12 step big book study workshops

This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. 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. 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. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. That would be a great time to do this questionnaire. It passed my proposal to do a big book step study was voted in at my home group during a group conscious meeting. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column. Week 12 week week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17 week 18 week 19. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting.

All 12 step recovery products recovery cdsdvds big book study big book experience 8 cds big book experience joe h. The only exception to the big book s instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. This is 4th step harms inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. In the miami area the twelve and twelve replaced both the big book and the little red book and step studies replaced the beginners classes. It was both transcribed by tape and also from his personal writings. As we continue to study the big book we will learn there is nothing we can do. 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. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. You will get 4 sections for each of the workshops and many other related content. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. What helped it pass was the big book step study guide that bballdad first suggested. Although im actually going to a meeting where they read the.

The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Sober and active in the program since 261957, al kohalek, has used his experience in our. Aa conventions aa conferences aa roundups aa events 12 step 4th step big book study workshops retreats. Big book 12 step study workshop 12 steps recovery, big.

This is 4th step sex inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Download the apk file of the application you need for example. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. 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. Stephanie is your step study sponsor unless you have someone else you are working with however you will work on your writing assignments with your fellowship sponsor. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12 step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12 step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. Apr 28, 2020 12 step all addictions big book step study workshop week 85 april 21, 2020 our website is. Our origins are the students of the big book group.

Jan 31, 2009 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. As such, we have a simple book approach to recovery. Listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. Aa and alanon members participate together in these meetings.

The owls nest is not aa, and aa does not endorse the owls nest or any other outside entity. The conference program lists the workshops and their scheduled times. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.

The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3. 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. Can i announce the conference call at my fellowship meetings. Other step workshops include open workshops for anyone interested in the 12 steps as a way of feeding their awakening spirit, 4th and 5th step study workshops, 11th step study workshops, and big book step study workshops. Check out our 12step store with tshirts, coffee mugs, books and more. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. One of the funny things about the work of the twelve steps is that virtually no one. 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. This workshop is facilitated by one person, who had completed the steps as they are laid out in the big book and wants to share her experience, strength and hope with others. Aa 12 step workshop straight to the point theresa f. The heart of the fellowship of the spirit conference is the step workshops. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. Many attend with their sponsor, or involve their sponsor in the process.

An active journey through the 12 steps aron schwartz on. It is our groups belief that we wish to keep it simple and adhere to the early success model of bill, doctor bob and the first one hundred. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. 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. 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. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did.

We use the book the spiritual solution simple and effective recovery through the taking and teaching of the 12 steps, by john h, as a guide to the 12 steps as presented in the book alcoholics anonymous. Amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 odomtology 12 step recovery media. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. Aa speaker growing in the twelve steps and sobriety. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. It is the originator of the seminal twelve step method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex addiction and gambling addiction. We connect suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. 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. He also have amazing aa history speakers, aa workshops, inspirational 12step studies, big book study tapes and more. A current 200 page study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Al anon 12 steps workshops big book study free downloads.

You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Listen to sessions of herb ks big book workshop online or download to your mp3 player. Try this if you have been in the program a year or more. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps.

Its these 12 steps, these seven chapters, a mere 103 pages which, when we allow them, change the course of our lives. You will get 4 sections for each of the workshops and many other. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent.

Another good time to do this growth questionnaire is on you aa or 12 step birthday. Remember the big book of aa uses the word powerless once, and the word power over 65 times. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. A panel of aas and alanons lead off every workshop. Most addicts feel that the big book is a powerful component to the recovery process and treat it as a sort. Our workshop videos provide a taste of the type of meetings that occur every day at the owls nest.

Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. This is a brief history of how the socal version of the big book comes alive with bill m. Big book page 64 unmanageabilty and the spiritual malady in part one of this. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. May 26, 2014 this pin was discovered by mark graham. We feature speakers from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, alanon family groups. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. 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. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has.

To listen to the recording online and for these questions. We are here to talk about recovery only and to go through the twelvestep process as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The westfield big book workshop is an outgrowth of the spiritual awakenings group of bernardsville, n. Download alanon workshops aa 12 steps and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. In the process, the period for taking the steps was expanded and modified from 4 weeks to somewhere in between 12 and 16 weeks. An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on. Big book page 24, line 12 when delusion based thinking. Amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 odomtology 12step recovery media. Documents and handouts aa 12 steps, movin on, alcoholics anonymous, new year new. We hope to make more of the handouts available on this website.

Two of the best aa speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. I just wanted to pass along a big thanks from me on this bigbook sponsorship guide. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Aa workshops, inspirational 12step studies, big book study tapes and more. In these workshops he leads discussion and reflection to help attendees work through the 12 steps. The only exception to the big book s instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. Alcoholics anonymous workshops aa speakers youtube. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Following the conclusion of the step meetings, some groups will discuss the traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. The spiritual solution book is provided at our workshops and is available in paperback and kindle format at. The growth questionnaire do you sometimes feel you have not grown very much. First ebby thatcher the man bill, referred to as his sponsor came to see bill. The only time tested and proven solution to addiction can be found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others.