The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology. Big book meetings, you read a chapter out of alcoholics anonymous book and have a discussion afterwards. 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. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. The twelve steps suggested as a program of recovery 4. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting.
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We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and. If you were invited via text or email, just click the link. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in boulder, login. Our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology trick. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. In his audio talks he is remarkably modest, disarmingly frank about his defects, and openminded about the nature of the program. The writer of this white book is narcotics anonymous founder jimmy kinnon. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. While the fourth step guide on pages 17 through 25 can be used by individuals working alone, the remainder of the unofficial guide to the twelve step was developed for use by a step study team. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. 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. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who have used the joe and charlie tapes. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a.
If you are not able to find a face to face meeting. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting started. The founding of na sets a precedent for other fellowships to adopt the steps and organize around problems other than alcoholism. Week 2 step of the month from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Click here or on the word document to view or save skype open big book study meetings as of august 2015. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. American lutheran church fritzners gate 15 0264 oslo norway. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule.
In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. 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. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. If you are having difficulty getting to an alcoholics anonymous meeting and need. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. The tremendous fact for everyone of us is that we have discovered a common solution. In addition to the resources listed, we hope to have recordings of each session available in the near. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Meetings are encouraged to update their listing with any temporary changes.
Sexaholics anonymous sa is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Rule 62 is a big book study that takes place 5 days a week monday friday. I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to the best of my knowledge. In a study conducted by stanford universitys jonathan freedman and scott fraser, participants were first asked to talk about what cleaning products they used over the phone. It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to access it. 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. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step. Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step for all the weeks in a month and there are 245 recordings.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. The purpose of this writing is to help to clarify any misunderstanding about whether big book step study groups adhere to the principles of the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This page was developed as a repository for the sponsorship and oa 12 step study resources that were mentioned in the how to sponsor series of workshops that ran for 12 weeks beginning in january, 2011. There are more than sixty meetings of this type listed in the us and abroad, with the majority of them in the new england area. All meetings are located in building 3752, except the womens aa meeting each day a new beginning on saturday which is located in building 3810, rheinlandpfalz army. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes. Welcome to our teleconference and videoconference meetings.
A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Et step study phone meeting works a different step every week. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not a big book study or for those who cannot attend face to face meetings or just want to attend the phone bridge meeting. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Sa teleconference schedule of meetings sa phone meetings. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. A while back i was involved in a hyannis meeting format by telephone conducted by a lady named stephanie.
The first one or two meetings are organizational only. It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When it is founded in 1953, narcotics anonymous adopts the twelve steps and twelve traditions from aa with minor changes. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. This gives people an opportunity to either drop out or to make a. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. I love and admire my alcoholics anonymous brothers and sister. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. 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. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.
Sep 19, 2008 the daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Mar 01, 2020 please bring valid passport or identity card. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery.
Nas literature shows that it has a social style of stepwork, reminiscent of the. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Full of faith, 12step recovery from food addiction 218 8624106, pin. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Experience has shown that teams are most successful when. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in.