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 hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. 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 big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. 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. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. If were new in narcotics anonymous and our first step is primarily about looking at the effects of drug addiction in our lives, we need to get clean. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Begin your own program by taking step one from the previous chapter, how it works. Anything to pass the time without being dumbed down and defeated. We are people with the disease of addiction who must abstain from all drugs in order to recover. Stepstudy phone meeting recordings clutterers anonymous.
If weve been clean awhile and our first step is about our powerlessness over some other behavior thats made our. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Founded in 1953, narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of people in recovery from drug addiction. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
For information about wichita area district 19 meetings, please call the wichita area central office 316 6843661 or visit. When we fully concede to our innermost selves that we are powerless over our addiction, we have taken a big step in our recovery. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Tuesday afternoon phone meeting big book step study. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. In this way, you can better keep track of truly working your 12 step program. Write down the phone number and access code for all the recorded meetings when the moderator. Closed discussions and most 12step meetings are only open to people struggling with alcohol addiction. They are a huge waste of time, but i do write and think about alternative treatments during these meetings.
Disc login alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. It is referred to as the big book because of how thick it was when it was published in 1939. Mgm group big book steps study open recovery meeting. Many of us came to narcotics anonymous because drugs had stopped doing what we needed them to do. To achieve long term sobriety it is necessary to understand and be skillful at addiction relapse prevention. Is is possible that people struggling with addictions, or those with addictive personalities, replace one addiction for another such as replacing an addiction to alcohol, nicotine, drugs, etc.
Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. To find meetings for a specific group or location, enter text in the search box, then select from the drop down options, and wait a few moments for the results to appear on the page. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. 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. 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. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program.
Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. While one meeting is all some people will ever attend, many persons find attending two or even more meetings every week to be crucial to their recovery. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. For many people in recovery, using the big book of alcoholics anonymous as form of relapse prevention is highly effective. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from.
Alcoholics anonymous aa find meetings history addict help. Find meetings drug addiction and alcohol addiction. Addiction takes our pride, selfesteem, family, loved ones, and even our desire to live. It was founded 75 years ago by bill wilson and dr bob smith in akron ohio. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book.
Whether or not you choose to enter therapy for compulsive sexual behavior, we encourage you to attend at least one meeting of a sex addiction related 12step meeting each week. Discussion meetings allow for group discussion usually lead by an aa member. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. When i was released from rehab, i was asked to do 90 meetings in 90 days.
Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. The average time on the steps of na in central florida is 2 years. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. 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. Remember that recovery works if you work it, so attend meetings as often as you need to help you gain your footing in sobriety and let others help you, too. For many people looking to get clean and sober, one of the major suggestions often offered by an addiction treatment provider a treatment center, therapist, doctor, etc. Guide to 12 step meetings for a new person in treatment. Narcotics anonymous, the center for the study of addiction and recovery, monday at 8. You are invited to pick those questions that seem most relevant to your recovery and answer them to the best of your ability.
Aa big book study location temporarily closed back to meetings. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. If you have not reached this point in your addiction, you dont have to. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Write down the phone number and access code for all the recorded meetings when the moderator announces them at the end of the meeting. Big book study aims to clarify aas textbook the tuesday night big book study at cotton tree is designed to increase participants understanding of the principles of aas 12 step program of recovery but is not designed to replace oneonone sponsorship.
It was written by bill wilson and other members of the early fellowship. Step study guide non aa or na just for today meditations. It includes stories of how many women and men have recovered from alcoholism. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation.
Click the about bbss tab to read how a longtime bbss member describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the chairperson and speaker, who are qualified to share, and details. Attend at least one wednesday step study phone meeting at 9. The secondlargest 12step organization in the world, na hosts free meetings open to anyone with a sincere desire to abstain from drug use. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a.
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. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. The center for the study of addiction and recovery.
As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. This book is a great inspiration for everyone going broke because of alcohol. In the comments to the post, do you need more than one 12 step programs someone asked. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. As the name suggests, 12step meetings focus on the 12steps program with one step being studied each meeting. Addiction is a disease which, without recovery, ends in jails, institutions, and death. 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. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step study. Alcoholics anonymous is a worldwide, nonprofit organization for people suffering from alcoholism. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group.
Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. It contains the message even for their partners and every one attached to their lives. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. 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.
North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction on how to find that. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. 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. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. It is based on the big book, and a 12 step process. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group.
Before we begin working the first step, we must become abstinentwhatever it takes. There are also neurological studies regarding the activation of centers in the brain relative to relapse see dr. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. All addictions big book step study sobriety freedom from our addiction through the teaching and practice of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of this group. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program.
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