Each estimate includes a thorough reading and study of the source material and a complete path through. The twelve steps of codependents anonymous with a sponsor, a cosponsor, or a step study group keep coming back. The concept is not to give a full, in depth analysis of what the steps are, but to give an overview of what the steps might do. The combined approach will take approximately 40 sponsorship meetings. If it is working for one of you it is working for both of you. They had many questions, but aas only publication on this topic was a thirtypage pamphlet called questions and answers on.
Bay cities area sponsorship behind the walls how you can be of service bay cities area sponsorship behind the walls mission statement our primary purpose, is to provide through the mail, a sponsor to work the twelve steps of narcotics anonymous to those people who are incarcerated in a correctional institution and are not able to meet potential sponsors at their local na meetings. Quite often, it was these things that kept us drinking or using. And in truly working the program, then you can gain the benefits of 12 step recovery. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor. Step five is difficult but necessary to sobriety and peace of mind. Love 2nd spiritual gift one of the most common human needs is love. The result is a guide for both sponsors and sponsees, for both newcomers and oldtimers. Without fearless admission of defects, few could stay sober. Download here passing it on is a key concept in the twelve step community and many of the traditions and knowledge of the twelve step recovery. Its not the only text, nor is it the only way to understand how it works, but. The first 12 step program began with alcoholics anonymous a.
The purpose of step 5 is not to feel shamed in the eyes of your sponsor or whomever listens to you during it. Twelve step sponsorship includes informative sections that deal with. Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. I first help my sponsees determine which amends should be made, and. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book it takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. Sponsorship literature discussion for a literature discussion meeting, parts of the basic text or other conference or fellowshipapproved literature are read and discussed. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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 substances, sugarfoodovereating, nicotine, gambling, sex love pornography, electronic.
We admitted we were powerless over alcoholaddictionthat our lives had become unmanageable. Step one is the only step that most twelve step programs have changed or altered in wording, enabling to focus on the addiction that they. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. Twelve step sponsorship offers a welcome reinforcement to the tradition of passing it on from one generation of sponsors to the next. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published in the 1939 book alcoholics anonymous. Alanon literature develops entirely from the writings of alanon members throughout the world. An independent guide to teaching and learning the program of a. In coda, there are many suggested ways to find a sponsor and work the twelve steps. The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance abuse. Fellowship demand propelled this project up the na world service conference literature committees priority. The guide applies established educational techniques blooms taxonomy to developing an understanding of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. How it works book by hamilton b passing it on is a key concept in the twelve step community and many of the traditions and knowledge of the twelve step recovery program have been passed down by. Twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit from both as sponsees and ultimately as sponsors.
Twelve step meetings are held throughout the community and are available 7 days a week, virtually 24 hours a day in large metropolitan areas. At the same time, we learn we are not alone in our recovery journey, nor are we unusual in any way. Bay cities area sponsorship behind the walls how you can be of service bay cities area sponsorship behind the walls mission statement our primary purpose, is to provide through the mail, a sponsor to work the twelve steps of narcotics anonymous to those people who are incarcerated in a correctional institution and are not able to meet potential sponsors at their. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to. How it works book by hamilton b passing it on is a key concept in the twelve step community and many of the traditions and knowledge of the twelve step recovery program have. Note that this does not claim to be a definitive list of questions or replace a therapist, good friend or sponsor in any way. How it works came out of those early sponsorship experiences and out of the fear and earnestness i saw in my own sponsees when they were asked to sponsor somebody for the first time. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple. Written by the author of getting started in aa,a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the first truly. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful.
A twelve step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. The twelve steps are the foundation of aa and other twelve step recovery programs. The first step is our beginning foundation of putting the puzzle of our lives back together again. Questions and answers on sponsorship via alcoholics anonymous. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. You cannot receive without giving and you cannot give without receiving. A sponsor helps us work the twelve steps by providing explanation, guidance, and encouragement. The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in conjunction with the current 123 questionnaire. We should make amends when the first opportunity presents itself, except when to do so will cause more harm. 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. Twelvestep selfhelp groups shgs, often called mutual help or support groups, are an important component ofthe system of.
Twelve step sponsorship delivers each the idea and applyfind out how to do it and whyin a transparent, stepbystep presentation. The 12 and 12 approach will take approximately 20 sponsorship meetings. Enlightenment for everyone capizon publishing isbn 9780965967242 herb k 2005 twelve step guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. 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 through the twelve steps. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. Narcotics anonymous step working guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its the first time through the steps, or. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. Twelve step members through the sponsorship process. The benefit of sponsorship for both the sponsor and sponsee.
The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism. In this way, you can better keep track of truly working your 12 step program. Sponsorship is a basic part of the aa approach to recovery and its also integral to other 12step fellowships for other types of addiction. The twelve step programs are well known for their use in recovering from addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.
If working a stepamonth program, i suggest using these sheets as your primary step work for august, in conjunction with reading you cant make me angry see spiritual backpack link. This format may include study of the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. If we continue our step work with others and keep going back to meetings for help and support, we keep finding the tools and knowledge to become the best each of us can be. The green book is published by and can be ordered from the iso of saa. Twelve step sponsorship delivers both the theory and practicehow to do it and whyin a clear, stepbystep presentation. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the person s we have harmed. 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. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being. Sponsorship is a rich and enduring part of tradition of alcoholics anonymous.
There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Alanon literature is usually available at alanon meetings. To dig deeply into the past, with the help of a loving sponsor, in an attempt to uncover, discover and discard our past clouds of darkness that prevent us from being the best person we can be, and fully loving life. Enlightenment for everyone capizon publishing isbn 9780965967242 herb k 2005 twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. Step five is difficult but neces sary to sobriety and peace of mind. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide.
A sponsor will work with you oneonone as you begin to establish your recovery by following a 12step program, moving from one step to the next. Written by the author of getting started in aa, a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit. Written by the author of getting started in aa,a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit. That is how back to the basic text accidentally evolved from a series of questions and notes originally prepared by me, as a na sponsor to aid in helping the newcomers i worked with to learn and apply the twelve step work suggested by the narcotics anonymous program. The steps require us to take action, but they were not meant to be worked alone.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. You will need a copy of that book and are urged to get one. Twelve step sponsorship delivers both the theory and practice how to do it and whyin a clear, step by step presentation. As the title implies, the book offers a very good description of how sponsorship works in the context of nearly all twelve step groups. Instead, it is a time to get rid of the old garbage and the dark secrets weve been holding inside. Jan 19, 2020 the purpose of step 5 is not to feel shamed in the eyes of your sponsor or whomever listens to you during it. That said, theres a lot to be gained by working a thorough 4th step.
Twelve step sponsorship consists of informative sections that cope with. You are invited to pick those questions that seem most relevant to your recovery and answer them to the best of your ability. Step 1 worksheet addiction 12 step treatment resources. Twelve step sponsorship presents a welcome reinforcement to the custom of passing it on from one era of sponsors to the subsequent. There is no step 9 worksheet, as this is a step that needs to be made to the persons we have harmed. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Some cities, states, and provinces have their own alanon literature distribution centers, where a larger variety of literature is available for purchase. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps this spiritual awakening, this gift, is the first of our three primary goals of this workbook. When preparing for step 5, many people describe fear. Step twelve 123 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. Jan 01, 2017 116 of 88 results for alanon 12 step workbook skip to main search results. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god. The twelve step program big book guide it only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it.
Written by the writer of getting began in aa,a extensively acclaimed information for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the primary really complete. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. Outcome research on 12step and other selfhelp programs. Helping a sponsee work the steps is a sponsors most important function. Twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit from both as sponsees and ultimately as sponsors sponsorship is a rich and enduring part of tradition of alcoholics anonymous. Meetings are typically held in public venues including libraries, places of worship, and ymcas, where the fellowship typically pays a token contribution to use the room weekly or more often for meetings. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. Written by the author of getting started in aa, a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look. Its purpose is to help sponsors be the most effective sponsors they can be, and to help.
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