I have been sober for close to 36 years and in alanon recovery for 34 years. It was not the original source for the alanon program. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. I had participated in alanon back in the 1990s but had fallen away from it, and since my divorce from that person with recovery issues, i learned that she had become heavily involved in alanon to sort through things related to her own family of origin.
This companion piece to paths to recovery b24 contains the thoughtprovoking questions on each step, tradition, and concept of service found in the book, with space to write answers. This means that we must once again learn to trust the god of our understanding to do for us what we cannot do for. December 9, 2018 december 9, 2018 posted bydowntownalano. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery.
Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. This page is for people who use the big book of aa that attend alanon or call themselves members of alanon. This is not your typical thanks for sharing kind of twelve step meeting. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting, or online at. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.
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. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. My life is full today and full of wonderful people. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Listen to the recovery show finding serenity through 12 step recovery in alanon a podcast episodes free, on demand.
Alanonalateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible except when to do so would injure them or others. Every member of aa will find this app very useful yet quite simple to use. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. Burnside, gonzales carry the message methodist church, hwy, 431, st. Cbbst closed aa big book study obbst open aa big book study osst open 12 step study csst closed 12 step study osp open speaker meeting. Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our experience for other recovering alcoholics.
Nov 30, 2008 leave two columns for the date completed and comments about their reaction to our amendment big book bunch, 2000. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. Our six step house board meets on the first saturday of the month. Our traditions state that we practice the 12 steps of aa ourselves, and i know of no better place to find the directions to do the 12 steps of aa other than the big big and the aa 12 and 12. Forgiveness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. 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 hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. By making a list of the people we harmed and becoming willing to make amends, we take action toward healing the past with others and learning how to live in the world. I heard early in program that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Making amends is more than an apology, from hazelden. We try to stick to general alanon principles, but perhaps slightly looser than a normal meeting. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. 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. Alanon video from the aa big book basic training to.
We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of. This is the original big book written for friends and family of alcoholics. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. Al anon speaker detaching with love and living life. Alanon video aa big book basic training to wives youtube. The general principles of 12 step programs are discussed, as i share. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Lastly, i would like to share that the promises written in the aa big book move me to want to make those amends to which i resist.
I try to bring goodness where previously i had brought discord and destruction. Contains alanon and alateen groups at work, digest of alanon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining alanons twelve concepts of. There is no other way but forgiveness to clean the wounds of all the poison. Download latest meeting schedule pdf for those of us who are unable or unwilling to attend inperson aa andor al anon meetings during the novel coronavirus outbreak, there are now virtual meetings available. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Limited use by express written permission of alanon family group headquarters, inc. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Elizabeth hospital hwy 30 thursday stepping stones burnside saturday. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the al anon declaration, a preface about al anon s legacies and how they can help you if your life has been affected by the alcoholism of a friend or relative and a brief history about the founding of al anon at the start of the book. This is the eighth video in the chapter to wives one of the two chapters in the aa big book that served the groups before some of the wives created alanon. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those. The aa promises i find they apply to alanon, and theyre.
The group took a bunch of chronic slippers and walked them through the. I think its worth reading the aa big book just for the information and insight it gives into alcoholism and recovery. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Find a meeting salt river valley alanon information. The alanon big book, paths to recovery, states that the key principle of step six is readiness. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Hello to all members and future members of our ppg. It is open to any member of the six step house who is interested in helping to contribute ideas or service to the misssion and goals of the six step house in cooperation with our board of directors. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. We will tell part of their journey through this process, this way of life. I am the former spouse of a person with deepseated anger issues. This is the sixth video in the chapter to wives, one of the two chapters in the aa big book that served the groups before the wives created alanon. Nov 21, 2014 book basic training is a 10 hour video series offered in an android 10 inch tablet tablet included that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics.
The recovery show finding serenity through 12 step 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. In the big book, the 7th step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as. The local alanon office does not list this meeting and wont even tell you about it. Alanon speakers family recovery archives for odomtology 12 step. Step 9 is another one of the 12 steps, that initially appears most difficult, but the rewards of putting this principle into practice can be immense. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Basically, this step requests us to say sorry andmake amends for many of our past behaviors. It does not reflect the perspective or experience of the families and friends of alcoholics. Links to more information about responsibility and the 9th step. Steps for newcomers hazelden betty ford foundation. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
While contributions cover each groups rent and other expenses, the seventh tradition is essential at every level of alanon service. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is a group therapy program for people suffering from alcoholism. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. But yet another admission has been brought into focus for me. If youre reading this, stop for just one moment at the end of this sentence, close your eyes, and think about any and all people that, because what they did was so bad, you just cannot possibly forgive. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. I find time to do and say things that would help heal the damage that i have done. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. 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. An al anon sponsor i had many years ago threw out a challenge at a convention, saying that we had 12 steps, and 12 traditions, so we should have at least 12 jokes about ourselves. Why aa and alanon are bad for your health non 12 step.
Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. That said, im an alanon sponsored out of the big book. And its after step 9 that the promises begin to materialize in a powerful way. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Download latest meeting schedule pdf for those of us who are unable or unwilling to attend inperson aa andor alanon meetings during the novel coronavirus outbreak, there are now virtual meetings available. The idiots guide to the first three steps for chaos creators, excitaholics, and adrenaline addicts 2020. The spiritual principle involved is that of forgiveness, not only from others but forgiveness of. The big book is the authority on alcoholism from the perspective and experience of the alcoholic. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. We share our experience, strength, and hope as we use the principles of the alanon program in our lives. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. A study of step 9 of the 12 step program verywell mind. 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.
Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 the big book comes alive duration. How to make amendsthe alanon ninth step says that we made direct amends to such men and women wherever possibleexcept when to do so would damage them or others. It is both a privilege and a responsibility for groups and members to ensure that not only their group, but all. As a family member of an alcoholic, its been a big help as the steps were being discussed with us by our alcoholic to understand the bigger picture as well as the work required for the steps. Nov 23, 2014 this is the eighth video in the chapter to wives one of the two chapters in the aa big book that served the groups before some of the wives created al anon.
Big book, closed, discussion, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Alcoholics anonymous, aa, the big book, the grapevine, aa grapevine, and. It summarizes the big book in the best way possible. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Sep 06, 2009 a friend just pointed me to this site. I have made a list of those i have harmed and i put myself at the top of the list.
If you didnt know it, alanons book paths to recovery is an excellent resource for at least 7 other ways to do a 4th step. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Chapel hill carrboro group location temporarily closed. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout. Al kohallek alcoholic his wife, allienon al anon and als sponsor louis pazeniton lou is passing it on are the main characters in our examples. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. 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. These things dont work for everybody but as a recent study showed, they are very effective.
We talk openly and honestly about the problems and challenges as we face alcoholism and addiction in. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. The site also includes member articles, blogs, big book and step studies. However, you can only find out about this group by word of mouth from other renegade alanoners. There is an alanon group in my area that is a book meeting and uses the aa big book. Its core treatment philosophy is based on a personal improvement plan that is outlined in 12 specific action steps.
Step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book alanon youtube. Ppg alanon the spiritual principles of alanon big book study. Dec 28, 2018 but if youre approaching the 4th for the first time, my suggestion is to do it the best you can, but dont let it drag on. It also presents true stories written by real members about their life situations and how the program helped them. Meetings alcoholics anonymous general service area 51. If you can resist that temptation, its extremely helpful and informative. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. Both aa and alanon do suggest strongly that you work consistently on the twelve suggested steps, and i have had to do that. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. Keep in mind that the goal is to finish them all, and then be able to help others work their steps.
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. Ive always liked to think that my willingness to continue in recovery is proof of my readiness. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Also, be sure to check out our 12 steps speakers app for aa, na, ca, oa and alanon. 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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Of course, some people do need to just detach, and focus on self. List our fears begin by asking for willingness from god and then plunge in head first.
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