Read what the aa big book has to say about the fourth step pg 6471. Please keep in mind that the fourth step is not dealing with changing anything. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. There is the spread sheet format and the questions in a paragraph form. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been completed, so before starting check with your sponsor, spiritual advisor, counselor, etc. Various versions could be found on early recovery computer bulletin boards bbs. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. 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. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind.
A searching, fearless, moral, inventory 4th step guide the history of this 4th step guide is vague but it has been attributed to anonymous members of 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. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Step workgroup guide big book format last revised january, 2017 it is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. 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. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book workshop 4th step format big book revealed. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This request is not an arbitrary one but has been proven to be essential in establishing a sound foundation for recovery. There are a total of 17 references in the big book that suggest our 4th step should be written. 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.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Weve had the worst of both worlds, now its time for the best and the big books fourth step is a great way to start. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3. The online 4th step guide includes an exhaustive set of directions explaining how the guide works and a reminder that an inventory is simply a list. See origins of aas 4th step moral inventory it is not mentioned in the big book text at any point. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Agree on a purpose, plan and session format of the steps by the big book group, and that in general the group will stick to the schedule. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.
We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. 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. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition should be in italics hope this helps. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. So this format is a great start for those of us who are double winners. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. The 4th step in alcoholics anonymous asks members to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
This format is an interpretation that came out of the evolution of the big book step study meetings born on the cape in. This is also a guide and format for use or application of a. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. An inventory doesnt change things, it simply lists things. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. There doesnt appear to be any big book stories that talk about turnarounds when describing their step work. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. The big book study and action group and its website is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, aaws, inc.
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. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. They are provided as jpeg images and pdf files for easier. People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. If the only two options, as outlined in the big book, is to either start living on a spiritual. This format is an interpretation that came out of the evolution of the big book step study meetings born on the cape in massachusetts in the early 80s. 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.
The same can be said for step 4, which requires making a moral. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Joe had wondered if charlie might be the countrywestern singer charlie pride. Those members who have been through the process often qualify themselves by by saying that they have done the 12 steps as directed and laid out. Indeed, the big book makes clear to the reader that its main objective is to help you find a higher power which will solve your problem. Your inventory is only a story of your feelings and acts. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big. Joe and charlie tapes big book study mp3 joe and charlie a brief history.
Emphasize the importance of writing the 4th step inventory. They may be downloaded individually or as one large zipped or combined fourth step pdf file. Agree that each member attends every session if possible, commits to read the. Has the spiritual principles mentioned in the 12 steps put you off in the past or does it still put you off at present. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape.
This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Our format quotes extensively from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, our basic text for recovery. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w. 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. This format for the 4th step will work no matter what program you are a member or part of. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. 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. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. Using the process outlined in the big book is an essential guideline to. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Please note that all examples offered in this guide are not just someones opinion but rather taken from the big book and other a. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step.
What this step really asks of the member is much deeper and thorough than anyone may realize at the outset, but with a little diligence and support from a. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc.