We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. Cers aa online meeting listing service lists english language aa online meetings in the central european time cet and central european summer time cest zone on our website. Survivors liisankatu is inviting you to a scheduled zoom meeting. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. 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. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Working with a big book guide can help tremendously when trying to understand what the particular step is asking and even promising. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12.
The following portion of chapter 5 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous is considered by many the masterpiece, the priceless ingredient of recovery including the twelve steps, that it surely is. We of alcoholics anonymous keep few skeletons in the closet. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including 12 steps. There was no difference in the approach to sobriety between them. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Its explained in chapter 11, a vision for you on page 164. Sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. The purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics fully recover by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Read about what the alcoholics anonymous big book is and learn about the details of the 12step program. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Dec 06, 2010 so i started a big book step study where about 60100 people go through the steps as they are outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous each and every week, in the town were many wouldnt even mention the bg book or the doing of the work. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous.
This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this. 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. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. A guide to the study of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and. Jul 17, 2019 the big book is the basic text of the original 12 step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. Nov 07, 2014 two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book is the basic text of the original 12 step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Though our site should not be construed as being in any way endorsed by any 12step.
Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. It is extremely important to know that help is out there and addiction recovery is possible. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Line of cleavage between voluntary twelft h step work and paidfor services. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. So it is that we fi rst see humility as a necessity. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps of. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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. Welcome to our site, which is dedicated to serving recovering addicts. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud duration. 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. Alcoholics anonymous aa the group has become synonymous with the concepts of recovery and lasting sobriety and has been instrumental. Apr 10, 2020 alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. 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. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Shortly after the publication of the volume, alcoholics anonymous 1939, a.
The twelve step model has been utilized as a treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism since 1935. Feb 26, 2018 joe and charlie big book study complete duration. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. Understand and complete the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous guest, anonymous on.
Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Have your groups secretary write to us if youd like your aa bbss zoom meeting listed on this site. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. We know what it means to give of ourselves that others may survive and rediscover life. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Walk down 3 steps, the meeting room is on the left. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa bill wilson, william silkworth, dr. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7.
Aa world services, formerly aa publishing has given permission for the reprint in this work. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. Alcoholics anonymous the book, and alcoholics anonymous the fellowship of the original 100 members. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.
Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Have you noticed how often the aa first step is misquoted and misstated when read and discussed in meetings. Listing does not constitute endorsement or approval of the meeting by cer. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution. The 12 steps that produces 2nd fellowship within the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Nov 10, 2019 walk through the big gate by the tram stop, through the courtyard towards the tunnel. Many other areas of our lives may be unmanageable but that is not what step one is about. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Jan 10, 2020 breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution more about alcoholism step. Alcoholics anonymous we find release from care, boredom and worry. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aa s big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The door on the right side in that tunnel opens to a hall basement.
The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Suspendedby the book step study location temporarily closed. The stratford mens 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
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