Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. As we continue to study the big book we will learn there is nothing we can do about the. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The podcast will be one step each day for the next 12 days. Part one is about the history of the big book and is presented by chris s. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who have used the joe and charlie tapes. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives.
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. Session step 5 into action pp 72 75 step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. All 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. After an anticipated readers digest article fails to materialize and a radio broadcast results in no orders, sales are few and far between. It is a comprehensive study guide that summarizes each chapter and breaks down the history of where and how it came about. Aa uses the 12step formula outlined in the big book to ask members to take.
He codified his method in the 12 steps, the rules at the heart of aa. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published in the 1939 book alcoholics. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive duration. 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. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. 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.
A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. The following are the paragraphs selected for each meeting reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. History of the big book part 1 of 15 this is part one of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25%. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. We are here to talk about recovery only and to go through the twelve step process as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps.
The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance abuse. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, aas basic text laying out the 12step program of. The twelve step model has been utilized as a treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism since 1935. Find the ones you want and click listen here to hear them on your computer.
The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now.
For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Twelvestep methods have been adapted to address a wide range of. The fellowship of alanon family groups was formed about thirteen years after this chapter. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Then it weaves how to apply the 12 steps to your life to find freedom from the bo. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. 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. It is extremely important to know that help is out there and addiction recovery is possible. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling.
Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Future directions in 12step research are noted in closing. Find the latest 30 episodes below grouped by the day of the week they were recorded. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics should find their own way in their spiritual quest.
Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book depression is not a sign of weakness. Step study groups are groups of codependents working through the twelve steps. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. The first annual big book step study all addictions convention. The bonds formed and lessons learned during these meetings can last a lifetime. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. Group meeting template 12frequently asked questions affirmations. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book.
Week week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17 week 18 week 19. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. Amongst the most helpful tape series for newcomers, they explore essential concepts of steps 14 with solid book based explanations. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. 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. Join us for the regular meeting of the you can recover group, a bbss big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous on tuesday nights at 7.
Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. I certainly did enjoy the movie when i was a certified substance abuse counselor at two different prisons as a mental health. In april 1939, some 5,000 copies of the big book titled alcoholics anonymous roll off the press. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it.
Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. 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. Essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16 format for a step four inventory 19. Eventbrite there is a solution big book step study jacksonville, fl presents big book 2020 friday, march , 2020 sunday, march 15, 2020 at 1420 a1a s, st. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Read read chapter 5, how it works, on the fear inventory. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. 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. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. 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. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting.
An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on. Session 10 fear inventory step 4 how it works our fears. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. This disappointment foreshadows a bleak summer for the new york fellowship. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we. Sep 19, 2008 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here.
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