Welcome to the mason all addiction big book step study group. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book step study. 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. In the mid 1980s big book step study was created by 5 aa members in hyannis, massachusetts on cape cod. Here are the steps we study and work, on a daily basis based on the 12 steps in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help anyone suffering with addiction achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Speaker recordings cape cod all addictions big book step. 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. Jacksonville, fl florida big book step study all addictions. To join our tuesday workshop each week, simply call our phone bridge number at 8 a. Step 1 part2 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanageable. 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.
Twelvestep members are not required to accept someone elses concept of god, only to trust that there is a power greater than themselves in step 2. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help anyone suffering with addiction achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are. The 12 steps are suggested guides for recovery from alcoholism or addictions. Nov 20, 2008 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop. It literally take you through the entire big book all four editions, and even all the part 2 and part 3 of personal stories and ask you questions, quizzing you on what you read. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. Each of the 12 steps of recovery outlined by alcoholics anonymous is focused on helpin. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as powerful as it is for the alcoholic because the point is to work. Step 1 part1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol, and our lives had become unmanageable. Whether youre in recovery, seeking help from any addiction, family or friend, register for now. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book. Author, artist, advocate read full profile book addicts have long lists of lovers.
Hyannis format name of meeting big book step study meeting format. Zoom meetings are video conferencing, so we can continue to meet online. This workbook is a perfect companion to the big book. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. All addictions means just that whether you are an alcoholic, a compulsive overeater, multiaddicted, affected by someone with an addiction. Act strategies in planning your act prep, you probably want to know how long you need to study. Big book step study bbss is a particular style of recovery meeting as well as a very structured and specific directions to working the 12 steps as laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
A vision for you should be a separate printed document that can be given to a visitor or new member who agrees to read it at the designated point in the meeting. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. 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. Readings cape cod all addictions big book step study. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Brief history in the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod.
They usually have chaired step study meetings, and are sponsoring people through the 12 steps. There is a solution big book step study group note. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Since the 1980s, big book step study bbss on cape cod has offered those with addiction, or affected by someone with addiction, a format and structure for doing the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. Bs in addiction studies northwestern state university of louisiana. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step study. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for permanent recovery. Other meetings upper valley all addictions big book step. The basic principals of many of the popular twelve step programs are combined into one easy text. Its becoming willing to actually make those amends that is the hard part making a list of those harmed before coming into recovery may sound simple. There are no faceto face meetings at this time but please join us on zoom.
Certificate in addiction studies bethel university. This approach has expanded to encompass a wide range of addictive and destructive behaviors. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. Big book step study is both a particular style of meeting going through the 12 steps in a fifteenweek rotation as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the saturday morning meeting of alladdictions big book step study group.
Whether youre taking the biggest exam of your life or you know your teacher or professor is going to give a pop quiz soon, efficient studying is a gr. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all, made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Cape cod all addictions big book step study meetings on mondays and thursdays. Our meetings are highly structured and use a specific format to ensure that we are talking about recovery as we study, practice and share our experience with. 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. However, the studying process is a little different. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions andor our addictive behaviors that our lives had become unmanageable. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. It makes your brain work to better comprehend the literature. Also, many of the websites listed above have other meetings listed as well. About step study story florida big book step study all. Step 4 fear turnaround willing to change relax meditation prayer optional. To listen to the recording online for this workshop.
Making a list of those harmed before coming into recovery may sound simple. Sep 05, 2008 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop. For this workshop to work we need to take a look at what. Meeting format upper valley all addictions big book step study. Read these 14 tips before you think about dating a book addict. Open book tests teach you how to find information when you need it and under a significant amount of pressure. Lets open the meeting with a moment of silence, followed by the serenity prayer. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help all addicts and those affected by addicts achieve sobriety and abstinence by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book using the hyannisstyle big book step study format developed in the. Hover over the numbers on the right to see scroll bar. Youll get exclusive free access to daily meditations, speaker tapes and daily online video aa na meetings. No attendance or sobriety requirements to participate. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship.
Provide access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. The upper valley all addictions big book step study is a group of people who use 12 steps to recover from addiction. After identifying shortcomings and admitting to them, in step 6 of the 12 steps, an aa member must humbly be willing to give up those faults. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Step 2 part 1 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Right now, i offer all addictions big book step study workshops tuesdays 8 a. Recorded speaker florida big book step study all addictions. Find drug rehab adolescentteen drug treatment alcohol treatmentrehab crystal meth addiction treatment cocaine addiction treatment dual diagnosis drug and alcohol treatment vs. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. They often give a very brief history of their addiction, recapping their recovery experience up until bbss, then focusing specifically on the text and their experience with the directions for the step being studied. 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.
Bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. God of my understanding, i pray that my fear be removed and my attention directed to being who you would have me be today. Our founding members completed their big book step study while living on the east coast. Jail eating disorders extended care faith based treatment heroin treatment holistic. How long does it take to improve your score on the act. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps. Includes a zoom meeting schedule recordings of qualified speakers, the readingrotation, and hyannis format. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Big book basics upper valley all addictions big book step study. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. All addictions big book step study workshop will begin.
How many hours, weeks, months do you need to study. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. 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. I want to receive emails and recordings of the big book step study phone meetings. It is the originator of the seminal twelve step method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex addiction and gambling addiction. I will be going through the big book of alcoholics anonymous line by line, paragraph by paragraph. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. Mar 25, 2021 the big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group.
Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Big book sponsorship guide version 20210214 3 this twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include any actingout or obsessivecompulsive addiction patterns such as, drugs and all mind altering. The first 12 step program started with alcoholics anonymous aa in the late 1930s. He found that despite all of the recovery programs around, all of the selfhelp books, accessible therapists and programs, the ordinary person in recovery, and sponsors, have trouble finding complete, useable and trustworthy step guides to work through privately and successfully. Hyannis format florida big book step study all addictions. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help all addicts and those affected by addicts achieve sobriety and abstinence by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book using the. There are two all addictions bbss groups on cape cod which follow this hyannisstyle meeting format. Speakers links contact us resources bbss conference speakers. Big book step studies are a specific approach to working the 12 steps via the instructions found in the book alcoholics anonymous, which is affectionately known as the big book. After moving to ohio and finding no meetings of this kind around, they began mason big book. Big book step study meetings are typically 90 minutes in length.
My name is stephanie and i will be your facilitatorsponsor. Alanon and alateen anonymousfor over 50 years, alanon which includes alateen for younger members has been offering hope and help to families and. A current 200 page study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Whether youre in recovery, seeking help from any addiction, family or friend. Tuesday afternoon phone meeting big book step study. Big book basics upper valley all addictions big book. Book lovers are blessed with vivid and expansive imaginations. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all. A core component is the aa big book, which includes the core principles and personal stories of those who found recovery in the program. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. We are a group of men and women dedicated to studying and practicing the 12 steps of recovery as laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study is both a particular style of a.
No matter how old you are, theres always room for improvement when it comes to studying. Our big book step study meetings for addicts of any kind alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, codependents, etc follow a specific format on a 15week cycle. Sobriety freedom from our addiction through the teaching and practice of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of this group. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. Big book step study meetings work by providing clearcut directions on how to recover from any addiction. Contrary to popular belief, you do need to study for an open book test. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Step 2 part 1 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves. Contact us mason all addictions big book step study. Step 4 fear inventory form the big book authors indicate that the best way to deal with our fears is to do. Speaker recordings cape cod all addictions big book step study. The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method.
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