Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. A graphic guide to aa s fourth step though our decision1 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face and be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. We were prepared to look at it from an entirely different angle. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Here is the step 5 written inventory and worksheets in both word and pdf format fifth step guide 61514witerences fifth step guide 61514witerences step 5 written inventory 6152014 step 5 written inventory 6152014 this is a list of questions based on. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I have not mentioned this big book workshop at any of my phone bridge meetings or any facetoface meetings because it is not aa approved. To help us discover and establish a conscious relationship with a power greater than ourselves.
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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered, and additionally on page 29 in the big book it states, further on, clearcut directions are given showing how we recovered. Here is the bba step 4 worksheets filled out as an example. You will have 3 columns, as shown in this template. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Hi, im looking for replies from those who have done step 4 exactly as it is written in the big book. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Fears what why faults my part write a short description of your fear. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. This is a step 5 worksheet that i have put together for the group.
This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. 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. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category na 4th step. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. There is a detailed instruction sheet that goes with the step 4 inventory forms, from the workshop. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. This is 4th step resentment inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at.
These guides come from early drafts of the basic text and it works. Goal 1 identify the problem doctors opinion chapter i bill. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional care. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Goal 1 identify the problem doctors opinion chapter i.
Step 3 is where we plant our hope for recovery in the fertile soil of faith. The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in the white book and carry the same title. A graphic guide to aas fourth step though our decision1 was a vital and crucial step. I am not a big book step sponsor yet, these are just my thoughts. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Three column 4th step out of big book this is a 4th step that follows exactly along with the big book instructions. There is little written in the big book about these two steps, actually just one brief paragraph on each, found on page 76. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session and. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. How did my behavior contribute to the situation, causing the. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page.
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. For those looking to actually do some writing on these steps, this article will provide background and. Readings on the 12 steps in the big book worksheet. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Various versions could be found on early recovery computer bulletin boards bbs. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be. One version was dubbed the california 4th step guide as it was believed that the. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie as well as joe. I shouldve explained im not doing a second 4th step. This basic text is based on an outline derived from our white book, narcotics anonymous. Because much of the material in these drafts did not make the.
Below is a more indepth explanation of the step 4 inventory from the bba, including examples. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Our large collection of ela worksheets are a great study tool for all ages. The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. But the big book is quite vauge on a lot of things, and is quite open to various interpitation. They may be downloaded individually or as one large zipped or combined fourth step pdf file. Here is the joe and charlie big book study worksheets section. Alanon 12 step workbook alanon 4th step questions alanon 4th step inventory pdf pdf pdf 1 2 3 related searches for al anon 4th step workbook welcome to alanon family groups. We commit ourselves to the weeding and watering necessary for it to take root and grow in faith thats built on practical experience. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. How are you supposed to do a 4th step soberrecovery.
See more many people struggling with drug addiction think that recovery is nearly impossible for them. I was taught to do step 4 strait from the big book. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. Jul 06, 2005 fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. Click here for a chance to get free school supplies as a teacher. It can be given to a newcomer so they can fill it out on their own. Here you will find all we have for joe and charlie big book study worksheets.
Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. 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. I am glad i remained sober and abstinate to be a part of the powerful big book step study. Step 4 of alcoholics anonymous involves creating a list of your shortcomings. Teacher created quizzes with step by step solution. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Step 1 powerless big book goals table of contents goal 2 define the solution goal 3 action necessary for recovery chapter 5 how it works chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 step 2 there is a solution more about alcoholism chapter 6 into action we agnostics power chapter 7 working with others step 3 12 how to find power. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The fourth step guide is available here for free as a series of files for download and printing. 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. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered.
Having taken my personal inventory in step 4, i am now ready to share that inventory. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. Read the last paragraph on page 67 of the big book, and the first three paragraphs on page 68 of the big book. Introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. This is 4th step sex inventory is designed for newcomers or.
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. 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. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. Some of the worksheets displayed are working step four in narcotics anonymous, fourth step inventory, the narcotics anonymous step working guide, 4th step work, step made a searching and fearless moral inventory of, fourth step inventory, resentment inventory prompt, fifth step work. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs.
The information provided through is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem or disease. 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. Page xxx, paragraphs 1 through 5 during the era in which this book was written medical science had not yet uncovered the. Unpublished na fourth step guides in this document, we offer two unpublished na fourth step guides. Download and print turtle diary s a and an worksheet. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. However, many people who have used these worksheets found it helpful to write down their flaws and their specific defects. We turned back to the list, for it held the key to the future. How was i resentful if so, do 4 column inventory 2. Working backward from there, steps 6 and 7 have their own controversy. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. The first time i took a drink i knew it wasnt for me. Regarding the word turnaround not being in the big book, here is my very lay persons response.
We attend the beginners meetings together, we read the big book together, we take the steps together, and we recover together. My inventory putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes. Im keeping all the people and resentments the same. We commit ourselves to the weeding and watering necessary for it to take root and grow in faith.
We are here to talk about recovery only and to go through the twelvestep process as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. General disclaimer is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in providing medical or health advice. 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. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. This is 4th step fears inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Our society is not the reading society that it once was and therefore we, of the twenty first century, find it difficult to understand the written instructions for the 4th step contained in our basic text book. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in.
How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. Please read that instruction sheet, follow the instructions, and also read all the references in the big book mentioned in the instructions, and read. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Aug 10, 2015 for those who favored the idea of making amends to self, examples of inventory for step 8 and mirror techniques for step 9 amends to self were included. This book has become the basic text of our society. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. Thats the step where i need to make direct amends to all those i have harmed.
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