This book is the bestselling selfhelp book for conquering addictions that range from alcoholism to drug addiction, overeating, and other issues. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Lou posted about her experience of chairing a workshop on sponsorship at an alanon convention and was using the big book as an example of working step four. I will also be referencing many of the other books i have on the steps including the aa big. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. 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. Step meeting an experienced aamember goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship.
In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Hello to all members and future members of our ppg alanon group. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. I ordered pamphlets and my very first step book which was only steps at the time. Twelve steps and twelve traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. Most meetings start with a reading of al anons 12 step program. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. The naranon family book sesh sharing experience strength and hope soft cover book is available for fast, same day shipping at recovery emporium. 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. Paths to recovery alanons step study guide and blue print for progress alanons fourth step guide. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Click the about bbss tab to read how a longtime bbss member describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the chairperson and speaker, who are qualified to share, and details.
Step one reminds us of our proper relationship with others we are powerless over them. The very first thing i did was to order literature from the nar anon website. I took it to every meeting and any time someone said something that clicked alittle more for a step, i wrote it in the journal. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Although i have not done the workshop, i have listened to 4th steps that have used this method and ive used the format for specific problems. Step 1 in the alcoholics anonymous and alanon programs. It places us in correct relationship with ourselves when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Why would i need to complicate the process and why would my sponsor allow it. A study of step 12 of the 12step programs verywell mind.
Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. So it is that we fi rst see humility as a necessity. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result. Applying the steps to our lives and in all our affairs. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. Volunteers read aloud from the big book, followed by speakers at the podium. The very first thing i did was to order literature from the naranon website. You will get 4 sections for each of the workshops and many other related content. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. Alanon helps us learn new ways to have healthy relationships in all areas of our lives.
In this way, you can better keep track of truly working your 12 step program. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for meeting materials and 12step program related books and gifts. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online al anon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. Apr 09, 2019 our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. Much like aa, alanon members take on a sponsor who helps them work through the steps and who is available for support in times of hardship. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Step study guide non aa or na just for today meditations. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. They work by putting the principles of aa ahead of our own and other peoples personalities, and by keeping one aim above all else. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group.
Ppg alanon the spiritual principles of alanon big book study. A couple of people in the audience spoke up that it wasnt conference approved. These steps are adapted, nearly verbatim, from the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Open the downloaded apk file and install listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon. 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.
This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. This is the original text, with the addition of personal stories from both the first and second editions. Admitting alcohol controls your life is step 1 in aa and al anon. The format for the big book 4th step starts on page 64. 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. Blueprint for progress is an alanon 4th step book, and it was incredibly valuable for me and my first 4th step.
Download the apk file of the application you need for example. 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. We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
Needed a study guide just to complete the workbook and it was too big to be discreet. 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. Bbss speakers on step eleven in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Collections of talks by 12step seakers stories of recovery. In 1991 i think, i was directed to a big book workshop. Step seven 73 newcomer in alcoholics anonymous is told, and soon realizes for himself, that his humble admission of powerlessness over alcohol is his fi rst step toward liberation from its paralyzing grip. You can also unlock and download hundreds more hours of amazing content through the app. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the alanon declaration, a preface about alanons legacies and how they can help you if your life has been affected by the alcoholism of a friend or relative and a brief history about the. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. Listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. An introductory guide to narcotics anonymous, revised this is na fellowshipapproved literature.
A step study meeting will usually be a study of the 12 steps, sometimes they use the 12 and 12 an aa book that has short chapters explainining the 12 steps and 12 traditions as the guide the group will read part of a chapter and then discuss it. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. We conduct our published meetings with rigorous adherence to the twelve traditions. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Open the downloaded apk file and install listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7.
Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Thanks for visiting please contact us with any suggestions, email. Anonalateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. When was the last time you described the actions to take in order to recover from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body page xiii, forward to the first edition, 3rd edition that is alcoholism. Teams of no more than 12 persons will be formed 8 to 10 are preferred. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Every time i sat down to work on a step, i worked in that journal. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book.
It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. You are invited to pick those questions that seem most relevant to your recovery and answer them to the best of your ability. In addition to the online guide, alanon family groups has its blueprint for. Meeting schedule zoom meetings covid information canadian and international callers connection issues and cost free alternatives the 5 principles of saapp 1. Friends and family of alcoholics alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. When was the last time you explained to a suffering alcoholic the threefold disease described in this book. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Big book step study a website devoted to the study and practice of the principles detailed in the twelve steps as laid out in the big book from alcoholics anonymous. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Jerry jones step study 2008 aa from lake whitney, tx and dallas tx deceased.
If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. Here are a few ways to work step 12 during an aa or alanon meeting. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. I started attending the online meetings as well because one meeting a week just was not enough for me. 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. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook.
Mary pearl as always straight from the shoulder and straight to the point. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and alanons who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works.
If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. 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 step study is both a particular style of a. Over on the coda board we are starting a book study and a step study, its based on melody beatty books, but truthfully the step study will be using and i quote i am going to be using the codependents guide to the twelve steps as my core resource in starting the step threads for this step study. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. A step journal i created a step journal, with a section for each step. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and al anon s who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share al anon s single purpose.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics. In my city, 4th step workshops are held for all 12 steps groups. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. The makeup of each team will be approximately 3 to 5 members who have worked the steps in the manner described in the big book and 8 to 9 members who have never worked the steps in this manner, but who are willing to try.