Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. This step follows the first step, in which the alcoholic admits he has an alcohol problem and is powerless to stop drinking on his own. The definition is scattered through the literature, but a test is. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. 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. Our minds rebel at the very thought that we have lost control. Alcoholism and drug addiction treatment and recovery articles. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to theeto build with me. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. No edits of any kind have been made to the originals just recreated to provide cleaner versions of the original.
Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Seeking knowledge making a decision to turn our lives and will over. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The second step came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Page 53 2 of the book alcoholics anonymous the big book poses the step 2 proposition. Alcoholics anonymous step 2 states that, we came to be aware that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden step 2. The 12 steps are suggested guides for recovery from.
Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism new york city. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Read and highlight page 52 of the big book, 2nd full paragraph beginning with we had to ask ourselves ending with of course it was. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. 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. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction.
I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Big book page 30, line 11 and what does aa say an alcoholic is. Pdf format that have been recreated and cleaned up. If you are still angry annoyed, irritated, it is resentment. When we became alcoholics, crushed by a selfimposed crisis we could not. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Many other areas of our lives may be unmanageable but that is not what step one is about. Most of the rest of the big book is devoted to the question of how to find this power. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. 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.
Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11. They may be distributed freely so long as they are not changed. However the word ready is a reminder that we are prepared, open and available. 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. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics.
This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol, narcotics or both. This is a 1 page summary of sections out of the aa big book original manuscript on step 2. I can begin to have an experience with this awesome power that keeps me sober, gives me a new life and reveals more and more truth as i become more teachable and place more reliance on god than self. Jan 07, 2020 breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous. As the prior step was about letting go of pride, this step is about letting go of preconceived notions about what aa is and how it works, and making room for change. Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Step one we admitted that we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 2 proposition exercise this exercise is for members of alcoholics anonymous who would like to get back on the spiritual beam. 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. The documents represent the views of a number of overeaters anonymous oa members who use the big book as a set of directions for working the twelve steps. You can buy the guide at recovery book shops such as choices, 220 east 78th street, new york, ny 10021 2127943858. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Now we can aim at the very best of all we know or can learn. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. However, many people who have used these worksheets found it helpful to write down their flaws and their specific defects. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment and recovery resources. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We say this, because we are told in the big book that some alcoholics are perfectly well balanced and sane in all areas of their lives except for the insanity regarding alcohol. Read and highlight pages 44 to 45 in the big book, to the end of the 2nd sentence, 2nd full paragraph ending with will solve your problem. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with.
Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Step one certainly serves as a foundation for future work, creating a firm underpinning on which the steps are erected. Step 2 proposition exercise emotional sobriety and food. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 assignment 11 step four. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Welcome to ready set go adult children of alcoholics. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64.
Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism. 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. The 123 questionnaire guide replaces the idiots guide sponsorship guide. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Png format and one single download of all of them in. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. No matter what you believe in, this is the step in which you become open to the idea that faith in a higher power will help you. After you have accepted that you are powerless over your addiction and can no longer manage your life, you are prepared to begin on step two. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
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. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talk about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers hear renowned addiction speaker, mark houston from texas, a recovered alcoholicaddict, speak on 12 step spirituality living in the spirit. Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. Your admission is a major accomplishment, since most alcoholics live in total denial they have a progressive and fatal illness. 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. Once you find your worksheet, click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or.
Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Just like step one, the big book on page 47 provides a question associated with taking step two. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book.
Principle themesolution action defect result hope cornerstone he can openminded willingness act as if contempt cynicism defiance beliefcomfort. 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. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Craving is what happens after we put one or two drinks in our body.
When breaking down step six i like to focus more on the word ready than entirely. The documents on the left are available as pdf files for viewing just click or downloading right click, and save. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Write about your will and how it has gotten in the way of your recovery. We have to decide whether or not we believe in a higher power a spirit of the universe a god of our understanding. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa.
Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we understood him. The second step tells me i cannot do recovery alone. As the big book says, this is the first step in recovery. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. The twelve step program big book guide it only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. First, alcoholics anonymous does not demand that you believe anything.