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. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Jennifer a on experience the big book aa meetings available online. What is the nature of my wrongs, faults, mistakes, defects. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help.
Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps.
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. How do we determine just how these resentments, or people on grudge list a. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. Most substantially you have to love them and youve got to have the present of teaching. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. 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 five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing. 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. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being. You will need to use three books for this assignment. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous. Jan 29, 2017 this series of talks came about from a friendship that started in alcoholics anonymous over 30 years ago. The written inventory of the fourth step with the exact nature of our wrongs will helpus in. What people, places or things do you resent and what led to those resentments. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd. Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. The second step came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity directions.
There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. I have to write down all of my negative character traits. This is one of the best summaries on the 4th step that i have ever come across. Jan 05, 2020 breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe. Its important to feel the pain that you masked with alcohol. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. This step gave me the chance to reflect on my past and take full responsibility for my part in the burned bridges. Consider having a round robin discussion about one particular defect, and the groups experiences with step 6 by the big book. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Without a will and persistent effort to do this, there can be little sobriety or contentment for us.
When aa members talk about the program, they will often speak the names bill and bob. This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol, narcotics or both. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Step guide and was taken directly from the big book 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.
Step four this guide refers to the included aa the original way 4 th step inventory. The original source for these worksheets is sadly no longer available. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. The fifth step should be written since most of us have many wrongs to uncover. It is a necessary step toward recovery and spiritual wellbeing. Also, we need a reference from which to tell our story. 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. This is a written inventory based on the 4 absolutes.
When we were finished we considered it carefully aa p. How was i resentful if so, do 4 column inventory 2. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. Mike on experience the big book aa meetings available online.
This series of talks came about from a friendship that started in alcoholics anonymous over 30 years ago. 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. Jul 06, 2005 everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Note that this book is not an official alcoholics anonymous material. 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. Now lets ponder the need for a list of the more glaring.
People we have harmed big book, page 70, paragraph 3 we have listed the people we have hurt by our conduct, and are willing to straighten out the past if we can. 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. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. Alcoholism12 step support 4th step 3r column advice hi, finished 4th step first and second columns. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. 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. If we have been thorough about our personal inventory, we have written down a lot. I dont know where they got this idea, whether it was from psychology or religion, but i think theres something to it. This is the step 4 emotional sobriety oa worksheet in a word document and a pdf file. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional.
Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Stepwork downloads bba formats you will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory.
Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. May 15, 2016 there were a few steps i needed to take before i was ready to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself. The program uses a 12step program, including step 4, developed and modified based on the experiences of former members and the writings of the groups founder. Step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Is it just the examples in book, self esteem, personal, fear, etc.
This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. This is a thorough yet simple checklist format like bob, bill, clarence and many aa pioneers used. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal pen name how to order copies of this book or have a complete.
One of the requirements for sobriety is the need for confession of personality. The original members of aa who wrote the book alcoholics anonymous believed resentment was the number one offender, and that it destroys more alcoholics than anything else. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics.
Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Aa 4th fourth step inventory resentments with images 12 step. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with. Once you find your worksheet, click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or. At this point it has probably become pretty clear to you that recovery is a process of steady personal growth and enlightenment that feels so good, you probably wish everyone you knew were doing it.