My thinking and life changed so dramatically from doing this work, knew my purpose in. This was the impetus for a group of us to begin a new retreat for women in recovery to be held in a place where we could be close to. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you have participated in one or two of these recovery weekends. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery.
Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send. It was both transcribed by tape and also from his personal writings. 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 have used the joe and charlie tapes. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. 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.
The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. From helping you find the perfect retreat to taking care of you when things go wrong, we. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. Enjoy the wilson house and explore the 12 steps from a buddhist perspective. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. For a limited time here is a link to recordings of the 2019 big book seminar in boca raton, fl. Interactive big book based question answer comment format of all 12 steps and 12 traditions encourages instructive exchange of insights on the clearcut. The program also includes presentations and practical application of steps.
Listing does not constitute endorsement or approval of the meeting by cer. Aa conventions aa conferences aa roundups aa events 12 step 4th step big book study workshops retreats. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. 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.
Sep 05, 2008 ago, i started attending the big book step study meetings, and after two years had finished writing my fourth step, gave it away to my sponsor, and started making my amends. 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. To register for one of our retreats, please click here or call 9524472182 today. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you. Our facility provides an environment that supports this development.
Our first online video conference big book study was quite a success. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The aa big book intensive weekend has two huge benefits.
Alcoholic selftest using the big book this study of. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. Some didnt make it to all sessions and were disappointed that recording wouldnt be available. Big book study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on. Discover and book the best yoga retreats and yoga teacher trainings on the planet.
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. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Starting early in service work, i served as cochair for the 2007 northeast women to women conference at bretton woods. You can discover and book every yoga retreat under the sun. As a result of the application of the twelve steps as contained precisely in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening in 1988. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Learn more fa iconlongarrowright the retreat is a supportive, educational recovery program and is not a substitute for psychotherapy. Aa conventions conferences roundups aa events big book study. If you wish to be contacted please fill out the form below and click submit. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book alcoholics anonymous.
My name is stephanie and i will be your facilitatorsponsor. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Cultivating a yoga practice that works for you takes quite a bit of dedication and hard work. This is an opportunity for people who follow the 12step program to gather and focus on their spiritual lives and share their struggles and joys in a safe and respectful context. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. Four spiritual activities and the twelve steps as they were taken during the.
We believe the development of the human spirit is critical to a successful and fulfilling life. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Big book step study retreat aug 1820 area 53 general service. My home group is the conway big book step study group. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and workshops.
Most mornings at taylor made retreat start out with a two hour aa big book study group of alcoholics anonymous, the so called big book. I am originally from the metrowest region of massachusetts but have called the mt washington valley of n. Coming to the decision to embark on the next step as a yogi is a big deal, and so your training should reflect that. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. Nov 07, 2014 two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Big book recovered alcoholics anonymous retreat group. The chair usually has a very kind interaction with the person then moves on to the next person. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Although i came into the halls in 2004 my sober date is august 2006, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. This is an opportunity for people who follow the 12 step program to gather and focus on their spiritual lives and share their struggles and joys in a safe and respectful context. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings.
We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. If you are looking for a quiet, reflective and nourishing retreat space, you will love our mciver center. Bb stories third and fourth editions the complete series, all to be posted in the big book category of continue reading dons favorite bb quotes part 3 december 17, 2017. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug dependency by providing affordable, effective educational services grounded in the twelve step principles of alcoholics anonymous. Cers aa online meeting listing service lists english language aa online meetings in the central european time cet and central european summer time cest zone on our website. The big book conducted by earl h part 6 of 6 workshop. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here.
In these workshops he leads discussion and reflection to help attendees work through the 12 steps. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. They usually say no or theyre a little confused and not sure which means they havent. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Lodging at the wilson house is separate book online now. Listen to sessions of herb ks big book workshop online or download to. Many attend with their sponsor, or involve their sponsor in the process.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. I will be going through the big book of alcoholics anonymous line by line, paragraph by paragraph. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Some of our newer guests were working on their first step, we admitted that we. This brochure describes presentations, workshops, and retreats that will support your mission of. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
A big book step study retreat will be held august 1820, 2017, at camp lazarus near columbus. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Francis episcopal church 400 new market road dunellen. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. The core of our program is an indepth study of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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