Back to the basics of sponsorship suggested big book passages for taking a sponsee through the twelve steps fourth edition standard size big book. Snyder and the early days of alcoholics anonymous in cleveland, ohio 1991. The big book audio version 6 hours steve from australia sober in 1993. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. A06 to the serious student of the aa big book na xxv xxvii. Big book, booking outline approximately 30z60 days. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. I just wanted to pass along a big thanks from me on this bigbook sponsorship guide. Aa sponsors need to refocus on the big book, on the twelve steps, and on their message, urges mcq, to recognize the value of the program and to return to its roots and essence. However, they can also be confusing to the person who is relatively new, and that confusion. If you are asking yourself what the sponsors want as you write your sponsorship letter, then you are out to.
In the aa big book, read the doctors opinion on pages xxv xxxii. 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. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Just fill in a short form with sponsorship and event details, and the template instantly generates polished pdf proposals. The following list are tools and resources suggested by sponsoring workshop attendees. We do offer ebooks for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million dollars in free or subsidize printed literature to addicts in need every year.
By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Big book assignment 1 big book assignment 2 big book assignment 3 4. We read the big book chapters or selections together. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. Asking for sponsorship can be daunting, but it is a necessary step if you need to raise some funds for an event, an organisation or your personal development. Bb study guide a study guide to the aa big book a05 comments on sponsorship na xix xxiv. The first draft of a book titled living msum map pdf clean was created in 1983, but the history of this project. That means they have given sponsorship to the event and got something in return. Stepwork downloads bba formats written testimonies. Guide sponsorship alcoholics anonymous the big book. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the. Snyder was the first to initiate big book sponsorship. Big book sponsorship 1940s 12 step program of recovery a.
Sponsorship proposal template pdf templates jotform. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. In many successful groups, sponsorship is one of the most important planned activities of the members. Sponsorship responsibility is unwritten and informal, but it is a basic part of the a. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and. The support and stimulus of working the steps with a buddy, a sponsor, or both, leads to personal growth and change.
Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. Big book sponsorship the twelve step program big book guide 4hour12steps.
In working overeaters anonymous twelvestep program of recovery from compulsive overeating, we have found that a number of tools are available to assist us. In any event, it is a common thing to see big brands being mentioned. Sponsorship pamphlet by clarence snyder 1944 this is the first pamphlet ever written concerning sponsorship. Wondering how to secure funding for your next big event. Explain the necessity of reading and rereading the a. So if you want to learn more about aa, living sober is a kind of primer on other aa basics, such as sponsorship, staying away from the first drink, and taking sobriety a day at a time. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book.
What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction. Living sober the little big book that you may not know. Alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. One of the first of these guides, the akron manual, was commissioned by dr. I show them how i did it in my aa big book and how i abbreviate as in do i believe it is dib.
Bob and the good old timers, william jamesvarieties of. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. And, just as in the big book, there is an international collection of personal stories. God, the authors personal experience and sponsorship, big book 4 th ed. Take out the guesswork and dive straight in with jotforms sponsorship proposal template.
If youre put off by such basic practices of aa, try to look. As you read bba pages 9, put them in the doctors opinion of the aa big book. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Aa big book didnt mention sponsorship, and there were no books written about it. The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie big book workshop part 18 gemma b, a very funny woman who carries a great message. Carry this message addresses mcqs concern that sponsors have lost some skills in working with alcoholics. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Sponsorship manual 8 pages a question and answer format presented to help understand the concept of sponsorship as it applies to gamblers anonymous and the recovery process. Aa the original way 12 step guide is the culmination of years of practice and study of group sponsored step guides written by founders and pioneer aa members.
The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. I was scared to ask someone to sponsor me, so i put off getting one. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended. We use these tools on a regular basis, to help us achieve and maintain abstinence and recover from our disease. How to write a sponsorship letter with samples joanna zambas. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship.
Together, we work on our reflections and writings about the focus questions and. Our service structure is explained to a greater degree along with its responsibilities. A guide to teaching and learning the program of aa. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Big book 12 step guide it takes only 4 hours to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. So what most of us do is to get some sponsors for the event. What most of us dont know is that most companies or people in the management report want their names or brands be within the reach of the consumers. Big book 12 step guide it only takes 4 hours to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. This is the first pamphlet ever written concerning sponsorship. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 stepspiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery.
Sylvia hewlett i recently had the honor of speaking to sylvia ann hewlett, who is the author of many books including her latest forget a mentor, find. We began reading the big book together, line by line. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Snyder was the first to initiate big book sponsorship how it worked. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. Living sober the little big book that you may not know about.
The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in. 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. We want it to be a success so we resort to this option. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Holding a big event could be a little too much for some us especially if we are low on our finances. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal pen name how to order copies of this book or have a complete.
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