The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Transcript page number big book page number on the left in parentheses. It was both transcribed by tape and also from his personal writings. 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. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The first one or two meetings are organizational only. I tried 12 step groups twice and found the disease model, the codependency, the dependence of a higher power for addiction to be not for me. 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. Bob realize that forty people are now sober 6 first groups decide on paid missionaries, chain of. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Other helpful resources step 2 ck study guide step 2 cs study guide shelf resources by subject anki settings help for shelf or step prep how to make anki cards efficiently the study resources featured on this blog such as the study schedules and anki tips are free to use, as i know what it is like to be a student living on a fixed budget.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Tape 1 side a 1 introduction 2 how joe and charlie started their study of the big book 3 spread of the big book study tapes 4 history of the big book 5 bill and dr. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. Not only do they give us knowledge, the meta concept of how to learn to learn. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time pp. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7.
Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. 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. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions.
Find someone in your area who has done the twelve steps as outlined in the big book to sponsor a group of people. These people will work together as a group and will share their 4 th step inventories with someone who is familiar with the process. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built.
An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution more about alcoholism step 2 we. I do however enjoy smart recovery, dbsa, mha and nami support groups in the year 2018, for me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format.
Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study. 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. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Well its quite clear that these two great tastes that are supposed to go together, were written to go together, dont go together with a palate like mine. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw.
Aspects of the illness step 1 part 2 of 15 this is part two of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009. While the fourth step guide on pages 17 through 25 can be used by individuals working alone, the remainder of the unofficial guide to the twelve step was developed for use by a step study team. Step 7 humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Now i have tried to read and apply the 12 steps as written in the 12 12 book many times at varying times in my aa recovery. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Episodes by day of week episodes experience the big book. My name is stephanie and i will be your facilitatorsponsor. Step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory. He explains his motives and goals for this indepth study of the big book. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group.
Those who use this book regularly, not as a study guide, but as a guide to practical action get the best recoveries. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. 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. Once you discover these concepts, they will make all future knowledge become a little bit easier to grasp.
Over the years, especially in the 1970s, many groups and individuals in aa and other fellowships lost sight of the importance of the big book and even lost sight of the necessity to take steps early and intensely. Experience has shown that teams are most successful when. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is. We take six or so paragraphs from the book addressing each step and provide a panel of speakers who share continue reading open, big book, step study. Step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b.
The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. 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. All 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. This is part three of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009 part three is about step 2 now what, and is presented by pete h. Step 6 were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps of. Part 2 powerful paragraphs on the problem of alcoholism xxviiixxix step 1.
I will be going through the big book of alcoholics anonymous line by line, paragraph by paragraph. Is willing to conduct the meeting according to the format. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. 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. Jun 19, 2014 step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Thanks for visiting please contact us with any suggestions, email.
Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. 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. Learning, after all, is not something we do from first grade until we graduate from college. Joe mcq teaches step 2 from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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