Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. 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. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a.
Aug 10, 2015 an indepth look at steps 6 and 7 by jay westbrook on august 10, 2015 in living in recovery last month, we spoke about the controversy surrounding the question of whether steps 8 and 9 include making amends to oneself. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. My grudge list on our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. Step eight worksheet 41 step five 42 step six 44 step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. It is during this step that you must be completely willing and ready to have the god of your understanding remove the character defects. These12 step worksheets assist working 12 steps on step 7, step 7 of 12 steps helped by 12 step worksheets. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the persons we have harmed. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. In step one, we saw that we were, are now, and remain powerless over lust.
Here is my latest draft for emotional sobriety oa step 6 written inventory. We have emphasized willingness as being in dispensable. Alcoholics anonymous, or aa, is a 12 step program designed to help give alcoholics support in staying sober. This file has questions covering all of the 12 steps in adobe pdf format. Step six of aas alcoholics anonymous twelve step program of recovery is all about the removal of what doesnt work in our lives anymore. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re peatedly step six on all his faults without. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re peatedly step six on all his faultswithout. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler.
Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. Questions for writing the purpose of writing the third step. Though it wont be until the sixth step that we begin an indepth. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. Step one we admitted that we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Bedevilments versus the promises spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory step 4 resentment and turn around prayers step 4 harms done others step 4 words of wisdom. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Talking to other people who have been through the alcoholics anonymous program and your counselor or therapist are the best ways to get. Step 6 esoa 7102014 step 6 esoa 7102014 step 6 esoa 6 292014 step 6 esoa 6 292014 here are additional worksheets that i have come across. Jan 07, 2020 breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. It may be some have done us more harm than we have done them.
Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. Our step four inventory revealed to us how defects revealed to us how. Not scary step 3 worksheet page 1 ask the question name the fear what has this cost me what persons causes you the most stress, no matter what you try. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook. Step work downloads bba formats written testimonies. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted.
Click any document name above doc or pdf to view or download a section of the workbook. He goes on to explain that any person capable of enough willingness and honesty to try re. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Dec 20, 2019 the 6th step of alcoholics anonymous is one of the more difficult steps to take because it deals with attitude and willingness to change rather than change itself. Step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise step 3 prayer 3rd step vision for your life exercise 12 reasons we slip by bill w. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process.
T his is the step that separates the men from the boys. Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all. Freely downloadable word doc and pdf files are available for the following sections for workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa. Here is the step 5 written inventory and worksheets in both word and pdf format fifth step guide 6 1514witerences fifth step guide 6 1514witerences step 5 written inventory 6 152014 step 5 written inventory 6 152014 this is a list of questions based on. This does not mean that we expect all our character defects to be lifted out of us as the drive to drink was. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and. A list your defects of character or survival skills b using a good dictionary, define each of your defects of character or survival skills. With a person we dislike, we take the bit in our teeth. Worksheets from with questions for all steps english version. The first step is the beginning of the recovery process. Here is the step 5 written inventory and worksheets in both word and pdf format fifth step guide 61514witerences fifth step guide 61514witerences step 5 written inventory 6152014 step 5 written inventory 6152014 this is a list of questions based on. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking.
Step 6 requires participants to become willing to look at their negative qualities and ask their higher power to help them change. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. In the preceding steps we were engaged in reflection. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Aa step 1 and worksheet see links below we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions. Step six worksheet character defects section step six worksheet false beliefs. To open pdf files, you will need adobe reader or equivalent software. Step 6 is an important step in recovery for several reasons.
Checklist of flaws and assets 4 character defect opposite asset 4 aggressive, belligerent goodnatured, gentle angry2 forgiving, calm, generous apathetic interested, concerned, alert apprehensive, afraid calm, courageous argumentative, quarrelsome agreeable arrogant, insolent unassuming, humble attacking, critical fair, selfrestrained. For step 6 of alcoholics anonymous, you prepare to allow your higher power remove your character defects and flaws. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 2. Step four asked you to compile a moral inventory and step five asked that you share your wrongs with your chosen higher power and with a discreet person that you trust. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Step 6 is a preparation step, giving us awareness of our character defects.
Third step guide made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. This 8th step worksheet is fantastic for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do formally work these steps by rigorously cleaning up their side of the street, thereby eliminating feelings of shame, guilt, remorse, resentment, and selfpity. Big book documents click any document name above doc or pdf to view or download a section of the workbook. Alcoholics anonymous, 2012, p 60 questions that help us uncover our selfsufficient will thinking and our controldriven life behavior. Also, in step one we came to recognize that our lives have been, are now, and will remain. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Some of the worksheets displayed are aas 12 steps including powerful, step 6 7 work, first step work, twelve steps, step 1 work, 2nd step and 3rd work, resentment inventory prompt, 8th step work. Fifth step guide admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Made a decision to turn our will and our life to the care of god as we understood him. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a.
Worksheets are aas 12 steps including powerful, resentment inventory prompt, 8th step work, first step work, 8th step work, 11th step work, important important points points regarding amends amends, step made a list of all persons we had harmed and. Our minds rebel at the very thought that we have lost control. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Write about your will and how it has gotten in the way of your recovery. This thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any. Here you will find all we have for aa step 6 worksheet.
Similar to when any of us have went out and bought a car, how often over the next few months do we notice that same car being driven on the road. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. Text book of alcoholics anonymous for full clarification. Step 6 worksheet a 6th7thsteps serene center 6th step worksheet. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. The first time i took a drink i knew it wasnt for me. This is a step 5 worksheet that i have put together for the group. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 6. Step one we admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. Sixth step prayer dear god, i am ready for your help in removing from me the defects of character which i now realize are an obstacle to my recovery.
So step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of characteris a. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Step 6 93 step 7 97 step 8 99 step 9 101 step 10 103 step 11 105. Now we can aim at the very best of all we know or can learn.
Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is an open invitation to partner with our higher power and make a firm decision to let go of the character defects or flaws that have been in control for years. In step four we made a searching and fearless and moral inventory of the acquired character defects.
Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. However the word ready is a reminder that we are prepared, open and available. So it is that we fi rst see humility as a necessity. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. A first of anything is a beginning, and so it is with the steps. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. It is during this step that you must be completely willing and ready to have the god of. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own. Step 6 7makinganinventoryforpersonalitydefectsdefenses.
The inventory from step four details the acquired character defects which are of the false self. If you got through both of those steps, good job on your achievement. 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. Read my reflections on being powerless and accepting aa step one. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program. Step 6 esoa 7102014 step 6 esoa 7102014 step 6 esoa 6292014 step 6 esoa 6292014 here are additional worksheets that i have come across. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous when breaking down step six i like to focus more on the word ready than entirely. Step ten suggests we continue to take personal inventorystep 4 and continue to set right any new mistakes steps 8,9 as we go along. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. 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 sixth step of alcoholics anonymous is an excellent example of that point and is often seen as the step that separates the men from the boys or the women from the girls. Important important points points regarding amends. When breaking down step six i like to focus more on the word ready than entirely.
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