12 steps big book study weekend 2017

Step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york. This aa guest is a gifted writer and easily explains the 12 steps in the big book, with integrity and just a few, though not irreverent manifestations. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study. Jan 03, 2018 alcoholics anonymous speakers aa speakers. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you have participated in one or two of these recovery weekends. This disappointment foreshadows a bleak summer for the new york fellowship. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,324 views 5. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. They broke the 12 steps down in a way that people could understand, thus helping them practice those principles in all. When the big book was just too heavy going, this guide got me through, to the end.

If the only two options, as outlined in the big book, is to either start living on a spiritual. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. Also known as the cycle, or step rotation, this is a 15week rotation of readings. After an anticipated readers digest article fails to materialize and a radio broadcast results in no orders, sales are few and far between. Jun 07, 2015 emotional sobriety and food step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study. A current 200 page study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. In april 1939, some 5,000 copies of the big book titled alcoholics anonymous roll off the press. Playback recording numbers for our 12 steps in 4 hours workshop. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories.

During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Why 12step approaches are not evidencebased as addictions. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa.

All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021. Today there are more than,000 rehab facilities in the united states, and 70 to 80 percent of them hew to the 12 steps, according to anne m. You can trust odomtology 12step recovery media to be synonymous with the best online recovery material out there. 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. The chairperson announces the step, and pages in the big book that will be used as a topic for the meeting that night.

Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as powerful as it is for the alcoholic because the point is to work. Read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Join our email list and we will send you the latest seeds of service newsletter each quarter. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr.

The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. September 15, 2017 september 17, 2017 2017 seniors in sobriety international conference. Big book step study hyannis format 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. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Details several interviews with big book sponsors and their insights into the 12 steps.

Why 12step approaches are not evidencebased as addictions treatment march 28, 2017 by laurel sindewald 2 comments when i read facing addiction in america. Although im actually going to a meeting where they read the. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. 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. Big book step study retreat aug 1820 area 53 general service. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is a timeless weekend that will continue to stay relevant and continue to carry the message for years. If so, please join us as we read and discuss the aa big book chapters 8 11. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts.

Has the spiritual principles mentioned in the 12 steps put you off in the past or does it still put you off at present. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. Big book meetings, you read a chapter out of alcoholics anonymous book and have a. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. It is the originator of the seminal twelve step method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex addiction and gambling addiction. We currently host a big book study closed, mens meeting on wednesday night at 8. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Emotional sobriety and food step 12 principles and promises of the aa big book study. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Understand and complete the 12 steps of alcoholics. Aa conventions aa conferences aa roundups aa events 12 step 4th step big book study workshops retreats.

An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Aa speaker catch a buzz with the 12 steps of recovery part 1 of 2 by odomtology 12. Alcoholics anonymous speakers aa speakers odomtology 12step recovery media. We sat around all this weekend talking about the steps, the mechanics of it, and how it works, what doesnt. Step meeting an experienced aamember goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by studying, discussing, and practicing the steps as they are laid out in the. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.

Big book study weekend hobart alcoholics anonymous. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. 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 and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa book. Its these 12 steps, these seven chapters, a mere 103 pages which, when we allow them, change the course of our lives. A big book step study retreat will be held august 1820, 2017, at camp lazarus. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. There is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous.

Big book step study preamble sobriety, the freedom from alcohol through the teaching and practice of the twelve steps, is the sole purpose of an a. Tells the story of na founder, jimmy k, mostly in his own words. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. The surgeon generals report on alcohol, drugs, and health 1, i was surprised to see twelvestep facilitation tsf included as an evidencebased behavioral treatment for addiction. Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie bill s story the big book comes alive. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. Step 3 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. Joe mcdonald big book step study step 12 august 17, 2017. Sunday special edition podcast overeaters anonymous. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting.

Friends and family of alcoholics alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. Just 12 12 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Are you interested in participating in an indepth study of the principles and promises of step 12. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration. For this workshop to work we need to take a look at what alcoholics anonymous is and what the 12 steps. Mar 28, 2017 why 12step approaches are not evidencebased as addictions treatment march 28, 2017 by laurel sindewald 2 comments when i read facing addiction in america. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Aa speakers joe and charlie bills story the big book.

This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. If you have made hotel reservations with the hotel then please call the marriott boca center to cancel. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. 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. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century.

Big book recovered alcoholics anonymous retreat group. History of the beginner classes, by wally p reports on an early approach to introducing newcomers to the 12 steps in four, short meetings. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.

This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study by odomtology 12step recovery media. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big book s directions to the 12 steps. Doug is a very funny aa speaker with a great sense of humor.

June 12, 2015 weekend 15th international english speaking aa convention croatia theme living sober dates from friday, the 12th of june, 2015 to sunday, the 14th of june, 2015 location hotel medena, trogir, split, croatia. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is a coed weekend event for aa and alanon family group. Aa speaker hilarious recovery share hope and laughter new 2017. We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speakers joe and charlie bill s story the big book comes alive. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12.