12 steps big book study groups

The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. The 12 steps for the different groups include groups such as narcotics anonymous, gamblers anonymous, overeaters anonymous, marijuana anonymous, emotions anonymous, codependents anonymous and many others. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Most addicts feel that the big book is a powerful component to the recovery process and treat it as a sort. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism. You will work the stepssome steps may be harder than others. Apr 20, 2020 aa was founded by bill wilson and his physician, doctor bob smith in 1935 and eventually grew to include two more groups by 1939. 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. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with. The original material was designed to be used in groups. The little red book 1986, hardcover edition materials that accompany the study of these books may also be required andor provided. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book.

To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. 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 step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. If however you wish to use this material solely together with your sponsor that works, too. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. History of the beginner classes, by wally p reports on an early approach to introducing newcomers to the 12 steps in four, short meetings. Its these 12 steps, these seven chapters, a mere 103 pages which, when we allow them, change the course of our lives. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. In the six years i have followed the 12 steps of aa, my level of happiness has increased beyond.

Mar 25, 2014 true, the 12 steps have been worded in such a way as to suggest a certain amount of leeway in which god or higher power one ultimately surrenders to. Study groups more important and growing than ever posted on march 20, 20 by mauihistorian alcoholics anonymous step study, big book study, bible study, history study, and recovery study groups growing now. I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. They have been adapted for dozens of other addiction programs, 12step groups, and other support group organizations.

The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Download the mp3 recordings of joe and charlie and listen to them on your computer or ipod this is recommended listening, especially for people new to aa, and those starting to work the. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. Our origins are the students of the big book group. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Many of us have found that to help in our recovery from compulsive eating over or under we need to use the tool of literature on a daily basis.

More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Click here or on the word document to view or save. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. 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. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps.

To learn this step, practice this 12 step guide, read pg 89164 and study the chapter working with others. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Details several interviews with big book sponsors and their insights into the 12 steps. All 12step groups are free and open to anyone who is serious about stopping alcohol or drug use or a behavioral disorder. When people say that a started within the oxford groups our history of a, shows this to be wrong. 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. 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. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. This step study guide is based on information from codependents guide to the 12 steps by melody beattie.

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. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published in the 1939 book alcoholics anonymous. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Awol groups may use one of the following books to study the twelve steps. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. The 12 steps were first conceived by wilson and smith and published in the big book. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015.

The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed.

Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. The official a plan of recovery is not the meetings. Study what do the big book authors say about the steps. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous ebook. As we get into the heart of the book and of our 12 step program of recovery im going to post the. The third and most recent edition of the big book contains 575 pages. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Just ignore the references for use in larger groups of 812 people. Even though you may not feel ready to pass it on, it is important to remember that working. The only authority on the twelve steps is the book alcoholics anonymous referred to on the dust cover as the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. As we get into the heart of the book and of our 12 step program of recovery im going to post the answers and questions in the saa big book study guide.

Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own best and highest nature. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Tells the story of na founder, jimmy k, mostly in his own words. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi.

We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Toronto, on learn how it works last sunday of every month take all 12 steps in this 4 hour workshop. Use this study guide of the aa big book as if the author were a sponsor in print who, like a safari guide is taking you on a conducted tour of the basic text. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.

A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We help by providing online discussion, meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous.

In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Big book page 24, line 12 when delusion based thinking. Over the years, the 12 steps have been adapted by other self. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. True, the 12 steps have been worded in such a way as to suggest a certain amount of leeway in which god or higher power one ultimately surrenders to. This study material sticks closely to aas big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. I dont care if you attend a gazillion meetings there is no recovery going to get to you as a result of sitting in a chair in a million a meetings. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual groups and combined into one by taking the most helpful features from each. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. For the most part, the steps are usually very similar in wording, building on the wisdom of the initial 12 steps. This loop is for overeaters anonymous members who are interested in studying the alcoholics anonymous big book as it pertains to compulsive overeating.