A couple of people in the audience spoke up that it wasnt conference approved. Wejoy aa and alanon speakers index big book study or step. Alanon and alateen anonymousfor over 50 years, alanon which includes alateen for younger members has been offering hope and help to families and. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. I think its worth reading the aa big book just for the information and insight it gives into alcoholism and recovery. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Big book study or step study count345 al anon step meeting ny,tx,unkown 721955 in st. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Southern states womens conference jacksonville, fl january 2426, 2020. I thought step 7 was something i would have to work a few times and that would be it presto id be healed of all defects. I have been through the big book step study process with a sponsor.
Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 by odomtology 12 step. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Listen to al anon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Joe, joe, charlie boca raton, fl 2001 panel total time across all 11 files is.
How does practicing step three help to alleviate my fears. Working12 steps as an al anon using the big book of aa step 4 part1 alice g. Step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book alanon youtube. Hello to all members and future members of our ppgalanon group. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. You will get 4 sections for each of the workshops and many other related content. Get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Alanon states that the program of the twelve steps and traditions in the aa big book was written by alcoholics for alcoholics for the purpose of helping individuals to stop drinking. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group.
In 1991 i think, i was directed to a big book workshop. The al anon big book is a great tool for your own recovery. Most 12 step programs change the wording of the 12 steps but not the meaning behind them. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube.
In addition to the online guide, alanon family groups has its blueprint for. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. 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. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I attended an open aa meeting on saturday really to just hear the other side. The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. Dec 03, 2018 working 12 steps as an al anon with the big book of aa step 4 part 2 jerry goble. Why the big book isnt used in alanon meetings im just.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. In order to join one of these virtual meetings, please create a zoom account at. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanon s single purpose. Nov 21, 2014 step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book al anon. We need more heroin injection clinics a new study said cities in america and worldwide should set up so called injection clinics where addicts can legally inject illicit. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
I decided that turning my will over was simply my decision to attend al anon meetings, work the steps, get a sponsor, use the slogan and trust the process. Seeing al anon work for others makes me more comfortable having faith. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being. Step one 12 steps discussion aa and alanon 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Working 12 steps as an al anon with the big book of aa. But the original way to do the 12 steps as laid out in the big book is a truly thorough and excellent method to use. Wejoy aa and alanon speakers index big book study or.
It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and alanons who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works. The daily sharings contain a reading from al anon s conference approved publication the forum, an inspirational quotesaying and a recovery based readingmeditation. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. We now have our own the twelve steps and twelve traditions and other step literature. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our aa meetings via zoom at 7. If you can resist that temptation, its extremely helpful and informative. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Please note, this list will be updated as information comes in. Jul 27, 2009 lou posted about her experience of chairing a workshop on sponsorship at an al anon convention and was using the big book as an example of working step four. Working12 steps as an al anon using the big book of aa step 4 part1 duration. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual.
Listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. Working 12 steps as an alanon using big book of aa with alice g step 1 duration. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Everyone in the addicts life is affected by the addiction is some way or another. Al anon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers.
Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. Why the big book isnt used in alanon meetings im just f. Zoom meetings see link below for al anon how it works. Step guide fourth step inventory big book study worksheets in step template. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6. Todays hope is an al anon themed site and is not affiliated with al anon s world service office. You can find the club by taking highway 101 to county road 39 west then 1. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. For the steps below, you can click on the more about.
Al anon step worksheet printable worksheets samples 62 best aa 12 step work sheers images on free worksheets samples joe and charlie step worksheet 4 column worksheets samples. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Below is the weekly schedule for alcoholics anonymous and al anon meetings at the canyon club. People who have embraced the twelve step manifesto have found that it. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Anon s basic book reflects the shared wisdom of al. Includes meeting format, as well as ideas and information to encourage group unity. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Working the steps enabled me to become humble enough to ask for help, accept that i was human and that no man is an island unto himself. A study of step 12 of the 12step programs verywell mind. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Our first two legacies, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, come alive through essays. Step one 12 steps discussion aa and alanon 12 steps of. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. May 18, 2018 alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. Mar 30, 2014 what t role did the support of other al anon members play in helping me find the god of my own understanding encouragement, listening to me vent, and understanding my perspective has helped me so much. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics.
The big book was recommended to work the 4th step for alanoners. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Working 12 steps as an al anon with the big book of aa step 4.
Hello to all members and future members of our ppgalanon group, effective april 1, 2019 our meeting dialin number and access code have been changed. Many people think the addict is the only one who needs a recovery program but that isnt true. The big book is no longer conference approved literature. Elk river alano location the elk river alano club is located at 9231 odean avenue north east, otsego mn 55330. Though the speakers on this website may be in alanon or another 12 step program. To be honest after all we are a program of honesty alanon took the aa steps, traditions, and principles and stated them nearly word for word or otherwise paraphrased them throughout all of alanon literature. Zoom only big book step study group alcoholics anonymous nh. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Al anon 12 steps workshops big book study free downloads. Over on the coda board we are starting a book study and a step study, its based on melody beatty books, but truthfully the step study will be using and i quote i am going to be using the codependents guide to the twelve steps as my core resource in starting the step threads for this step study.
In alanon, the step reads try to carry the message to others and in. Before al anon i could never have humbly asked for anything. Anonalateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. The aa big book, as initiator of the steps and traditions and related principles such as powerlessness, faith in a power greater than ourselves, and anonymity, warrants. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, al anon s, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics.
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