Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. We sit in silent meditation together, hear a talk by one of our members, and share our re. The authors of the big book call step 3 the keystone 62. The basic text clarifies the steps which constitute the aa way of life and the traditions, by which aa maintains its unity. These steps and traditions, and how they work to help people recover from addiction, are more thoroughly discussed below. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous 2 introduction 3 study and practice 3 your group 4 working with a sponsor or buddy 5. The doctors opinion chapter in the book alcoholics anonymous provides a medical view of addiction to alcohol. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Sep 21, 2015 the twelve steps and twelve traditions audio audio book, the twelve steps and twelve traditions audio books online, the twelve steps and twelve traditions audio pdf, the twelve steps and twelve.
You can buy the guide at recovery book shops such as choices. The book alcoholics anonymous, referred to on the dust cover as the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous, contains 575 pages. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. Twelve steps and twelve traditions kindle edition by alcoholics anonymous world service inc download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading twelve steps and twelve traditions. The discussion takes a more general approach than the one originally designated by aa, because the steps have grown and evolved over the decades to reach a broader audience. Maps for step 12 of twelve steps includes discussion topics for all 12 steps. The twelve steps and twelve traditions audio pdf book. The institute of behavioral research at texas christian university is pleased to make available, without charge, a wide array of. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. When fi rst challenged to admit defeat, most of us re volted. It is essential reading for anyone trying to decide whether or not they are alcoholic.
As part of working step 1 we recommend reading step 1 of aa s book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, and discussing it with another person in recovery. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Awakening we believe is the correct word because it does happen as the result of applying the spiritual principles. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. The original twelve steps were written by the people who started alcoholics anonymous. The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. 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. The twelve steps in quotes, steps 1 12, heavily illustrated. Personal stories, some of which change with each new edition, make up twothirds of the book. From the book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, the 12 and 12, we read. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. On forgiving ones self letter to an aa friend with. As part of working step 1 we recommend reading step 1 of aas book, twelve steps and twelve. Practice what does the big book say to each one of us about our own. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. The aa 12 steps, na we version or the al anon twelve steps.
Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed. That is why the fi rst edition of the book alcostep one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was small, dealt with lowbottom cases only. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. Whomever the pronoun we is alluding to could not have had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps because the steps did not exist for them to refer to.
Spiritual in nature, they are a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The main focus of book one will be on the twelve steps. From the happy hooker to mother theresa, aa step one. Step 12 has three distinct parts and ill try to address each one, but first ill point out one of aas many idiosyncrasies. The twelve steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment that outline a course of action for tackling problems including alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsion. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. This book is a discussion of the twelve steps and traditions of na, meant to help you determine your own interpretation of the principles contained therein. The organization that grew out of these initial meetings came to be known as alcoholics anonymous or a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions kindle edition by alcoholics anonymous world service inc download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Problem drinkers usually fall within one of four categories. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. That is why the fi rst edition of the book alcostep one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was. Twelve steps and twelve traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of alcoholics anonymous and their application. Textbooks online reference reading assign ments the two basic books we will be using are.
The twelve steps and twelve traditions audio audio book, the twelve steps and twelve traditions audio books online, the twelve steps and twelve traditions audio pdf, the. Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous hazelden betty ford. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is based on the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve. We hope that this book truly represents the therapeutic value of one addict helping another. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal.
There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. The alcoholics anonymous aa 12step recovery program is a free treatment program for people suffering from alcohol abuse and addiction. The twelve steps step one 21 we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The jewsih lights twelve steps series if you leave me, can i come with you. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world. 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. As with many twelve step meetings, we are a diverse group of people. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. Aa program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. 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. Twelve steps and twelve traditions softcover hazelden. In the six years i have followed the 12 steps of aa, my level of happiness has increased beyond.
Originally published in 1952, twelve steps and twelve traditions is the classic book used by aa members and groups around the world. Francis and the aa book 12 steps and 12 traditions. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. The other steps provide a framework to, essentially, get a life. Oct 28, 2019 the alcoholics anonymous aa 12step recovery program is a free treatment program for people suffering from alcohol abuse and addiction. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Step one 19 we admitted that we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous.
It lays out the principles by which aa members recover and by which the fellowship functions. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Twelve steps and twelve traditions kindle edition by. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ. Our twelve steps detail our program for personal recovery.