The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. It requires me to be vigilant against my addictive behavior and against the triggers for my addictive behavior. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25%.
The podcast will be one step each day for the next 12 days. Relaxation focus meditations prayers steps 1, 2, 3 notes. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In the process, the period for taking the steps was expanded and modified from 4 weeks to somewhere in between 12 and 16 weeks. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. 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. With a few references to the big book 12 steps as the original format and where the 12 step process is made clear, some suggestion to seek god and grow spiritually, but all in all. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. We have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body by taking the twelve steps as outlined in the book alcoholics anonymous. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Some adopt strict definitions of the big book process in an attempt to set a boundary between their style of stepwork and more social or psychological interpretations of the big book message. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. My big book step study sponsor came to an open, womens 1212 meeting and spoke on step three. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Meaning we are now on the 3rd step of the 12 step process we make our.
Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These people will work together as a group and will share their 4 th step inventories with someone who is familiar with the process. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Primary purpose we are a group of alcoholics and drug addicts in memphis, tn that have taken the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Find someone in your area who has done the twelve steps as outlined in the big book to sponsor a group of people. The typical big book step study group conscience from the hyannis format of bbss meetings. Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous. It is a pledge to continually monitor my life with honesty and humility.
Step 10 begins laying the foundation for the rest of my life. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. 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. 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 team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website.
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 twelve steps and twelve traditions. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Learn what the 12 steps of aa are and how these principles can be. Is willing to conduct the meeting according to the format. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous.
I want to thank everyone for respecting the format. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12 step book instead of the big book. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.
Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. 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 our fears. By 1980, there had been about eight studies offered. Dec 29, 2017 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. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. 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. This differentiates them from those aas who are not familiar with the bbss process.
Would those who have completed the process as it is laid out in the big book with the help of a big book step study sponsor and who are willing to sponsor others through the twelve steps please raise your hands. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. 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. 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. Apr 20, 2020 alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous.
I was living a life of selfishness and selfcenteredness, and i did not have peace, serenity or joy in my life. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Some people write down 1 page, others write the resentment in one notebook and my part the turnaround in another notebook. There is a saying in the 12step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. Step 1 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. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book.
In hindsight, i had ignored the suggestion in the long form of tradition five. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. The fourth step inventory was modified and became a much more laborious and detailed procedure. It requires me to be humble before my god who can keep me from my addictive behavior if i. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Steps by the big book our group study supports the passiton process of. Step workgroup guide big book format last revised january , 2017 it is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This 1212 book of essays was of course the words of bill w. Step 4 big book step study step 4 turnarounds originally posted by wmj1012 as tommy outlined, the turnarounds can be written using columns his were good and thorough. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. 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. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has.
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. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Short but indepth look within the big book, highlighting the major points simply. 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. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. The inventory is described as a factfinding and factfacing process. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Greshams law, by tom powers, is one of the best expressions of the sentiments of big book conservatives. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Big book step study hyannis format 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. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. 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. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord.
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