The 12steps and 12 traditions1 the world famous eye opener. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. The following suggestions are from the book twelve steps and twelve traditions, in the chapter titled step four, published by alcoholics anonymous, world services, inc. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. Excerpts from writings about how step 4 of the 12 step program works. Read closely on page 17, big book, last paragraph, where it is written. The steps are in the big book, the work book for example page 3 step 2 tells you to go in the aa big book pps. The addict digs to his or her core being and as they dig, they free themselves from the waste that they collected within, obscuring their judgment. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These recordings are from the big book study website, which has recordings of people sharing their experience, strength and hope in face to face meetings as they work through step 4. Step four of aas twelve step program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. Aa step 4 brian and katherine share on taking the 12 steps. It is fitting that these words are from the book of lamentations, for the book describes the aftermath of falling away from the ways of righteousness, as we have done in our addictive behaviors.
A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been completed, so before starting check with your sponsor, spiritual advisor, counselor, etc. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. Step 4 turnaround questions 12 step study workshop. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon family groups chances are we bring a lifetime of stinking thinking with us. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. My advice for heading into step 4 is to allow courage to rise and be completely honest with yourself while doing it. It presents an explicit view of the principles by which a. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous, called by many the big book.
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. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. Shed layer after layer of pain, lies, shame, and anger, and get to the guts of who you are. Step bystep guide for sponsors a companion to aa s big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. There is a saying in the 12 step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. The open space they clear out by making this moral inventory further allows the higher source, spoken about in step 2.
This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. Aa program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol.
The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book. Our collection of more than 500 books is divided over eleven subject categories and 18 pages of the very best in 12 step program and book titles for recovery from addiction available on the market. The same can be said for step 4, which requires making a moral inventory. The inventory was also a step in helping us align our lives with the will of god. By examining my motives in all that i do, i can be of service to god and others, helping them do what they want to do. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. 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 anonymous. This is a step that could help me get to the root of my insane thoughts, behaviors, and addictions. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read.
The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the. I worked 4th step inventory before the ones i have worked in the past had check boxes that left me feeling as if something was left undone. Aa beyond belief provides a space for agnostics, atheists and freethinkers in alcoholics anonymous to freely share their experience, strength and hope with each other and aa as a whole.
Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Well, the origin of this quote is very likely to be the first step in the 12 step program, as defined originally by alcoholics anonymous and the big book. It takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. Whats the biggest requirement for this action step. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. We have all the books needed and the most popular books, workbooks and program materials asked for. Bible passages relating to step 4 of a 12 step program.
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