The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.
This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Identify three inconsistencies that are exposed when people try to fit the big bang into the bible. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. 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 in the big book. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Al kohallek goes stepping new 5th edition al kohallek goes twelve stepping out of print al kohallek takes another journey into the twelve steps and twelve traditions. It literally take you through the entire big book all four editions, and even all the part 2 and part 3 of personal stories and ask you questions, quizzing you on what you read. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group.
The big book of book reports share this workbook make book reports a breeze with this workbook that contains plenty of pages for kids to thoroughly investigate and write about a book. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. In your own words, describe at least three scientific problems with the big bang. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. Png format and one single download of all of them in. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. 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. 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. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Step workbook with writing prompts and questions for each step, space for a gratitude list and journal paper podenco press. 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.
Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book it takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. Eleven form were drawn up by an aa big book thumper in. 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. Pdf format that have been recreated and cleaned up. There was a big book study around, but it was private and i was never invited to participate. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step. 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. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours big book sponsorship. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. This workbook and workshop format helps to systematically. Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on. No edits of any kind have been made to the originals just recreated to provide cleaner versions of the original. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. 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 following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. On april 14, 2016, dan sherman, the author of big book awakening lost his battle with cancer. For more information please read dear recovery community. 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. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. Give a brief summary of what happened in the big bang. This workbook is intended to help people study the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time.
The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Welcome to ready set go adult children of alcoholics. One difference is that the big book prayer includes. Some addresses in the meeting list are hyperlinked to a virtual roadmap service not affiliated or endorsed by this site. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. 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.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. We are all sad to have lost him, however the world was made a better place, for having had him. Step three made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy.
Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. When i came to aa in 1980, we had no big book meetings or steps meetings, just discussiontherapy groups. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal pen name how to order copies of this book or have a complete. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics.
Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book dan sherman on. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. 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. There is only one key, and it is called willingness.
Steps by the big book useful links free sbbb workbook. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. 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 stratford mens step workgroup guide big book format last revised january, 2017 it is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. 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. This is a powerful tool to utilize the benefits of the steps process. Ready set go is for aca members to become acquainted with the aca twelve steps and to prepare you for when you choose to do the aca 12 step workbook. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of 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.
It makes your brain work to better comprehend the literature. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to. 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. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The recovering and discovering progresses with taking the steps by using a structured format over a four week period. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. The material is taken from our big red book and our aca 12 step workbook. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. 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.
It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but. Study guide and workbook 11 5 does the big bang fit with the bible. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. 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. Big book study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. The big book says that there is little hope for recovery unless we can experience an entire psychic change. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. Jan 31, 2009 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note.
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. Download this free 12 step workbook that guides the newcomer through all 12 steps. P racticing step three is like the opening of a door which to all appearances is still closed and locked. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone.
Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. Big book forms the documents on the left are available as pdf files for viewing just click or downloading right click, and save. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. 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. 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. Our group study supports the passiton process of one alcoholic talking with another. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. An active journey through the 12 steps aron schwartz on.
New al kohallek is learning to communicate using the traditions a love story. Book and forms for working the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous according to the big book directions. Nicotine anonymous step study workbook chapters briefly discuss aspects each step that are followed by questions for members to answer. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. Are you convinced that you are powerless over food and only an entire. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book study guide these three workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book a program for you and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. The author has been continuously sober since april 1, 1981 and is actually working his own twelfth step by sharing his own experience, strength, and hope that he personally gets from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters c. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. This workbook is a perfect companion to the big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Studying the steps is not the same as taking the steps. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional.
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