It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps one through twelve. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholism12 step support big book awakening bb study guide anyone have any experience with this thing. In this text book for permanent sobriety, we find the twelve steps of. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Jan 31, 2009 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note.
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. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Dec 21, 2012 this is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step workbook with questions and prompts, space for gratitude list and. When i came to aa in 1980, we had no big book meetings or steps meetings. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob.
If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Reading and study workbook a discussion and chapter questions and find biology. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. This is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note.
Step study outline and assignment sheets the following is a suggested assignment sheet as outlined for use by this step study workshop. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Big book study guide these three workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book a program for you and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. Learn step by step chapter 5 with free interactive flashcards. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Richly illustrated with photos, charts, and graphs, this book is a mustread for everyone who desires to better understand the world in which they live. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Our origins are the students of the big book group. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth.
Over 250 questions pertaining to the questions in ken hams bestselling the answers book are included, covering the topics of creation, evolution, genesis and more. Some addresses in the meeting list are hyperlinked to a virtual roadmap service not affiliated or endorsed by this site. Study guide and workbook 11 5 does the big bang fit with the bible. This is a powerful tool to utilize the benefits of the steps process. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa book. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. The answers can be found in the first 164 pages 4th edition of the big book. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. The answer to this question includes the entire paragraph. It contains twelve answers, each about 4minutes in length. I just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left page with lines on the right for notes. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts.
Choose from 500 different sets of step by step chapter 5 flashcards on quizlet. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Download this free 12 step workbook that guides the newcomer through all 12 steps.
When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. It is the purpose of this book to answer such questions. Who among us has the right to write our own workbooksthe height of selfish arrogance. I am reading your answers and using them to help me in. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. 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. The new answers book 1 study guide answers in genesis.
The new answers book 1 is packed with biblical answers to over 25 of the most important questions on creationevolution and the bible. Identify three inconsistencies that are exposed when. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. 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. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Opinions will be politely listened to and considered last. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but. Clear discussions of each step and probing questions offer us a guide to personal insight and reflection.
Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. The committee was surprised at the proliferation of the big book study. The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1.
Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor. How is the gap theory different from and similar to the. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Unanswered questions what is the particular type of processor model and operating system on which a computer is based called.
Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session and. 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. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Specifically, what is the ruinreconstruction version of the gap theory. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. Nicotine anonymous step study workbook chapters briefly discuss aspects each step that are followed by questions for members to answer. Answers in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics.
Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Filling in the answers for this study guide allows for greater comprehension. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. Because no one has all the answers in aa, individual members share their. I am getting stuck on understanding my turnarounds, especially the selfseeking. Step 5 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. Youll love these highly stylized miniinterviews, featuring bestselling authors such as ken ham, dr. Studying the steps is not the same as taking the steps. 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. This workbook and workshop format helps to systematically.