Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. I find that its very important to go over your step 8 list with a sponsor or other 12 step member that has worked all the steps someone whom you trust for direction. And to try to act from a place of compassion for myself and others. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. I admit that my life is unmanageable when i try to control it. Many people use a sponsor to help them through the process. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. Step on problems other than alcohol, we shall need to make a brand new venture into openmindedness. Second step socialemotional learning sel gives students the tools to excel in and out of the classroom. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Already, continues the early text, twos and threes and fives of us have sprung up in other communities. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous 2 introduction 3 study and practice 3 your group 4 working with a sponsor or buddy 5 guide to this guide 5 how a session may go 6 example of group format 9 part i session 1 through session 7 11. Understanding and applying the principals of the 12 traditions narcotics anonymous began in 1953. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. T his is the step that separates the men from the boys. Worksheets 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. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. How it works of the big book contains the describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers.
Worksheets are first step work, 2nd step and 3rd work, double trouble in recovery, mindfulness and the twelve steps, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 step workbook, fourth step inventory. After you have accepted that you are powerless over your addiction and can no longer manage your life, you are prepared to begin on step two. Narcotics anonymous na was originally created to treat narcotic addiction and abuse and has since grown to help any addict who is trying to escape their addiction. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step 12 service i know that not everyone believes as i do, but i believe that the program of aa saved my life. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa 12 steps.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Aa program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol. Step 2 focuses on preparing alcoholics to let go of their need for control over everything in their lives by introducing the concept of a higher power. Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. A little known fact is that the fellowship ceased to exist for a few. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. The following portion of chapter 5 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous is considered by many the. Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. Most meetings will have extra copies they will give you until you can pay for them, but you can also download a free pdf copy of both the big book and.
Step 11 awareness for me this step simply means that i should always try to have empathy for the world i live in and the beings i share it with. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Step 12 of alcoholics anonymous blends spiritual awakening, carrying the message, and daily practice. Work in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa are the original 12 steps that were designed for those fighting with alcoholism. Some of the worksheets displayed are 2nd step and 3rd work, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, twelve steps, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work, 12 step work questions, step one.
The alcoholics anonymous aa 12step recovery program is a free treatment program for people suffering from alcohol abuse and addiction. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published. Displaying all worksheets related to hazelden step 2. Alcoholics anonymous aa helps recovering alcoholics work through 12 steps to aid with sobriety. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the persons we have harmed. Greater detroit aa produced this early 12 steps worksheets. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. 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.
By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Step one certainly serves as a foundation for future work, creating a firm underpinning on which the steps are erected. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Understand the key points of step twelve and how it ultimately boils down to brotherly love. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Principle themesolution action defect result hope cornerstone he can openminded willingness act as if contempt cynicism defiance beliefcomfort. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. 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. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. You could even find yourself with a new understanding andor awakening. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives. Step twelve 106 having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. 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. There are some differences that are subtle and some that are more straightforward. Al kohallek has uploaded this collection, you can see even more here. Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Na is a version that narcotics anonymous has developed for those fighting with drug addiction. Their key to success is the 12step program that is used to help addicts become sober by. Introduction to the 12 step program the alcoholics anonymous aa twelvestep program is the most widely attended selfhelp program for those who are recovering from alcoholism. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11.
These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. This is not an official alcoholics anonymous website. A secular guide to recovery, martha cleveland and arlys g. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves. We come into na and start with step 1, then step 2, then step 3 and so on. Many whose lives are impacted by the family disease of alcoholism find hope again once they place their faith in a power greater than themselves. Free download of steps by the big book workbook available at. Introduction to the 12 step program recovery connection. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we.
I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to. We shall need to raise our eyes toward perfection, and be ready to walk in that direction. Akron, the second in new york, and the third at cleveland. Understanding the 12 traditions of narcotics anonymous. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now. At the same time the authors conscientiously maintain the intention and integrity of the program its values, scope and depth. 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.
Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. Second step is a program rooted in socialemotional learning sel that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to help children thrive. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice. The na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised na white booklet the group booklet, revised behind the walls in times of illness twelve concepts for na service na. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 2. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3.