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. Meetings northeastern maryland intergroup of alcoholics. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in tennessee. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group.
Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Todays aa meetings aa intergroup for district 5 florida. Bethel presbyterian church 3541 rose of sharon road durham, nc 27712 map. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Search for meetings by name, location, day, format or with an interactive map. Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
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. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5 failure to make confession. Aa meetings, na meetings, nashville, tn and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in california. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. The twelve step program big book guide it only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. 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. Find local meetings of alcoholics anonymous in the salt lake valley and park city area. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. When ready meet with your sponsee to hear their inventory. And na online recovery also offers helpful advice on the 5th step. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish.
This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure. Step 3 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. Fayetteville northwest arkansas alcoholics anonymous. Meetings alcoholics anonymous general service area 51. Stepwork downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous. 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. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Big book, location temporarily closed, open, step meeting.
Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous basic text, chapter 4 step 5 this may be one of the most challenging steps we face in our recovery process, but it can also be one of the most fulfilling in terms of removing us from our isolation. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Read more about alcoholics anonymous step five, where members admit to god, to ourselves, and to another.
Closed, location temporarily closed, step meeting, women. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. Big book, location temporarily closed, online meeting, open, step meeting, wheelchair access. There are, however, additional promises in the big book.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve alcoholics anonymous 4. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book 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 the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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 substances, sugarfoodovereating, nicotine, gambling, sex love pornography, electronic. We do offer ebooks for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million dollars in free or subsidize printed literature to addicts in need every year. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. This revision marks the first changes to our book in two decades. Big book, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a.
Some people write down 1 page, others write the resentment in one notebook and my part the turnaround in another notebook. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Recover from alcoholism with the big book bunch web site information site info whois traceroute rbl check site info. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60.
The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Solution 101 meeting cancelled temporarily location temporarily closed. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. Volume twentyfive volu introducing number f number. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The big books specific instructions on step 9, along with following the direction of our sponsor, gives us the support we need to go out and do our amends. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening.
But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. The broad highway aa, agnostic and atheistfriendly. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. It was available by paid subscription and was published only in english. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Closed discussion child care available 1st tuesday big book, 2nd tuesday step of the month, 3rd tuesday aa conferenced approved literature, 4th tuesday tradition of the month, if 5th tuesday workshop meets 7.
Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Wake up and smell the recovery na rear room 12 noon lunch bunch aa open discussion 3. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics addicts.
Step eight worksheet 41 step five 42 step six 44 step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Maps with directions are available for each listing. 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 big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer.
Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book meeting, discussion, open, temporary closure. Aa meetings, na meetings, woodland hills, ca and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th steps as evidence of the programs divine inspiration, for when the book alcoholics anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these steps. Meetings are organized by day of the week, formats, and location. After completing this step and having had an hour of quiet time have your sponsee read page 75, paragraph 3, lines 1. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Telling my story, fron hazeldens series of classic step pamphlets.
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