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. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex. The terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1955 second editions, first. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. Sobriety was an offer of peace, and i consented to the very simple condition. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. But the big book is quite vauge on a lot of things, and is quite open to various interpitation. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Help your 7 or 8 year old advance their reading ability with our variety of grade 2 paperbacks, hardcovers, games and toys for sale at up to 30% off. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Take your inspiration with you each day with the aa acceptance verse card.
Apr 10, 2011 the first time i did a 4th step in aa i hated everything about it. Recoveryshop has many 12 step recovery programs verse cards including quotes from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and many more. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. This format can be conducted in one half day or in four, onehour sessions. Our notes, commentary, and genderneutral changes are formatted in italics. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Just the mere act of writing down the names of the people in my life was painful. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting.
We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Second step 4th grade21 lesson worksheets by behavior. 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. Aa derives its name from the title of this book and is written by aa members. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourth printing 1943 big book navy blue covers. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. 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.
Turning my life over to the care of the power of the universe seems like a no brainer. The doctors opinion chapter in the book alcoholics anonymous provides a medical view of addiction to alcohol. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. They are the perfect extension to the lessons, homework, or small group lessons to reteach or reinforce the concepts. Second step 4th grade21 lesson worksheets by behavior savers. I was taught to do step 4 strait from the big book. Alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous, twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous, breathing underwater. I am getting stuck on understanding my turnarounds, especially the selfseeking. I didnt even have to write anything else to feel bad. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. It is the originator of the seminal twelve step method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex.
Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in. See more ideas about worksheets, celebrate recovery and addiction recovery. The homebase big book of 4th grade skill practice homebase learning on. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. This is the big book of alcoholics anonymous, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong sentiment against any radical. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat many addictions, from. The premise of the book describes the 12step program that has been. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous second edition, first printing 1955 big book. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Popular 12 steps books meet your next favorite book. The big book adventure ii in a how to workshop for experiencing the steps as a way of life with dave f. Join the catalog of alcoholics anonymous priority mailing list. My favorite passage from the big book of aa acceptance. Gso, 4th edition herb k herb k assignment 1 title pagexiv 112 title pagexi assignment 2 xvxxiv 22 x ii14. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. The first time i did a 4th step in aa i hated everything about it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
I demonstrate my commitment to step 3my willingness to live in this powers willby doing steps 49. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. This verse card features a paragraph taken from the big book of alcoholics anonymous pg 417. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation.
Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. It is essential reading for anyone trying to decide whether or not they are alcoholic. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. I know you cant respond with a post that gives detailed instructions on how to do a 4th step, because it would be such a long description. 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. Sharing 30 years of experience with the big book in a step workshop weekend the wilson house east dorset vt february 2 4, 2001. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervalsusually briefwere inevitably followed by still less control, which led in. They have limited amount of writing so they are great adaptations for 4th grade students who are averse to writing or have. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe.
The tenth step promises are available for everyone who works for them. An alcoholics personal story of taking step three an alcoholic shares his personal story of how he took step three, of aas 12 steps step 3. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god, as we understood him. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. 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. Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience.
It always seemed to me the depth of detail contained in the 12 x 12 shows growth and understanding gained over an additional period of 12 years sobriety. We alcoholics are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Much like the ninth step promises, the tenth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised peace and recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step four of aas twelve step program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. How are you supposed to do a 4th step soberrecovery. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. An alcoholics personal story of taking step three an alcoholic shares his personal story of how he took step three, of aa s 12 steps step 3. The book cover of alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25%. Psychiatrist and surgeon, he had lost his way until. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. Type, mutualhelp addiction recovery twelvestep program. Page xx, realy misspelled and page 16, aa is composed of nearly 6000 groups 1955.
Step 4 big book step study step 4 turnarounds hi, im looking for replies from those who have done step 4 exactly as it is written in the big book. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Book is in very good condition with fading to spine and front board, gold gild present. We are a group of recovered alcoholics dedicated to sharing and teaching the inventory process exactly as laid out in chapter 5 of the big book of. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online.
Our format quotes extensively from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 2001. This step is the beginning of a prayer of action that starts when i take the step three prayer and ends when i do the seventh step prayer. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. Discover why the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa are used by. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous and millions of other books are available for instant access. Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Over a period of time attending meetings, reading the big book and twelve by twelve, and sharing my experience, i took into consideration the surrender terms, and i became convinced that if i were to live and have any kind of life at all, i would need to stop drinking. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Paypal, all major credit cards, check, or money order. Website, alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment.
Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Second grade books for sale the scholastic parent store. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in character flaws that need. 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.