Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. How many copies needed will depend on how many names the person has on their resentment. This is a written inventory based on the 4 absolutes. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. Chapter 4 we agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
The fourth step suggests that we take a moral inventory of. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. This is the official website of the general service office g. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. A searching, fearless, moral, inventory 4th step guide the history of this. Youre starting now to take step four so set up an appointment right away to take your fifth step. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been. In the fourth step of aa, it states that you must make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself.
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. If you didnt know it, alanons book paths to recovery is an excellent resource for at least 7 other ways to do a 4th step. Step 4 big book step study step 4 turnarounds hi, im looking for replies from those who have done step 4 exactly as it is written in the big book. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. Big book and the twelve and twelve suggest a general outline that needs to be followed by a comprehensive fourth step. The aa the original way 4th step inventory is an assets and liabilities type of 4th step. Fourth step inventory guide bluidkiti sober recovery.
They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p. When you are first confronted with the concept of writing down your faults and past. Fourth step invento ry these 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. 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. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. 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.
Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous buy paper and pen and start writing. The aa program, in its simplest form, is in the 12 steps. List our fears begin by asking for willingness from god and then plunge in head first. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears.
Select your sponsor, or a minister being sure it is one who understands the problem, not one who will moralize at you, or a doctor, or a closemouthed. The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. They have done the 3rd step with their sponsor, or another person. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie and step worksheets. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. Want to display this recovery calculator on your own web. This inventory is not an exercise in beating yourself up. Step 4 inventory expanded with explainations resentment inventory god please help me see the truth about my resentments p.
This 4th step consists essentially of one page that is duplicated as needed. The aa big book says on eight different occasions that we write out this step. Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. Did you resent your relatives, friends, or parents.
Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a very careful personal inventory of character assets. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording fromalcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. There is a list included at the end of this worksheet. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person.
The answers can be found in the first 164 pages 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The original source for these worksheets is sadly no longer available. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. Aa chat 24hour chat room aa chat meeting schedule get a password technical support.
The fourth step of alcoholics anonymous is an excellent example of the apprehension that you can feel in trying to make a breakthrough in your sobriety. 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. This is the step 4 emotional sobriety oa worksheet in a word document and a pdf file. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g.
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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous. Jul 06, 2005 everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie and step worksheets nlp. Its the writing it down that helps trigger the release. The guide has a very good set of general directions for doing a 4th step. After we have done the 4th step, we walk away with an understanding what our major character flaws are. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess.
Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. The following checklist merely suggests what some people consider flaws. Step 4 fear inventory form the big book authors indicate that the best way to deal with our fears is to do exactly what we did with resentments. It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. This is the 29question childhood section of the 4th step inventory guide. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our spon sors come to the rescue. Alcoholism12 step support 4th step 3r column advice hi, finished 4th step first and second columns. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. Inventory is a list of goods and materials, or those goods and materials themselves, held available in stock by a business. Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f. And imo, this wisdom holds true through everything we do in aa. They have done steps 6 and 7 approximately an hour after they finished their 5th step. We tried to locate some good of aa 4th step worksheet joe and charlie and step worksheets nlp goal setting worksheet step by step guide image to suit your needs.
To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been completed, so before starting check with your sponsor, spiritual advisor, counselor, etc. Many of us feel that we have two primary textbooks in aa, this one and of course the book titled alcoholicsanonymous, called by many the big book. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b.
They have done the 4th step exactly as the big book lays it out, are easily able to describe all three parts, and are willing to read examples from their own inventory. Theres nothing like rejection to make you do an inventory of yourself. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. They have done steps 6 and 7 approximately an hour. Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. These are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big book, and each 4th step inventory worksheet has an additional page you can print for more space. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Is it just the examples in book, self esteem, personal, fear, etc. The big book describes it like a business inventory. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in character flaws that need. Step four of aa s twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is also a guide and format for use or application of a.
Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The fourth column of big book resentment inventory asks inventory. 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. It was from reliable on line source and that we love it.
Carefully reading the first five proposals the first five steps we ask. We hope this graphic will likely be one of excellent reference. The aa big book states, resentment is the number one offender. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. This is one of the best summaries on the 4th step that i have ever come across. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous outlines a threepart inventory. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the.
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