The big workbook is an instruction manual for working the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. There are two different free workbooks that we know about. Step two inventory 1028 step 2 proposition exercise this is a revised step 2 proposition exercise. Pdf format that have been recreated and cleaned up. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Png format and one single download of all of them in.
Step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60 step twelve daily practice supplement page 68 64 oldfashioned twelve step call 70 book of inventories book two contents preface finding and claiming our third spiritual gift. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook. Some of these worksheets contain overlapping exercises. This is a big misconception about alcoholics anonymous. Want to read the big book alcoholics anonymous or the twelve steps and twelve traditions.
How often have we heard them cry out, look what you people have done to us. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is the life changing program formed by two desperate alcoholics in 1935. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. Through believing that a higher power can help, a man or a woman formerly eaten up with raging fear, anger, shame, doubt, guilt, and frustration may become calm and begin to grow spiritually by focusing on doing some simple steps, going to meetings, reading the big book, and talking to a sponsor. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64.
A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. Revision second proposition the principle of step 2 is hope. The links lead to where you will need to download a security program before downloading the online book in. Rulespatterns worksheet rules supplement list page 39.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. The big workbook working the 12 steps by the book version 1. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. No edits of any kind have been made to the originals just recreated to provide cleaner versions of the original. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Text book of alcoholics anonymous for full clarification. Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. 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.
The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Step work downloads bba formats you will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Freely downloadable word doc and pdf files are available for the following sections for workbook for the. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi.
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. At the end of the chapter in the aa bb, there is a story of a man who had been relieved of his. I am also including on this page some of the documents created for the 12 steps in 1 hour sessions workshop. Step three made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him.
Go to download workbooks or download workshops to choose a workbook or workshop papers. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Step two came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 2. This file has questions covering all of the 12 steps in adobe pdf format. Your higher power can be anything that you believe in. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics.
Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden step 2. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down.
Step 2 written inventory step 2 inventory sheets came to believe. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted.
These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. 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.
Get information about alcoholics anonymous step 2, which states, we came to be aware that a power greater than ourselves could restore us. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. The twelve step program big book guide it only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book.
There is only one key, and it is called willingness. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. However, many people who have used these worksheets found it helpful to write down their flaws and their specific defects. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step.
First, alcoholics anonymous does not demand that you believe anything. Nine steps using the first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous and. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. Big book study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on.
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. Workbooks for working the 12 step program of recovery. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. Worksheets from with questions for all steps english version. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
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