Many whose lives are impacted by the family disease of alcoholism find hope again once they place their faith in a power greater than themselves. Greater detroit aa produced this early 12 steps worksheets. This is not an official alcoholics anonymous website. Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa 12 steps. Sixteen years have elapsed between our first printing of this book and the presentation of 1955 of our second edition. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by.
Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Second step socialemotional learning sel gives students the tools to excel in and out of the classroom. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. The following portion of chapter 5 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous is considered by many the. We shall need to raise our eyes toward perfection, and be ready to walk in that direction. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice. T his is the step that separates the men from the boys. Many people use a sponsor to help them through the process.
Akron, the second in new york, and the third at cleveland. Worksheets are first step work, 2nd step and 3rd work, double trouble in recovery, mindfulness and the twelve steps, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 step workbook, fourth step inventory. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Step twelve 106 having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our. Their key to success is the 12step program that is used to help addicts become sober by. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. Work in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Step 12 service i know that not everyone believes as i do, but i believe that the program of aa saved my life. Introduction to the 12 step program the alcoholics anonymous aa twelvestep program is the most widely attended selfhelp program for those who are recovering from alcoholism.
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. Second step is a program rooted in socialemotional learning sel that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to help children thrive. I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step 12 of alcoholics anonymous blends spiritual awakening, carrying the message, and daily practice.
In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. Step 11 awareness for me this step simply means that i should always try to have empathy for the world i live in and the beings i share it with. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves. Step one certainly serves as a foundation for future work, creating a firm underpinning on which the steps are erected. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Na is a version that narcotics anonymous has developed for those fighting with drug addiction. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. Free download of steps by the big book workbook available at. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. Some of the worksheets displayed are aas 12 steps including powerful, first step work, twelve steps and twelve traditions, 12 step work questions, a twelve step workbook, resentment inventory prompt, service material from the general service office, 12th step work. 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. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary.
Most meetings will have extra copies they will give you until you can pay for them, but you can also download a free pdf copy of both the big book and. Already, continues the early text, twos and threes and fives of us have sprung up in other communities. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Introduction to the 12 step program recovery connection. Some of the worksheets displayed are 2nd step and 3rd work, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, twelve steps, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work, 12 step work questions, step one. Step 2 focuses on preparing alcoholics to let go of their need for control over everything in their lives by introducing the concept of a higher power.
We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. A secular guide to recovery, martha cleveland and arlys g.
Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. I admit that my life is unmanageable when i try to control it. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published. Step on problems other than alcohol, we shall need to make a brand new venture into openmindedness. How it works of the big book contains the describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps. Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now. A little known fact is that the fellowship ceased to exist for a few. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 2. At the same time the authors conscientiously maintain the intention and integrity of the program its values, scope and depth.
There are some differences that are subtle and some that are more straightforward. The alcoholics anonymous aa 12step recovery program is a free treatment program for people suffering from alcohol abuse and addiction. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all. Questions from the 12 and 12 text step two 27 we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Understanding and applying the principals of the 12 traditions narcotics anonymous began in 1953. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. The na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised na white booklet the group booklet, revised behind the walls in times of illness twelve concepts for na service na.
Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. Aa program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol. First, alcoholics anonymous does not demand that you believe anything. You could even find yourself with a new understanding andor awakening. Narcotics anonymous na was originally created to treat narcotic addiction and abuse and has since grown to help any addict who is trying to escape their addiction. Aa are the original 12 steps that were designed for those fighting with alcoholism. Al kohallek has uploaded this collection, you can see even more here.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Worksheets are aas 12 steps including powerful, first step work, twelve steps and twelve traditions, 12 step work questions, a twelve step workbook, resentment inventory prompt, service material from the general service office, 12th step work. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction.
Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. I find that its very important to go over your step 8 list with a sponsor or other 12 step member that has worked all the steps someone whom you trust for direction. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3.
Principle themesolution action defect result hope cornerstone he can openminded willingness act as if contempt cynicism defiance beliefcomfort. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12. Understand the key points of step twelve and how it ultimately boils down to brotherly love. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we. And to try to act from a place of compassion for myself and others. We come into na and start with step 1, then step 2, then step 3 and so on. The 12steps and 12 traditions1 the world famous eye opener. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. B 2 twelve steps and twelve traditions hardcover edition bill w. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden step 2. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. After you have accepted that you are powerless over your addiction and can no longer manage your life, you are prepared to begin on step two.
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