The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Opinion all the way through each chapter of the first 164. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. Bill closes with a blessing sent to each one of us, who have read this book. The family recovery program cdrom contains electronic versions of the checklists and handouts referred to in this manual for ease of reproducing. Some come from treatment centers that try to give instruction in the a. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Ppg alanon the spiritual principles of alanon big book study. Then it has questions that really teach you the history behind the story. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and al anon s who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works. Facing difficult situations, members reveal how they applied specific alanon principles. This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. We began to learn how many adjustments had to made and that the partner of the. This study guide of the big book is a really good way to learn your big book.
Building 3752 is known as the mtd medical transient detachment building. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. The big book comes alive cd of the month club a new pair of glasses the spiritual life is not a theory disease of perception big book workshop weekend with scott l.
This is the standard na book on twelve step recovery for people addicted to chemicals. It is directly across from the uso wounded warrior facility. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6. I also do believe that alcoholism, like many other addictions, is just a facet of the same big underlying disease that we also have dont know what to call it, maybe the need to do things which we know are not good for us. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanon s single purpose. Alanon states that the program of the twelve steps and traditions in the aa big book was written by alcoholics for alcoholics for the purpose of helping individuals to stop drinking. It was then that i started a big book study in my home with the folks i sponsored. Groups listed in this directory are registered at their own request. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. You will get 4 sections for each of the workshops and many other related content. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey.
We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Very often, new groups in alcoholics anonymous are the result of a growing. Yes, alanons basic book is called how alanon works for families and friends of alcoholics. Explore alanon literature, containing thoughts and stories from those affected by a loved ones alcoholism. Should you choose to follow this study guide, you will be presented ideas which this author has found to be consistent with the basic text of aa. The book promises to help you learn more in less time, and it does so by providing actionable tips for processing new information, communicating more effectively, remembering lessons, becoming proficient at a skill, and more.
I plan on starting al anon meetings soon but was wondering is there an al anon big book like in aa and na. A journey through the steps drop the rock a talk to a newcomer jesse l stevie ray v. Step meeting an experienced aamember goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. It contains stories told by members of the fellowship of their hopes and experiences and serves as one of the principal texts of na. The naranon family book sesh sharing experience strength and hope soft cover book is available for fast, same day shipping at recovery emporium. Time distance meeting location address region district types. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. The big book comes alive cd of the month club a new pair of glasses the spiritual life is not a theory disease of. It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and alanons who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation.
Includes overcoming problems with abuse, death, infidelity, and more. Yes, al anon s basic book is called how al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics. If you do not have adobe reader, you can download it for free at. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. As we continue to replace their material with our own, wso will no longer carry al anon literature.
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. Steps and other parts of the big book in study guides and other interpretive material. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. This directory is confidential and is furnished for your convenience in locating meetings. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. In 1991 i think, i was directed to a big book workshop.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. A lot of al anon members also use one of al anon s three daily readers, one day at a time in al anon, courage to change, or hope for today. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. How gas approach reflects the distinctive needs of compulsive gamblers is a central theme. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. This is the equivalent of the big book to alcoholics. With permission from alanon, we offer certain alanon literature. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects the diversity and strength of our worldwide na fellowship. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. These items are marked with an asterisk after its title.
And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. Hello to all members and future members of our ppgalanon group. Meeting directory alanon family groups information. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Why the big book isnt used in alanon meetings im just. Directory listing does not constitute or imply approval or endorsement of any groups approach to the practice of the traditional alanon. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other.
All of these resources are in pdf format and can be accessed using adobe reader. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. Freely downloadable word doc and pdf files are available for the. Click here or on the word document to view or save. Two alcoholics, charlie and joe, were together entirely responsible for a renewal of interest in the big book through their big book study retreats which added much meaning and background to using the big book. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous.
The big book study our chief responsibility to the. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as men if they try our suggestions. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. Not an official alanon family group, as this meeting uses nonconference approved literature. A workbook for using al anon s twelve steps, traditions, and concepts of service in ones personal life, it provides insightful examples from members and thoughtprovoking questions. My program of recovery was an example of my selfwill run riot fueled by misinformation gleaned from the many halls of aa and only asking my sponsor the questions i thought i knew the answer to. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. 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 study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on.
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. To wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. What traditions is use of the big book inconsistent with and why. Mar 01, 2020 we meet in the kitchen room downstairs.
Facing difficult situations, members reveal how they applied specific al anon principles. Your big book seminar and the myth busters information are much appreciated. After several months of study by a committee appointed for the purpose, a policy was adopted. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago. Listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. I wanted immediate recovery from the effects of growing up in a family riddled with alcoholism and from being married to an alcoholic. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Popular al anon books showing 147 of 47 paths to recovery hardcover by. There are many who are offended when what they believe is found to be in conflict with what the aa big book actually says. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. A lot of alanon members also use one of alanons three daily readers, one day at a time in alanon, courage to change, or hope for. As we continue to replace their material with our own, wso will no longer carry al.
I think that the big book is a useful and enlightening read, but thats about it. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. 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. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. With permission from al anon, we offer certain al anon literature.
This book unlocks the secrets of efficient learning techniques that allow students to master any subject or skill. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. When i first stopped trying to fix other people, i turned my attention to curing myself. This article was written to provide an overview of recovery in gamblers anonymous ga. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for meeting materials and 12step program related books and gifts. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery.
His wife loubelle was active in alanon and they were to attend an alanon. 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. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. 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. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. How alanon works is the equivalent of aas big book and as such is an.