To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The book addresses the administrative and cultural challenges of creating a successful program, and is written for trainees, clinicians, hospital administrators, patient. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in california.
Other publications available from na world services it works. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting you can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting, or online at you do not need to print the following step material until you are instructed to do so. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Aa meetings, na meetings, woodland hills, ca and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. 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. Pages 6063 directions for taking step 3 are listed on page 63, paragraph 2, lines 110. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking.
Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The principles are pretty much the same, you just have to be a little imaginative with the wording, like make allowances for the big books almost art deco, post depression americanisms. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings. 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. How and why just for today, reviseddaily meditations for recovering addicts the na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised na white booklet the group booklet, revised behind the walls in times of illness twelve concepts for na service na. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. To open pdf files, you will need adobe reader or equivalent software.
These great mysteries are, after all, enshrined in complete simplicity. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. Gulf beaches barrier islands from clwtr to st pete beach. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. This revision marks the first changes to our book in two decades. Big book, discussion, open, step meeting, wheelchair access. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects. P rayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with god. Recovery literature in english us narcotics anonymous. 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. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man.
Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 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 anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics anonymous fumble a bit. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we. When ready say the third step prayer with your sponsee. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. Exploring spirituality in the 11th step of aa alcoholics anonymous can be a. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. Saturday night grapevine group location temporarily closed. 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 big books directions for taking all twelve steps. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. 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. When ready have your sponsee write their inventory for resentments, fears, sex conduct and all other harms. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, open. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago, so it is better suited to younger people today. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out.
Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. The main difference is in the step 1 alcohol v addiction and as you now know, addiction is in you, not the alcohol or indeed any substance. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. Have i started the day with prayer and other spiritual disciplines such as meditation.
Big book page 30, line 11 and what does aa say an alcoholic is. Big book of emergency department psychiatry provides an integrated, comprehensive, and patient centered understanding of operational improvement and clinical care strategies. And na online recovery also offers helpful advice on the 5th step. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. Breaking down step eleven of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. We are tempted to print out the seventh step prayer for you. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. The big book bunch on taking step 11 aussie chuck on a nontheist view of step 11 passage meditation and the eleventh step, from. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. 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. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60.
There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. Step 3 made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. This is the standard na book on twelve step recovery for people addicted to chemicals.
In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. 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. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with. As the step reads it states that we seek through prayer and meditation. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Whats the difference between the aa big book and the na. Step eleven sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25%.
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