The book cover of alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Step four of aas twelve step program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. See more ideas about 12 step worksheets, 12 steps recovery, worksheets. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. Many aa members have great confusion and fear about step 4 due to a misunderstanding of what this step is meant to accomplish, and how to exactly take step 4. A program for you this celebration of the basic text of twelve step recovery breathes new, a program for you a guide to the big books design for living. By not following the clear directions in the big book, step 4 has become a protracted and very confusing attempt at a written psychosocial analysis of a members entire life.
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. In looking back at my behavior growing up, i feel horrible about some of the things i said and did to you. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Step 6 ready to be released readiness for gods work in us. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience. A list your defects of character or survival skills b using a good dictionary, define each of your defects of character or survival skills. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. This is 4th step harms inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Over course there are other prayers that work as well, like the jesus prayer, etc. Step 1 powerless big book goals table of contents goal 2 define the solution goal 3 action necessary for recovery chapter 5 how it works chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 step 2 there is a solution more about alcoholism chapter 6 into action we agnostics power chapter 7 working with others step 3 12 how to find power.
Step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. They are not aa approved documents, though they are based on the text of the big book. Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. If you didnt know it, alanons book paths to recovery is an excellent resource for at least 7 other ways to do a 4th step. The sixth step of alcoholics anonymous is an excellent example of that point and is often seen as the step that separates the men from the boys or the women from the girls.
I listed my resentments on paper, but not necessarily in chronological order. Thats the step where i need to make direct amends to all those i have harmed. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. 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. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. 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. It is during this step that you must be completely willing and ready to have the god of your understanding remove the character defects. When the time was right for me, it seemed as if the pen in my hand had a direct connection to my mind, and the memories of a lifetime just poured out onto the page. We attend the beginners meetings together, we read the big book together, we take the steps together, and we recover together. My amends list big book pg 67 no we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead.
List our fears begin by asking for willingness from god and then plunge in head first. Step 2 came to believe faith in one greater than oneself. Aa steps, printable chore chart, numbers kindergarten, celebrate recovery. See more ideas about celebrate recovery, addiction recovery and aa steps. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
How was i resentful if so, do 4 column inventory 2. Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Sth step page 6 of 6 see pg 76 of the big book, read on and carry on. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12 traditions and the little red book. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. Step 4 aa getting honest learn four benefits of completing a. This is a written inventory based on the 4 absolutes. 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. Fourth step assets and liabilities checklist aa back to. Step 4 took personal inventory inventory, and our ownership. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Step 1 aa foundations of recovery this bestselling pamphlet has helped more.
My god, you were just trying to help me and love me the. 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. The precise instructions for taking the 12 steps is contained in the book, alcoholics anonymous. I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. For me this step was about making a decision to do things differently. Type, mutualhelp addiction recovery twelvestep program. Step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. The guide for aas fourth step was written by aaswe have adapted the original to fit any person involved in a twelve step program so that they might become better aware of their own compulsive behavior. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. This is one of the best summaries on the 4th step that i have ever come across. But when they catch ahold of fears, problems, selfpity, anger, frustration and hopelessness, those cobwebs have to be swept away or they will destroy me.
Aa 4th fourth step inventory resentments with images 12 step. Website, alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Cobwebs are fine when theyre catching pleasant memories.
Twelve steps are the foundation of personal recov ery in a. A guide to the big books design for living anonymous. Aa derives its name from the title of this book and is written by aa members. Goal 1 identify the problem doctors opinion chapter i. This is the official website of the general service office g. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. The original source for these worksheets is sadly no longer available. Please seek the counsel of your sponsor as to what supporting material you should use. Also, it has been said that every member of aa who has ever relapsed, did so because of that last sentence they failed to enlarge their spiritual life. Did you participate in sports or creative activities, such as music, art, etc what were the reasons for your participation, or lack of it, in these activities. These documents are not intended to be used by individuals who are. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Eight step worksheet motivational chart a guidance system 12 and 12 inventory aa book louis affirmation the twelve traditions inventory lovefour more ways to look at love sex and love addiction inventory expanded inventory worksheet jim w. The big book says that the third step is only a beginning, so the gentleman in this story probably did the first three steps but then did not go on with the rest of the program. We are a group of recovered alcoholics dedicated to sharing and teaching the inventory process exactly as laid out in chapter 5 of the big book of. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. From the forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact.
Step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets in step template. Before i got this book i had been putting off the fourth step for about a year and a half and once i got this book and used it as a outline i was able to finish my fourth step withing a month. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has. This celebration of the basic text of twelve step recovery breathes new life into the big.
Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. This morning, working on the 10th step in my work book, i came across that sentence. There is a solution aa big book chapter 2 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. This is the step 4 emotional sobriety oa worksheet in a word document and a pdf file. 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. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. From yesterdays washington post, an article about the publication of the original, annotated big book entitled aa original. The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three.
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