Big book of aa fourth step inventory formations

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 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. May 21, 2008 the big book itself does not offer a defense of its own theological method, but one can be found easily enough in the work of aas third cofounder, william james. Step ten suggests we continue to take personal inventorystep 4 and continue to set right any new mistakes steps 8,9 as we go along. Step five has two phases the first is hearing the inventory, the second half of step five is when your sponsee goes home for an hour to reflect and meditate on all the work done to date. Jan 01, 2004 i would recommend this book for anyone in alanon or acoa in their step 4 work. Alcoholism12 step support 4th step 3r column advice hi, finished 4th step first and second columns. 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. Resentments the fourth column sheet 2 side 1 fear inventory sheet 2 side 2 sex conduct inventory. If we concede, then according to the big book and under the conditions of this day, we take step 1.

See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. When you are first confronted with the concept of writing down your faults and past. 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 alcoholics anonymous. 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. But the big book is quite vauge on a lot of things, and is quite open to various interpitation. Sheet 1 side 2 resentments the fourth column sheet 2 side 1 fear inventory sheet 2 side 2 sex conduct inventory. 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. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. This is also a guide and format for use or application of a. The guide has a very good set of general directions for doing a 4th step. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.

Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Fourth step inventory assets and liabilities checklist from the big book pg. How are you supposed to do a 4th step soberrecovery. Original manuscript of the big book alcoholics anonymous. My fourth step in the tradition of the big book of aa in dealing with resentments on paper, we set them on paper. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.

Big book workshop handouts and forms steps 10 and 11 fourth step forms fourth step inventory forms resentment, fears, sex, harms other than sex. Leons take on oxford group ideas is helpful in understanding both what aa took from the og, and what we left. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p.

Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording fromalcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholics anonymous, called by many the big book. 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. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. I know you cant respond with a post that gives detailed instructions on how to do a 4th step, because it would be such a long description. Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.

The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous buy paper and pen and start writing. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. I would recommend this book for anyone in alanon or acoa in their step 4 work. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

Clear easy guidelines to work through various issues. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. 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. 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.

Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 34 as originally posted alano society of minneapolis 2218 2218 1st ave s. I know you cant respond with a post that gives detailed instructions on how to do a 4th step, because it. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. We had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics.

They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. After the third and fourth chapters of the big book were completed, wilson decided that a summary of methods for. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group. 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 course have been. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. Did you resent your relatives, friends, or parents. Philosophy of courage by philip leon, with a foreword by glenn f. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading.

How many copies needed will depend on how many names the person has on their resentment. This spiral bound workbook is the most recent version with more included than previous editions. 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. My amends list big book pg 67 no we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. 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. It could also easily fit in with other 12 step programmes. 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.

Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Were you ashamed of them for this or anything else. This 4th step consists essentially of one page that is duplicated as needed. When that happens, our great natural assets, the instincts, have turned. 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. 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. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Is it just the examples in book, self esteem, personal, fear, etc. Fourth step inventory guide bluidkiti sober recovery. Reading list associated with aa pax christi catholic community.

These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. How do we determine just how these resentments, or people on grudge list a. Step 4 fear inventory form the big book authors indicate that the best way to deal with our fears is to do exactly what we did with resentments. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. The second phase is of step four is writing the fourth step inventory. There is a section in the big book that is similar to what wright and james have observed. Four books by thomas merton, thich nhat hanh introduction in cont. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. List our fears begin by asking for willingness from god and then plunge in head first. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of 2 step 4. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.

Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous. I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book itself does not offer a defense of its own theological method, but one can be found easily enough in the work of aas third cofounder, william james. In the fourth step of aa, it states that you must make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself. Sth step page 4 of 6 sex problem list drafted from big book pg. Take step 1 take step 1 in the second paragraph of bb page 30.

Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. We listed the people, institutions or principles with whom we were angry. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. 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. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. This is the official website of the general service office g. The following suggestions are from the book twelve steps and twelve traditions, in the chapter titled step four, published by alcoholics anonymous, world services, inc. 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.

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. Its the writing it down that helps trigger the release. After establishing a need for help and deciding to look to a higher power and allow it to guide your life in the first three steps, its time to begin actively changing the behavior that enabled your addiction. 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. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person. Chesnut pdf philip leon, philosopher and oxford group member, published this work in 1939, when the aa big book was first printed. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. Guide works for any 12step 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. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post.