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. List our fears begin by asking for willingness from god and then plunge in head first. Before i got this book i had been putting off the fourth step for about a year. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 stepspiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous outlines a threepart inventory. People in the12step rooms define recovery as a process, not an event.
A business which takes no regular inventory usually goes broke. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. 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. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. Before i got this book i had been putting off the fourth step for about a year and a half and once i got this book and used it as a outline i was able to finish my fourth step withing a month. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers.
The fourth step of alcoholics anonymous is an excellent example of the apprehension that you can feel in trying to make a breakthrough in your sobriety. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. This dvd is a demonstration of how to do a 4th step inventory in aa. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
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. 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. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing.
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. When you are first confronted with the concept of writing down your faults and past. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book.
The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. 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. Big book and the twelve and twelve suggest a general outline that needs to be followed by a comprehensive fourth step. The fourth column of big book resentment inventory asks inventory. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. Big book workshop handouts and forms steps 10 and 11 fourth step forms fourth step inventory forms resentment, fears, sex, harms other than sex. It is an effort to discover the truth about the stockintrade.
Below are copies in various formats of the big book. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. Did you participate in sports or creative activities, such as music, art, etc what were the reasons for your participation, or lack of it, in these activities. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. This dvd is a demonstration of how to do a 4th step inventory in aa, alanon. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book.
The resentment inventory is probably the most wellknown piece of this step. This is a guide and format which permits the writing of a. This is also a guide and format for use or application of a. Step four is our vigorous and painstaking effort to discover what these liabilities in. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person. 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. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. There is a section in the big book that is similar to what wright and james have observed. See inventory template on next page for a guide while writing.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first. The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone even alcohol. April 10, 2011 doublewinners step 4, steps, tools of the process 12steps, aa, alanon, alcholism, alcoholics anonymous, big book, fourth step, inventory, resentment, searching, step 4 leave a comment. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p. 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.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. Jul 06, 2005 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 language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Both are great ways to give back to alcoholics anonymous. Just follow the links below and send us your information. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. Step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. 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 forms can be filled out either online or printed and maileddroppedfaxed to central office. See inventory template on next page for a guide while. In the fourth step of aa, it states that you must make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. The fourth step suggests that we take a moral inventory of ourselves, which is. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or.
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. Guide works for any 12 step program the guide for aa s fourth step was written by aa s 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. We need volunteers willing to take 12 step calls and for central office volunteers. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. I highly encourage anyone to listen to their talks. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 34 as originally posted alano society of minneapolis 2218 2218 1st ave s. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks.
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