Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. This is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Our women and mens meetings are closed to only men or women. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. We only know that if you are talking about the problem, you cannot possibly be talking about the solution. This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. The big book study our chief responsibility to the.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. 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. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. Click here to subscribe to the pipeline email newsletter to make sure you dont miss an issue. Aug 24, 2017 all 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons.
We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. If you were invited via text or email, just click the link. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. The guide is written for a step work group, not a step study group.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. 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. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home.
Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. They only thought they had lost their egoism and fear. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading big book study. 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. 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. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Rocklin fellowship online meeting scheduleinstructions. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the.
Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. It is not the group s intention to be intimidating or insulting to anyone. National big book meeting covina zoom archives baltimore, md.
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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 of men and women who have recovered from a. 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. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Some of the key early members, don, dale and chris went through the process as it is laid out in the big book of.
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. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous.
What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Aa recovery aa aa unity aa aa service aa why this group. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Currently going through the steps as laid out in bb.
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. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. If you have done these steps as they are laid out in the big book with the help of a big book step study sponsor, please share your experience with us. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. Had a slip before xmashavent picked up since but there has been a few wobbly moments. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here.
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. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Amherst big book step study group aa meeting schedules. For a quick intro on how to get the zoom app and join zoom meetings, click here. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, reflections revisions, daily, step productions, twelve. Buy big book study guides for aa special by alcoholics anonymous, sober living. In 1977, some members met in a tulsa, ok hotel room for a discussion of the big. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book.
Alcoholics anonymous getting back to basics big book step study hyannis format 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. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. We do readings from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12 step book instead of the big book.
West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Box 459 octobernovember 1974 big book study groups. The history of the west barnstable big book step study meeting has its roots in a group of men that first met at the cape cod community college in west barnstable.
The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Jack says it is often brandnew members who seem most eager to study the book, but some are members sober many years who had never read the book.
Bs, big book step study, this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. How do the bbss, big book step study meetings, format, and group conscience stand against the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. We currently are providing 56 online meetings a week. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. During the meetings, the group will certainly study and talk about the steps but the real purpose of the group is to help each individual member put that study and talk into action. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. 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. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book.
Zoom only big book step study group online back to meetings. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender. The group has voted to allow all comers to attend the meeting, although. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to join us. Amherst big book step study group back to meetings. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool.
I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. The big book, the twelve steps and the twelve traditions. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Big book step study is both a particular style of a.
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