When weve taken steps one and two we have learned and accepted that our lives are unmanageable, we are alcoholics and a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous, called by many the big book. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. Working the 12 steps has been a gateway for serious transformation. May i share who i am, where i have come from, and how it is for me now. Nov, 2019 step 4 of alcoholics anonymous involves creating a list of your shortcomings. Worksheets are fourth step inventory book, fourth step inventory, 4th step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, double trouble in recovery, working step four in narcotics anonymous, step four instructions, mindfulness and the twelve steps. The prayers in the 4th step are just as important as the actual writing of the inventory. Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive. Step five is difficult but necessary to sobriety and peace of mind. Eating disorders anonymous is one of nearly four hundred distinct twelve. 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. 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.
If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. Jul 28, 20 why was an aa member able to reach me in a way that no one else ever had. The main focus of book one will be on the twelve steps. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. 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. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden 4th step. The stratford mens 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. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. You may also choose to copy these questions and answer them in private or public groups. 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.
It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but. This workbook helps to increase understanding of the lessons in the book and brings them to life with simple exercises and journaling activities. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been. Steps 1 through 3 were covered in part one of the critique, published earlier. Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Step 4 steps by the big book this pamphlet spells out taking step 4 as described in chapter 5, how it works from the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Spend most of your time on the 20% of your flaws that cause 80% of the. Step four instructions the jaywalker twelve step site. Step four this guide refers to the included aa the original way 4 th step inventory.
Alanons fourth step inventory workbook which can be. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. Through the process of discovering the true nature of personal character, a participant learns to understand identify the weaknesses that may have helped contribute to alcoholism. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The fourth step along the 12 step journey to sobriety asks us to identify our own weaknesses. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. A study of step 5 of the 12 steps program verywell. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. Aa step 4 brian and katherine share on taking the 12. Or were you afraid not to fight because of pressure from your father or from any older brothers, or others.
These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Nov 20, 2019 in addition to the online guide, alanon family groups has its blueprint for progress. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. Fears fears why we had them perhaps there is a better way. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aa s big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. What are the stepbystep requirements for twelfth step work. A twelve step workbook this workbook and its contents are not for sale. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own best and highest nature. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Dont be discouraged when your character defects are not immediately. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook.
This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits. Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a. 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. You can get the latest version of these worksheets and other aa materials at. Questions from the 12 and 12 text step two 27 we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big.
Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive duration. 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. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 requires a clear and frank understanding of ones self. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. Did your parents submit to your whims and immature demands most of the time. 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. This step in the process provides a foundation for future steps. People in the12step rooms define recovery as a process, not an event. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Once you find your worksheet, click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. My grudge list on our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. Clear discussions of each step and probing questions offer us a guide to personal insight and reflection. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. These are simplified personal step 4 inventories designed to make it easy as a guide for steps 5 9. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Jan 19, 2020 whether youre working the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, narcotics anonymous na, alanon, or any other program, the most difficult of all the steps probably step 5. They broke the 12 steps down in a way that people could. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book.
Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our experience for other. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. The fourth step along the 12step journey to sobriety asks us to identify our own weaknesses. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book it takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. This step workgroup guide is a work in progress and we actively welcome your suggestions for improvements. Questions that you can copy and paste into your personal diary bookyou may choose to copy and paste some or all of these questions into your personal diary book also referred to as online personal journal. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. Limit this answer to workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. Edas steps are based on the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous aa. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Aa step 4 brian and katherine share on taking the 12 steps of. Part one als 40 day serendipity journey al kohallek begins his most ambitious undertaking part one covers the first nine steps using the first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous and the steps form the book 12 steps and 12 traditions. The 4th step inventory is a way of seeing how our character defects, or old worn out defenses, are personal stumbling blocks which can to be cleared out of the way in the steps that follow.
This second part of the critique of chapter 5 deals with step 4. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa 12 steps. The same can be said for step 4, which requires making a moral inventory. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 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. 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 anonymous. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the persons we have harmed. A womans way through the twelve steps workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the book a womans way through the twelve steps. Fine fourth step template inspiration example resume from aa step 4 worksheet, source. If we have been thorough about our personal inventory, we have written down a lot.
Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in chara. After conducting your own step workgroup, we encourage you to send us your comments or proposed changes for this guide see page 108 of this guide for details. This is a thorough yet simple checklist format like bob, bill, clarence and many aa pioneers used. It is only partly true and does not discuss eight of the steps. Every time a person imposes his instincts unreasonably upon others, unhappiness follows. Nearly every alcoholic anonymous participant will agreethat takes unusual courage and uncommon humility. What kind of service work am i doing today to carry the message. Without fearless admission of defects, few could stay sober. This way you will engage others to share with you their experience, strength and. Alanons fourth step inventory workbook which can be ordered online. Awakening we believe is the correct word because it does happen as the result of applying the spiritual principles. The twelve steps are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to thee. To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Jul 18, 2015 step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book big book basic training. Their success inspired a number of courageous people to apply the aa principles to their recovery from many other addictions and compulsions.
Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Step 4, part 2 worksheet 12 step workshop with doug m. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction.
We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. Fourth step guide program theory alcoholics anonymous. If you use excel, you will find this spreadsheet for step 4 to be of value when working the step. This is the one that asks us to admit our wrongs and to do so in front of our higher power and another person. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Whenever a human being becomes a battleground for the instincts, there can be no peace. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The precise instructions for taking the 12 steps is contained in the book, alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Many groups provide members with workbooks that include lists of adjectives.