When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Use the back to basics worksheets while you listen to the back to basics audio sessions here. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. 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. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. As a result of the application of the twelve steps as contained precisely in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening in 1988.
Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe. 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. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of.
All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. May 9, 2015 step 4 worksheets 4th step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. 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. Nov, 2019 step 4 of alcoholics anonymous involves creating a list of your shortcomings. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. These sheets are referenced in our big book study audio sessions, so have them printed out and ready to go. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets in step. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Below is a more indepth explanation of the step 4 inventory from the bba, including examples.
For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Step work downloads bba formats you will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. At this point it has probably become pretty clear to you that recovery is a process of steady personal growth and enlightenment that feels so good, you probably wish everyone you knew were doing it. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic addicted people must have depth and. This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol, narcotics or both. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. 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. The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. Jul 06, 2005 everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. It is a difficult balance to present all the information on how to do a 4th step. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory.
I worked 4th step inventory before the ones i have worked in the past had check boxes that left me feeling as if something was left undone. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. 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. These two men are credited with making the big book of aa more accessible to many who otherwise found the.
Jan 10, 2020 breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Note that this book is not an official alcoholics anonymous material. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. To make matters worse are all the different worksheets, questions, suggestions. I recommend it as a teaching tool or if you are confused about the step 4 inventory and want a more detailed explanation. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory step 4 resentment and turn around prayers step 4 harms done others step 4 words of wisdom step 4 examples of lies i tell myself step 4 definitions of words used in step 4 step 4 selfstuff step 4 resentment questions step 4 turnaround questions. The steps are in the big book, the work book for example page 3 step 2 tells you to go in the aa big book pps.
By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. Download and print out these handy worksheets and use them as you go through the 12 steps with your sponsor. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour, that our lives had become unmanageable. 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. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.