If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. 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. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery.
This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Read this and get immediate medical attention for anyone suspected of having alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. The big workbook is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services or with the general service office of alcoholics anonymous.
In this text book for permanent sobriety, we find the twelve steps of. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. 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. The 12 steps of aa has changed so much for alcoholics all over the world. Everyone in drug or alcohol rehab has heard of the 12 steps, but. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. I am a second time newcomer, and am finding meetings to not answer all my. Study treatment committee workbook and related materials. If, on the other hand, you think that this guide has left out some important elements that are found in the big book, we would very much like to hear from you.
This version was designed to be printed and used by each individual to study the big book reading the questions and hand writing in the answers found in the. However, as noted in the big book, this decision has little effect unless you, at once, start on your written step 4 inventory. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. It is not intended as the answer to recovery for everyone. 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. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Big book awakening bb study guide i just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left page with lines on the right for notes. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Purchase treatment committee workbooks for all committee members.
The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. 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. 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. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. This step workgroup guide is a work in progress and we actively welcome your suggestions for improvements. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. We want you to get the answers you need so that you can begin your recovery. Download this free 12 step workbook that guides the newcomer through all 12 steps. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Hi, im looking for replies from those who have done step 4 exactly as it is written in the big book.
Alcoholic selftest using the big book this study of the book alcoholics anonymous was used as the foundation for this test. Opinions will be politely listened to and considered last. Workbooks for working the 12 step program of recovery. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps of. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
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. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Study what do the big book authors say about the steps. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing.
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. The answer to this question is demonstrated by the wide. 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. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Answers in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a.
Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first. This workbook is for those in recovery who want to go through the steps again. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Buy big book study guides for aa special by alcoholics anonymous, sober living.
Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. It is the purpose of this book to answer such questions. One difference is that the big book prayer includes. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. What are the spiritual answer and the program of action. An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. 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.
Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide. It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session and. This book has become the basic text of our society. This study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include any actingout or obsessivecompulsive addiction patterns such as, drugs and all mind altering.
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