The 12steps are a guide to a new way of life for the. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Apart from the web site, there is no technical support for this. Repeat steps one to eleven with another messed up person and pretend you know what youre doing. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. There is, too, a rising interest in the twelve traditions. The 12 step philosophy of aa, is an integration of the medical model of alcoholism, basic christian principles, philosophy and. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and. These 12 steps if followed, will guarantee sobriety at least according to aa.
We also write out how our lives have been affected by our use. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Aa was founded by bill wilson and his physician, doctor bob smith in 1935 and eventually grew to include two more groups by 1939. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The story of how these streams of influence were brought together and how they led to the writing of our twelve steps is exciting and in spots downright incredible. Within the aa fellowship itself, a number of sober aa members have discovered they have had an untreated biochemical imbalance in conjunction with the substance issues. We can take the steps, but the results and improvements are up to god. 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 affairs. By bill w this guide contains excerpts from the book. Every process and suggestion in this workbook is optional. The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous pages 59 60 1. I think a point can be made that bill was intentionally looking for the religious symbolism of the number 12 when he decided on writing a new 12 step program, instead of documenting the original 6 step program that the two fellowship groups in new york and akron were actually using between 1934 and 1939. Pdf version one this is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps does not mean that a.
The twelve steps and twelve traditions are reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. This book has been in continuous publication since then. Bible comparison with aa big book alcoholics anonymous 12 step. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to. Every aa meeting will have a list of the 12 steps in fullview of the participants. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Silkworth of towns hospital and the famed psychologist, william james, called by some the father of modern psychology. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw.
Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. On the last page of the main part of the book alcoholics anonymous he wrote. The first three steps denial reservations sponsorship literature discussion for a literature discussion meeting, parts of the basic text or other conference or fellowshipapproved literature are read and discussed. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. 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. 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.
Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. The 12steps of alcoholics anonymous aa are the spiritual, not necessarily religious, foundation of the recovery program. According to alcoholics anonymous, the 12 steps that you need to take to recover from your addiction are. The 12 steps and 12 traditions are meant to be followed by all aa members. Alcoholics anonymous, describing the aa philosophy and methods, and establishing the twelve steps. Pdf my participation in a 12step addiction program based on the principles and traditions of alcoholics anonymous aa has been critical for. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the spiritual solution.
Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. Aa are the original 12 steps that were designed for those fighting with alcoholism. Na is a version that narcotics anonymous has developed for those fighting with drug addiction. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Each entry has been contributed by a different author, and represents a personal position as much as an attempt to frame the topic in a broader context. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. The 12 steps tell us how the program of aa works and the 12 traditions tell us why it works. We admitted we were powerless over the addict that our lives had become unmanageable. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Work in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Work in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of jesus christ. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of the twelve steps. They are just as necessary to the life of our fellowship as the steps are to the life of each member. In order to have the 12 steps of aa explained, we must look at their actual wording. The twelve steps are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous, twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous, breathing underwater. Your group please be aware that everything in this workbook comes from our experience, strength, and hope. It is a brief that guide focuses primarily on early. We are not criticizing the original 12 steps or their author. Read step 1 of the 12 steps and 12 traditions12x12 read chapter 5 of alcoholics anonymous. The basis of the program is, simply, to help people stop drinking alcohol.
If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Jul 30, 2014 we are not criticizing the original 12 steps or their author. The vital statistics files in every community are filled with deaths due to acute alcoholism. You are powerless over your addiction and that your life is now unmanageable this step forces you to admit your addiction and the problems it caused. What are the twelve steps and twelve traditions of aa. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of the twelve.
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Step six 63 were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most. Pdf the 12 steps of addiction recovery programs as an influence. Twelve steps are listed in the back of this booklet. A formula for integrating the spiritual into the physical.
A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. May 12, 2015 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 affairs. Nor do arlys and martha do that in the alternative 12 steps. An alcoholics personal story of taking step three an alcoholic shares his personal story of how he took step three, of aa s 12 steps step 3. This file has questions covering all of the 12 steps in adobe pdf format. They are to group survival what the 12 steps are to each members sobriety and peace of mind. Jul 12, 2017 for many individuals referred to alcoholics anonymous. 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. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction. They are at the very core of the alcoholics anonymous program. The 12 steps of aa are intended to help the person disengage from external issues, influences and stimulants like alcohol and look inside themselves to find strength, courage and peace. This format may include study of the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts.
There are some differences that are subtle and some that are more straightforward. Helping others is the foundation stone of your recovery. Once taken, all the steps should be worked more thoroughly, forever. The twelve steps for dummies november 9, 2010 by anonymous 12 comments step 5. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol a that our lives had become unmanageable. Indeed, bill wilson never claimed to have written the perfect steps. Our steps by the big book group sessions are not official aa meetings. Click on the view button to display these questions in your browser. Click here to find out more about the full version for windows which includes this and a whole lot more. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
The twelve steps for dummies page 2 of 2 the good men project. Although it has been revised and updated, the twelve steps have remained the core, touching the lives of a countless number of people around the world. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. A manual for alcoholics anonymous aa alcoholics anonymous. The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous have been reprinted and adapted with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This book offers tips on considering other forms of treatment while working the steps in the aa program. The program addresses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of recovery. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The aa 12 steps, na we version or the al anon twelve steps. Read closely on page 17, big book, last paragraph, where it is written. The 12 steps of aa explained ashwood recoverys blog. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
At step six, many of us balkedfor the practical reason. It is called a 12 step program because it involves following, or taking 12 steps. The 12 steps are the main component of aa, and everything youll learn is based on them. An alcoholics personal story of taking step three an alcoholic shares his personal story of how he took step three, of aas 12 steps step 3. The heart of the suggested program of personal recovery is contained in twelve steps describing the experience of the earliest members of the society. The maintenance steps 10,11, 12 the following is an excerpt from the chapter steps 10, 11 and 12 the maintenance steps steps 10, 11 and 12 are the maintenance steps, the steps we take or practice on a daily basis if we are truly practicing these principles in all our affairs. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god, as we understood him. As part of working step 1 we recommend reading step 1 of aas book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, and discussing it with another person in recovery.