The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. This second part of the critique of chapter 5 deals with step 4. Telling my story, fron hazeldens series of classic step pamphlets. Whether youre working the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, narcotics anonymous na, alanon. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is upsetting as i love buying majority of my books off amazon and i am looking forward to using narcotics anonymous to. As of 8pm march 14th, lambda south will be closed until further notice. This is a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous, which means you need to have a desire to stop drinking if you wish to attend. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. I fully agree with this sentiment and offer this critique both parts, and the critique of we agnostics as further evidence for retiring the big book. Both of you have been a part of challenging me to learn more about the big book, the steps, the principles, and how it all relates to recovery.
Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. In this story originally published in our little white book and added to. 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. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself.
The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in florida. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. The binding id so twisted you can hardly open the book. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. We admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Aa meetings, na meetings, gainesville, fl and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. Burdick, kalamazoo,mi 49001 2693432711 the alano club of kalamazoos daily meeting list please note. For people seeking to conquer their substance use problems, a supportive network or community plays a vital role. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. It was available by paid subscription and was published only in english. By narcotics anonymous it works how and why the twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous 8. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters.
At their core, the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous are a stepbystep outline of the journey that leads from the suffering of active addiction to the serenity of sober living to the satisfaction of service to fellow addicts. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. And na online recovery also offers helpful advice on the 5th step. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of narcotics anonymous, and more on. Open meeting to server the glbt community to compliment their 12 step recover program through meditation and other methods. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in tennessee. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover.
Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. To see the meetings happening today, please jump to todays meetings. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. For millions of people with addiction, narcotics anonymous serves as a strong foundation on which to build a bright future selfdescribed as a nonprofit fellowship, narcotics anonymous na grew from humble beginnings to a worldwide establishment without ever charging a dime. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Steps 1 through 3 were covered in part one of the critique, published earlier. This is a complete list of meetings taking place at lambda south this week. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Aa meetings, na meetings, nashville, tn and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. The science behind the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. We may stop causing any more harm because we are no longer drinking, but that is not the same as repairing the damage we have already caused. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. The first one did not say the book was in large print and line numbered. However, these na fourth step guides are valuable because of their remarkable similarity to the fourth step process described in the aa big book. Whereas, the big book of aa is the primary book i use, this book was a really great supplement and in some ways i prefer it to the big book.
The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. A study of step 5 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. This is the major book used in drug rehab programs throughout the us. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This basic text is based on an outline derived from our white book, narcotics anonymous. Narcotics anonymous by narcotics anonymous worldwide. The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in the white book and carry the same title. The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. 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.
Each step is broken down to clearly explain what it means and all that it entails leaving little room for doubt or question. What i like about this book is that it is very easy to read and accessible. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings gainesville, fl. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works.
Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. This may be one of the most challenging steps we face in our recovery process, but it can also be one of the most fulfilling in terms of removing us from our isolation. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while. I have gone from hospitalized iv needle addict to a happy, acceptable, productive member of society. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 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. In order to accomplish step 5, the threepart sharing it endorses must take place. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. By narcotics anonymous it works how and why the twelve.
Some of the steps are powerful ones, even for non addicts. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings nashville, tn. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. It is a book by addicts for addicts, and that has made all the difference in the world for me. We will reopen when local and state officials tell us it is safe. The big books specific instructions on step 9, along with following the direction of our sponsor, gives us the support we need to go out and do our amends. Narcotics anonymous by narcotics anonymous goodreads. Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th steps as evidence of the programs divine inspiration, for when the book alcoholics anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these steps. Many alcoholics and addicts feel great freedom after doing step 5. See all books authored by narcotics anonymous, including narcotics anonymous, and it works. Many books have been written about the nature of addiction. Step 6, the object of our current discussion, is concerned with your. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
This path is open to anyone who finds themselves living an unmanageable life because they are powerless over their addiction. We are told in the big book that it is not enough just to get sober. It is difficult to express in words how much the basic text of narcotics anonymous means to me. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous. Upon completion of step 5, you should have compiled a list of the character defects which you have. Of all the 12 steps, step 5 is probably the hardest for everyone. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 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. You have noticed that discussion of step 6 in the big book is but 5 sentences in 7 lines. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. This site provides several different step work and relapse prevention guides and assistance to 12step work and preventing relapse to. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
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