That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. None of the original members talk about turnarounds, at least not that we can find. Show me how to make my relationships right, and grant me the humility and the. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. As a technique to not miss any fears, then i look at any opposite of the fears i have already listed.
How it works r arely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. After a few years, someone told him about another man who was equally enthusiastic about the big book. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Our format quotes extensively from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th. The youtube playlist on the left top on mobile device is from the sahara big book study on thursdays in ansonia, ct at the sahara club. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Here is the bba step 4 worksheets filled out as an example. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. This is 4th step fears inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Step 4 fear inventory questions and list of fears step 4 sex inventory questions. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them.
Show me how to make my relationships right, and grant me the humility and the strength to do thy will, amen. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. 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 two men began to study the book together, and over time, other members of aa. New castle pa, original recipe group big book step study, monday 7. Our notes, commentary, and genderneutral changes are formatted in italics how to take a 5 column inventory.
Apr 02, 2012 big book s detailed fourth step inventory. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. Our format quotes extensively from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, our basic text for recovery. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
There doesnt appear to be any big book stories that talk about turnarounds when describing their step work. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. People, institutions, and principles that cause me fear. Jan 29, 2017 after a few years, someone told him about another man who was equally enthusiastic about the big book. Suggests there is a difference between ideal and introspective inventory writing. The fear inventory is done in columns like resentments. Once the inventory has been completely dealt with in this step study or after step 12, you may find that you want to do just that. Use the same page 65 threecolumn format to take an inventory of your fears. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. Aa step 4 speaker tapes alcoholism recovery speakers. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. If we would live serenely today and tomorrow, we certainly. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location.
The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Bob d and polly p session 7 step 4, fear and sex inventory. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Look at the 3rd column and consider the opposite of each sentence to let the inventory reveal your fears behind each of the seven areas of self. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. A vision for you should be a separate printed document that can be given to a visitor or new member who agrees to read it at the designated point in the meeting. Find the latest 30 episodes below grouped by the day of the week they were recorded. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. See inventory template on next page for a guide while writing. Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021.
Below is a more indepth explanation of the step 4 inventory from the bba, including examples. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of. May 9, 2015 step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by. List fears connected to resentment column four, question 4 and then any fears not connected to resentment heights, spiders, snakes, poverty, aids etc. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. Step 4 fear inventory form the big book authors indicate that the best way to deal with our fears is to do exactly what we did with resentments. Look at the 3rd column and consider the opposite of each sentence to let the inventory reveal your fears behind each of.
The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. The promises the best reasons to work steps four through twelve are the promises found on page 63, 75, 845, and some more on page 88 in the big book. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Our origins are the students of the big book group. Experience the big book aa meetings available online.
Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. The idea is to list all those things that we hold resentments against including people, institutions, or principles. This is the original 4th step and very straight forward. In most cases it was found that our selfesteem, our pocketbooks, our ambitions, our. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. Like the resentment inventory, we will list our fears. The playlist on the right bottom on mobile device is from the seymour big book study on sundays in seymour, ct at the united methodist church of seymour. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. How have your fears and resentments affected your friendships, and your family, work and romantic relationships.
Four types of moral inventory examines the four absolutes, big book resentment inventory, the 4th step described in the 12. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. The freedom from self is made impossible by holding on to fears and secrets we ve. A big book fourth step using the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step is covered on pages 6471.
Jan 10, 2017 bob d and polly p session 7 step 4, fear and sex inventory doing a comprehensive and indepth aa big book study. Fourth step inventory guide free big book study 4th step worksheets. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Bob d and polly p session 7 step 4, fear and sex inventory doing a comprehensive and indepth aa big book study. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. The freedom from self is made impossible by holding on to fears and secrets weve. Step study miracles in progress codependents anonymous group. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons.
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. See inventory template on next page for a guide while. Step 4 fear inventory and list of fears 12step study. See origins of aas 4th step moral inventory it is not mentioned in the big book text at any point. Hi, im looking for replies from those who have done step 4 exactly as it is written in the big book. Then we will list what part of ourselves, selfreliance, has failed. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. We want to discover the attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, fears, actions, behaviors, and the behavior patterns that. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Hyannis format name of meeting big book step study meeting format. I recommend it as a teaching tool or if you are confused about the step 4 inventory and want a more.
Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. Step fear inventory sheets worksheets for all when depression hits refferal. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the teleconference line. 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. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. I am getting stuck on understanding my big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. How it works step 4 fear inventory specific instructions and prayer for freedom from fear pages 678. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. A s we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life.
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. Find the ones you want and click listen here to hear them on your computer. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another person the exact nature of our wrongs. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
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