You can buy the guide at recovery book shops such as choices, 220 east 78th street, new york, ny 10021 2127943858. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we understood him. It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but it does get a person focused in on the information and power of the words and stories. The written inventory of the fourth step with the exact nature of our wrongs will helpus in.
The twelve step program big book guide it only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. Alcoholics anonymous is a 12step program for people who struggle with alcohol addiction. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Two of the members of alcoholics anonymous came to see me. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. Also, we need a reference from which to tell our story. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book workbook. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Eight step worksheet motivational chart a guidance system 12 and 12 inventory aa book louis affirmation the twelve traditions inventory lovefour more ways to look at love sex and love addiction inventory expanded inventory worksheet jim w.
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. Step 3 helps alcoholics make a decision to change their lives by changing their attitude. The second step came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity directions. This is a 1 page summary of sections out of the aa big book original manuscript on step 2. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. 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. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the official alcoholics anonymous supplement to the big book, explaining each of the 12 steps and the aa traditions in greater detail.
Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Write about your will and how it has gotten in the way of your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Chapter 3 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. It was from reliable on line source and that we love it. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. 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. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Consider having a round robin discussion about one particular defect, and the groups experiences with step 6 by the big book. It is the purpose of this book to answer such ques. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden step 2.
Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Answers in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. Insanity with alcohol 1 my disease is dangerous and destructive to myself and others. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe.
Step 2 questions to ask yourself while working step 2 step two part 1. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with. A study of aas book twelve steps and twelve traditions. Some of the worksheets displayed are 2nd step and 3rd work, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, twelve steps, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work, 12 step work questions, step one. Aa step worksheets step 1 or 4th step guide fourth step.
Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we. 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 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. We tried to locate some good of aa step worksheets step 1 or 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets image to suit your needs. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the. 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.
Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. This is a spiritual exercise so that we can all recover and experience the recovery process as we read it together. After you have accepted that you are powerless over your addiction and can no longer manage your life, you are prepared to begin on step two. If youre struggling with alcoholism, taking this step can help you begin to change your way of life. The fact of putting the wrongs in black and white shows us that they are not as big as we had blown them up to be. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender.
Stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on sponsorship. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Worksheets are first step work, 2nd step and 3rd work, double trouble in recovery, mindfulness and the twelve steps, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 step workbook, fourth step inventory. Chapter 2 there is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know. Step two of aa in our lives i have come to believe that by being in the fellowship of aa, with the aid of the 12 steps, that i can walk through the painful times in recovery knowing that an end is near, this too shall pass and there is always light at the end of darkness, as i stay clean and continue to work the steps. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
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. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Step one certainly serves as a foundation for future work, creating a firm underpinning on which the steps are erected. Questions came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact. We hope this graphic will likely be one of excellent reference. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. 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. An optional step 5 written inventory is included with this worksheet. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being. The fifth step should be written since most of us have many wrongs to uncover.
Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and. An alcoholics personal story of taking step three an alcoholic shares his personal story of how he took step three, of aas 12 steps step 3. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas. They grinned, which i didnt like so much, and then asked me if i thought myself alcoholic and if i were really licked this time. Note that this book is not an official alcoholics anonymous material. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12.
You will need to use three books for this assignment. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 2. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Questions in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous.
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