Four they by no means take the place of doing the fourth step inventory as laid out in the big book of aa. 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. And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been completed, so before starting check with your sponsor, spiritual advisor, counselor, etc.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. If youre having a hard time staying away from alcohol, aa can help. A companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name.
One of the requirements for sobriety is the need for confession of personality. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory youtube. The 10 th step inventory can be done using your 4 th step inventory, a journal, a balance sheet, or it can be done right out of the big book pg 8485. Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 34 as originally posted alano society of minneapolis 2218 2218 1st ave s.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. As a result of the application of the twelve steps as contained precisely in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening in 1988. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Step four of aa s twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. Our steps by the big book group sessions are not official aa meetings because we limit enrollment to a specific number of participants. In the big book and beyond the most obvious difference between the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are in steps six and seven. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. An even number of participants, perhaps from 2 to 16, allows members of the group to work in pairs as buddies. A history of alcoholics anonymous ernest kurtz wrote about the. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica.
When the time was right for me, it seemed as if the pen in my hand had a direct connection to my mind, and the memories of a lifetime just poured out onto the page. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. 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. 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.
Chapter 4 of the big book, we agnostics, in which bill w argues that recovery requires belief in god, is an insulting mishmash. First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. Upon achieving step one the admission of powerlessness and step two agreeing that there is, in fact, a higher power, step three goes beyond words to actions. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics.
Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Carefully reading the first five proposals the first five steps we ask. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. My advice for heading into step 4 is to allow courage to rise and be completely honest with yourself while doing it.
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. Gold in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. What is it that you have in your hand, that leads these first aa members to believe you can grow the fellowship. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Whats the biggest requirement for this action step. Step 2 focuses on preparing alcoholics to let go of their need for control over everything in their lives by introducing the concept of a higher power. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. Stepwork downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Jul 18, 2015 book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. App features a sobriety calculator which keeps a track of the number of days you are sober for. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on sponsorship. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages.
The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. The same can be said for step 4, which requires making a moral inventory. 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. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. 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. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
I listed my resentments on paper, but not necessarily in chronological order. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371.
Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f.
Apr 07, 2020 alcoholics anonymous is a national organization dedicated to assisting sufferers of alcohol abuse and addiction with overcoming the challenges faced during the rehabilitation process. 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 to be faced and when possible, overcome. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. Moral courage is the ability to act with integrity in the face of shame, scandal, or discouragement. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous.
The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. 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. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Aa speakers joe and charlie bills story the big book comes alive duration.
Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Nov 17, 2019 listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live sober, and recover from alcoholism. 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 ourselves which had been blocking us. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered. Joe had been studying the big book since 1962, but since he was an africanamerican man living in little rock, arkansas during that time, he was. The program uses a 12step program, including step 4, developed and modified based on the experiences of former members and the writings of the groups founder.
It opens the door to the rest of the steps and allows a person to begin the process of selfreflection step four and admitting the nature of ones wrongdoings step five. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 guides us to make a searching and. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book. Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a very careful personal inventory of. Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. It originated the twelve step program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. It is a perfect companion app for your 12 step program. Just set your sobriety date in the counter and it will automatically calculate the length of. Shed layer after layer of pain, lies, shame, and anger, and get to the guts of who you are.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Apr 08, 2020 alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
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