Big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise step 2. The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. It is an effort to discover the truth about the stockintrade. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. Bedevilments versus the promises spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory step 4 resentment and turn around prayers. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent. The 123 questionnaire guide replaces the idiots guide. They may be downloaded individually or as one large zipped or combined fourth step pdf file. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.
Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The 10 th step inventory can be done using your 4 th step inventory, a journal, a balance sheet, or it can be done right out of the big book pg 8485. If you need additional resentment inventory, fear inventory or. This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits.
Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Scroll down this page for the links to the 5 worksheets that you can download. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. It also a feature to create gratitude lists besides the free sobriety calculator. It is written as an accompaniment to the big book, just like. 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. 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. The purpose of this traditions inventory is to learn how we may better practice the principles of the twelve traditions in all areas of our daily lives. Questions from the 12 and 12 text step nine 99 we made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. The online 4th step guide includes an exhaustive set of directions explaining how the guide works and a reminder that an inventory is simply a list.
The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. Many members of aa feel a need to write an immoral inventory as opposed to the moral inventory of step 4. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Download aa 4th step and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 3 4 as originally posted alano society of minneapolis 2218 2218 1st ave s. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. 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.
As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. Home early sobriety companion 4th step 8th9th step app 10th step aa trivia whack. Clearly, there is no historical references that we can find to anything called turnarounds from the founders or pioneers of aa. Worksheets guides and 12 steps study work sheets from the aa big book. Look at each relationship and answer these nine questions ref p. You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 4 6 fear inventory grids pick a format you like. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. Nov 04, 20 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. Guide works for any 12 step program the guide for aas fourth step was written by aas we 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. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Please keep in mind that the fourth step is not dealing with changing anything. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of.
Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side 1 resentments the first 3 columns sheet 1 side 2 resentments the fourth column sheet 2 side 1 fear inventory sheet 2 side 2 sex conduct inventory. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. I have to write down all of my negative character traits. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our spon sors come to the rescue. People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. Misguided moral inventory can result in guilt, grandiosity, or blaming others. This app includes 10th step inventory, 11th step night time inventory and lots of other features. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. See origins of aas 4th step moral inventory it is not mentioned in the big book text at any point. Our origins are the students of the big book group. The guide has a very good set of general directions for doing a 4th step. 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.
All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. Read alcoholics anonymous the big book 4th edition online, read in mobile or kindle. 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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but.
Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. If you need additional resentment inventory, fear inventory or sex inventory blank sheets. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Bob helped to edit it and was consulted for the text. Carefully reading the first five proposals the first five steps we ask. Read from bottom of page 68 through 70 of the big book before beginning. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous buy paper and pen and start writing.
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 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. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the.
The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. The fourth step guide is available here for free as a series of files for download and printing. The aa big book says on eight different occasions that we write out this step. May 15, 2016 the fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. Nov 20, 2019 there is a 4th step guide available online for all 12 step members. 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. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. This is also a guide and format for use or application of a. A sober vision of sanity step 3 prayer 3rd step vision for your life exercise 12 reasons we slip by bill w. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
If you have such a need, get it out of your system here. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Its the writing it down that helps trigger the release. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Although the traditions inventory on the following pages could be used on its own, it is suggested that you use this inventory as part ofin combination with step four of the twelve steps. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. 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. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers.
This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. Aa speakers joe and charlie bills story the big book comes alive duration. The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. Step four 42 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. This is the official website of the general service office g. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. The free vault app was created by members for members as a means to enter their 4th step inventory information in a secure and convenient way. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. 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. Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. 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.
For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p. There doesnt appear to be any big book stories that talk about turnarounds when describing their step work. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory.
In 1946, after a strong experience with beginners meetings and the tablemate, the little red book was published by ed webster and barry collins. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others. 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. 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. I listed my resentments on paper, but not necessarily in chronological order. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
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. Jul 06, 2005 everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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 business which takes no regular inventory usually goes broke. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big book, and each 4th step inventory worksheet has an additional page you can print for more space. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory.
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