The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Did you know its big data that lets you shop online. Speaker recordings cape cod all addictions big book step. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. We encourage visitors to ask questions and spend time with us before and after the meeting discussing the program and group. 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. Maybe we are divorced, and have remarried but havent kept up the alimony to number one. Smart recovery is an organization that has adapted empirically supported treatment strategies for use in a mutual help framework with inperson meetings, online meetings, a forum, and other resources. Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format the sharing in the meetings are based on the esh with the solution. I came to understand the intrinsic connection between us all. The following phone addiction test is composed of 25 questions. Opinion all the way through each chapter of the first 164. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program.
Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step for all the weeks in a month and there are 245 recordings. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Chapter two is how it works, from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The second step tells me i cannot do recovery alone.
I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to the best of my knowledge. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Arizona aa meetings aa arizona central office step 12. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. It will help evaluate your relationship with your phone to determine if you have healthy habits or if its time to make. Test and improve your knowledge of understanding addictions with fun multiple choice exams you can take online with study. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. Welcome to addiction studies, the website that is dedicated to all things related to addiction and substance abuse. Some will offer a hotline or help line telephone number. Abstinence is defined as weighed and measured meals with nothing in between no flour, no sugar and the. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Overcoming addictions, a webbased application, and smart. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
Bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. To make it easier for our members to find other like minded people, we have created a list of other meetings who also practice the 12 steps out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous like we do. 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. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a. I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. Sep 19, 2008 the daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting.
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 big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Big book basics upper valley all addictions big book. Sep 05, 2008 posts about all addictions written by stephanie32450. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf.
Alladdictions alanon and alateen anonymous for over 50 years, alanon which includes alateen for younger members has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. By suggest that learning to drink responsibly is a final step in. The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to access it. Natick center all addictions big book step study meeting aaa, new hampshire, usa merrimack, new hampshire. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12 step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12 step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. In order to speak at this meeting you must have completed the steps as they are laid out in the big book under the guidance of a higher power and a big book step study sponsor from this type of meeting. When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your library section along with the audio. I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Years ago, in 1935, one of our number made a journey to a certain western city. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our uptodate listing of a hyannisstyle bbss meetings. Stepstudy phone meeting recordings clutterers anonymous.
Monday laconia laconia big book step study congregational church 69 pleasant st 7. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Calls to any general helpline nonfacility specific 18xx numbers for your visit will be answered by american addiction centers aac. Friends and family of alcoholics alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. The cardinal sin of aa it is to take a mans vulnerabilities and use them against him. She is indignant about it, and has a warrant out for our arrest. Chapter 6 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. A twelve step program for those of us with addiction and an emotional or psychiatric illness anonymous on. Hark all you women who are feeling the stress of the holidays. The upper valley all addictions big book step study is a group of people who use 12 steps to recover from addiction.
Feel free to listen to these recordings of our meeting speakers. The 3 keys included in my e book the 7 whys of addiction. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. This aa big book study edition includes two place keeping ribbons. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Whether youre a member of alcoholics anonymous, cocaine anonymous, drug addicts anonymous, narcotics anonymous or any other anonymous 12 step based fellowshipwere here to share our experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from any and all addictions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. As i worked through all the steps, i became more conscious of this power, myself and you. Pam ragland the 7 whys of addiction book breakthrough. No attendance or sobriety requirements to participate.
Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. In order to speak at this meeting you must have completed a fourth step as it is laid out in. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step. The answer is when we have done all the amends that we can do. Examples of amends letters are given in appendices one and two. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The step 4 forms and the step 11 form were originally produced by blaine d.
Basically, if you are determined to change and take responsibility for your life, you qualify. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. We have included on this page a brief history of bbss. Jacksonville fla has about 4 good groups who follow the hyannis format. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Everything you need to know about our addictions exam prep. Right now, i offer all addictions big book step study workshops tuesdays 8 a. I get excited every time i take a newcomer through the big book and after 8 years, i still get a kick out of it. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not a big book study or for those who cannot attend face to. This study guide of the big book is a really good way to learn your big book. The online study material includes multiple choice practice quizzes and exams, case studies, definitions, slideshows, matching, and more. Et step study phone meeting works a different step every week. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose.
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others reading. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. While men and women both feel demands this time of year, women are more likely to report higher levels of stress. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book. Our group is following the guides of big book step study and asks that you be humble enough to listen. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to.
We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Many attend with their sponsor, or involve their sponsor in the process. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over our dependencies that our lives had become unmanageable. Step 1 asks us to confront the chaos and the unmanageability of our dependent lifestyles. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.
As our fellowships book, food addicts in recovery anonymous, states in its preface, fa has no position or opinion on medical, religious, or any other nonfa matters, including the use or discontinuance of prescription medications. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. You come into the meeting unmuted6 to mute and unmute. Some people cannot do them all because they have debts that may take years to repay or individuals whom they are unable to contact. We are not associated with any state or governmental agency responsible for addictions licensure or. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who.
In these workshops he leads discussion and reflection to help attendees work through the 12 steps. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. Then it has questions that really teach you the history behind the story. We also have listened to a lot of folks from the florida groups. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Welcome to the saturday morning meeting of all addictions big book step study group. For those seeking addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one, the helpline is a private and convenient solution.
Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step study. The big book contains the 12 steps, the step 3,7 prayers, the forgiveness prayer, how to pray and meditate in step 11, an entire chapter on working with others, and a. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. You are not alone, and you need to take your stress seriously. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men.
The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. This book is the bestselling selfhelp book for conquering addictions that range from alcoholism to drug addiction, overeating, and other issues. This power continued to lead me as i went to meetings and heard exactly what i needed to hear at the precise moment i needed to hear it. Hover over the numbers on the right to see scroll bar. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements.
Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Monday wilmot wilmot big book step study wilmot community center village rd next to post office 7. If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name. 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. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. From a business standpoint, his trip came off badly.
This book provides an integrative, seven step program to help you finally overcome drug and alcohol addiction, once and for all. We are standing by 247 to discuss your treatment options. The hidden secrets that cause addictions, and the 3 keys to finally be free of them are a process which includes telling you what your part is in successfully fighting your addiction. The documents represent the views of a number of overeaters anonymous oa members who use the big book as a set of directions for working the twelve steps. There is growing concern about phone addiction, and sometimes its hard to take a step back to assess your own level of addiction. Our small group is fairly new,and if you have completed the. Overcoming addictions oa is an abstinenceoriented, cognitive behavioral, web application based on the program of smart recovery. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. This may be an individual, a central office, intergroup, an a. 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. This of course all goes back to benefit the business itself, as more satisfied. This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned in the preceding chapter.
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