Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. In a study conducted by stanford universitys jonathan freedman and scott fraser, participants were first asked to talk about what cleaning products they used over the phone. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. There are more than sixty meetings of this type listed in the us and abroad, with the majority of them in the new england area. Full of faith, 12step recovery from food addiction 218 8624106, pin. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord.
Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Et step study phone meeting works a different step every week. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our uptodate listing of a hyannisstyle bbss meetings. While the fourth step guide on pages 17 through 25 can be used by individuals working alone, the remainder of the unofficial guide to the twelve step was developed for use by a step study team. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not a big book study or for those who cannot attend face to face meetings or just want to attend the phone bridge meeting. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a.
Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Week 2 step of the month from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. The founding of na sets a precedent for other fellowships to adopt the steps and organize around problems other than alcoholism. For signing in please call contact ideally 24 hours before the meeting at the latest. It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology trick. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous.
In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the. In addition to the resources listed, we hope to have recordings of each session available in the near. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states.
Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. Sa teleconference schedule of meetings sa phone meetings. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes. 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 most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in boulder, login. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. Our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. American lutheran church fritzners gate 15 0264 oslo norway. Big book meetings, you read a chapter out of alcoholics anonymous book and have a discussion afterwards. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories.
Some of these people have tried to share at the big book step study meetings but were asked to refrain from sharing if they havent been through the process through the big book. If you are having difficulty getting to an alcoholics anonymous meeting and need. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology. It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to access it. Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to the best of my knowledge. 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. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Big book study boulder, 12 step fellowship meeting. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. In his audio talks he is remarkably modest, disarmingly frank about his defects, and openminded about the nature of the program. All addictions big book step study workshop she is awesome btw. 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. 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.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. If you were invited via text or email, just click the link. For a quick intro on how to get the zoom app and join. Experience has shown that teams are most successful when. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here.
Other phone meetings christian food addicts in recovery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. This gives people an opportunity to either drop out or to make a. 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. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step for all the weeks in a month and there are 245 recordings. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
I also put together a calendar of as many fellowships phone meeting times, schedules and phone numbers to. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Mar 01, 2020 please bring valid passport or identity card. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Step 2 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Meetings are encouraged to update their listing with any temporary changes. Bible study commentary by shary discussion this meeting is currently on hold. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. Sep 19, 2008 the daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting started.
Discover how to use psychology to drive up your connect rate and book more meetings. Stepstudy phone meeting recordings clutterers anonymous. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Sexaholics anonymous sa is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. If you are not able to find a face to face meeting.
These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The purpose of this writing is to help to clarify any misunderstanding about whether big book step study groups adhere to the principles of the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and. All meetings are located in building 3752, except the womens aa meeting each day a new beginning on saturday which is located in building 3810, rheinlandpfalz army. The twelve steps suggested as a program of recovery 4. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
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. Nas literature shows that it has a social style of stepwork, reminiscent of the. Rule 62 is a big book study that takes place 5 days a week monday friday. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Saturday big book step study alcoholics anonymous seattle aa.
Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Big book study big book study 3470 n broadway boulder, usa drug rehab in boulder addiction treatment in. I love and admire my alcoholics anonymous brothers and sister. 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. When it is founded in 1953, narcotics anonymous adopts the twelve steps and twelve traditions from aa with minor changes. Welcome to our teleconference and videoconference meetings. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. 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. This page was developed as a repository for the sponsorship and oa 12 step study resources that were mentioned in the how to sponsor series of workshops that ran for 12 weeks beginning in january, 2011. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically.
The tremendous fact for everyone of us is that we have discovered a common solution. Click here or on the word document to view or save skype open big book study meetings as of august 2015. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The writer of this white book is narcotics anonymous founder jimmy kinnon. This will sometimes disturb those who find their own personal belief system is being challenged by what he says. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first one or two meetings are organizational only. A while back i was involved in a hyannis meeting format by telephone conducted by a lady named stephanie.
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