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. 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. This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps written by a. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book.
One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. Aug 07, 20 the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. These three workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book a program for you and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa pdf. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. This study material sticks closely to aas big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by bill. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr.
Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. We are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. It is one of the bestselling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. Big book step study preamble sobriety, the freedom from alcohol through the teaching and practice of the twelve steps, is the sole purpose of an a. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Click on each book to see deeply discounted prices. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa book. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. 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. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Big book close study questions 120 big book close study questions 120112717. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Its wonderful to see dinahs creativity sparking others to incorporate her. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa big steps for little monsters. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Big book and 12 step sources identifying the roots and the references.
Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Buy the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by bill wilson, william silkworth, dr. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing.
The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 3 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Dec 29, 2017 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Stories to share for each big step sesame street twelve jewish steps to recovery 2e. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. 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. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of.
The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book, alcoholics anonymous, are sold each year. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The readings are from the aa zbig book, 3rd edition andor the ztwelve steps and twelve traditions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The easy french program is another product that incorporates lap books. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
It was surely for the relief of drunkards that the lord god did not write upon the stone tablets the commandment. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa bill wilson, william silkworth, dr. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. If the only two options, as outlined in the big book, is to either start living on a spiritual.
The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. We connect suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. Their words have been modified somewhat by the editor who assumes full responsibility for all. This workshop includes a big book study guide a loose leaf notebook with 180 pages of questions, comments, step worksheets and supplementary. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Big book study guides for aa by bill wilson, daily reflections revisions, twelve. Has the spiritual principles mentioned in the 12 steps put you off in the past or does it still put you off at present. Feb 05, 2009 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics. S we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. Buy big book study guides for aa special by alcoholics anonymous, sober. This is the big book of alcoholics anonymous, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by studying, discussing, and practicing the steps as they are laid out in the. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format.
Step 5 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Thee principle of step four is also found in steps 10 and 11 as part of our new way of life and we need to be living that. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous ebook. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Big book of aa all 12 steps understand and complete one step at a time in. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Feb 12, 2014 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. The ultimate lap book handbook actually incorporates six of dinahs book ideas, giving credit and recommending the big book for even more ideas.