These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Sep 30, 2008 the big book is a quick history of how people can help people help them selfs with fellowship and understanding support to overcome many addictions. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Many people today are unfamiliar with the assets and liabilities checklist that was used by the a. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. 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. These principles make up the basis of most, if not all, 12 step programs and are said to lead to spiritual awakening. This is a brief history of how the socal version of the big book comes alive with bill m. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Before you begin, its suggested that you read chapter 5 in the big book, and step four in the twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Liabilities and assets checklist for a moral inventory the introduction to the fourth step starts at the bottom of page 63 of the aa text. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory youtube.
If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in character flaws that need to be faced and when possible, overcome. Home early sobriety companion 4th step 10th step aa speaker app aa trivia whack. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. There were a few steps i needed to take before i was ready to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself.
You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. 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 ideas and directions presented there. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Step four of aa s twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 guides us to make a searching and. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Most people initially baulk at the idea of wishing for good to come to people who have hurt them. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits. Feb 26, 2018 alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud. The big book is a quick history of how people can help people help them selfs with fellowship and understanding support to overcome many addictions.
To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In emmet foxs analysis of the lords prayer he describes the method of forgiveness. 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. I believe everyone should learn and study this book and others like it to just help them make better decisions in managing their lives. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 34 as originally posted. Policy home early sobriety companion 4th step 10th step aa speaker app aa trivia whack contact. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a very careful.
In looking at the clause forgive us our trespasses he concludes that the act of praying for the others, as described above, needs only be done once for each personresentment. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. 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 references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. A business which takes no regular inventory usually goes broke.
A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. 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. The same can be said for step 4, which requires making a moral inventory. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism. 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. The big book helped guide me through this process, and though i repeatedly read and studied the book, this wasnt entirely an intellectual exercise.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. To overcome this hurdle we first need to understand resentment, and appreciate the damage that carrying resentments does to ourselves. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. Its best to work with a sponsor who has done the 4th step as you fill out the columns. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, 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 book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Thereafter, if that resentment resurfaces, we can skip the whole resentment.
The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. May 15, 2016 there were a few steps i needed to take before i was ready to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop.
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. The man who would eventually become my sponsor, bill m. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. When you have found the desire to overcome your resentments you are ready to proceed.
Apr 07, 2020 alcoholics anonymous is a national organization dedicated to assisting sufferers of alcohol abuse and addiction with overcoming the challenges faced during the rehabilitation process. Using the process outlined in the big book is an essential guideline to. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a stren uous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in our selves which had been blocking us. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Liabilities and assets checklist for a moral inventory.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. I have to write down all of my negative character traits. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The 12 steps are a set of guiding principles established by the founders of alcoholics anonymous in 1939. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. No doubt we shall point with pride to the good lives we thought we led before the bottle cut us down. 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.
Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 46 fear inventory. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. This checklist is discussed on page 64 of the big book. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
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