of aa. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book.
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. Morning step work i recognize what i am powerless over each day. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. 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. Bs, big book step study, this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the big book and the book.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including 12 steps, guides.
Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had ex. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. Step work downloads bba formats you will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.
What people, places or things do you resent and what led to those resentments. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book workbook. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. A perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book. This is the step 4 emotional sobriety oa worksheet in a word document and a pdf file. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002.
Not scary step 3 worksheet page 1 ask the question name the fear what has this cost me what persons causes you the most stress, no matter what you try. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. 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. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of.
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