You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 46 fear inventory grids pick a format you like. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The following checklist merely suggests what some people consider flaws. This is a sick person, how can i be helpful to him. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. 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 inventory. 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. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous specifically mentions the importance of putting the aspects of the 4th step down in pen and paper.
The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. This 4th step consists essentially of one page that is duplicated as needed. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. My amends list big book pg 67 no we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of. I am getting stuck on understanding my turnarounds, especially the selfseeking. Be encouraged, inspired, and share this with others. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. This request is not an arbitrary one but has been proven to be essential in establishing a sound foundation for recovery. The 4th step in alcoholics anonymous asks members to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. A business which takes no regular inventory usually goes broke. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371.
See an example of the print out here your sponsor may want you. Just for today, you are on step four so you dont need to tell anyone today, just write it down. Youre starting now to take step four so set up an appointment right away to take your fifth step. You can also hear our thursday big book study recordings at. The guide has a very good set of general directions for doing a 4th step. The steps are in the big book, the work book for example page 3 step 2 tells you to go in the aa big bookpps. 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. May 15, 2016 the fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. When the time was right for me, it seemed as if the pen in my hand had a direct connection to my mind, and the memories of a lifetime just poured out onto the page. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered.
The aa big book says on eight different occasions that we write out this step. Sth step page 6 of 6 see pg 76 of the big book, read on and carry on. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When complete, you can print it out for use with your 5th step. How many copies needed will depend on how many names the person has on their resentment. 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. 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. 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. Jul 06, 2005 everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. 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. 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.
Big book step study step 4 turnarounds soberrecovery. The inventory step step 4 is called the inventory step. Also, dont think about step five while you are on step four. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Stepwork downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Step four this guide refers to the included aa the original way 4 th step inventory. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our spon sors come to the rescue. Please keep in mind that the fourth step is not dealing with changing anything. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Regardless of how we do it the main thing is to watch for fear, anger, dishonesty and selfishness f.
The 10 th step becomes our workhorse step all throughout the day. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Step four instructions made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves a stop set aside prayer. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. The steps are in the big book, the work book for example page 3 step 2 tells you to go in the aa big book pps. This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits. That is, this inventory cannot and should not be an oral inventory. Carefully reading the first five proposals the first five steps we ask. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue.
God, relieve me of this fear and direct my attention to what you would have me be. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory youtube. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Liabilities and assets checklist for a moral inventory. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one.
Ask for help with inventory and truth in the morning, night and before writing with a prayer like this one taken from the big book. Aas are often asked what is the difference between defects of character in step six and shortcomings in step seven. Read from bottom of page 68 through 70 of the big book before beginning. Taking a commercial inventory is a factfinding and a factfacing process. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon family groups chances are we bring a lifetime of stinking thinking with us. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. The free vault app was created by members for members as a means to enter their 4th step inventory information in a secure and convenient way. As this step can be difficult, confusing, or sometimes overwhelming, we created this 4th step inventory guide to help outline the process, gives some prompts, and offer some tips for working this piece of your recovery. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop.
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. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 guides us to make a searching and. The 10 th step inventory can be done using your 4 th step inventory, a journal, a balance sheet, or it can be done right out of the big book pg 8485. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages.
This is a thorough yet simple checklist format like bob, bill, clarence and many aa pioneers used. Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. This checklist is discussed on page 64 of the big book.
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. Home early sobriety companion 4th step 8th9th step app 10th step. I have to write down all of my negative character traits. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of course have been. God help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that i would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Sponsees the free 4th step app was created as a means for you to enter your 4th step inventory information in a secure and convenient way. It is an effort to discover the truth about the stockintrade.
This inventory is not an exercise in beating yourself up. The online 4th step guide includes an exhaustive set of directions explaining how the guide works and a reminder that an inventory is simply a list. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. There is a saying in the 12step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. The aa the original way 4th step inventory is an assets and liabilities type of 4th step. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Then as a memory occurs while on the train, say, we can jot it down briefly and then add it to our step four in full inventory form later on. When you are first confronted with the concept of writing down your faults and past. The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. What this step really asks of the member is much deeper and thorough than anyone may realize at the outset, but with a little diligence and support from a. Policy home early sobriety companion 4th step 10th step aa speaker app aa trivia whack contact.
One object is to disclose damaged or unsalable goods, to get rid of them promptly and without regret. Many people today are unfamiliar with the assets and liabilities checklist that was used by the a. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. 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. Fourth step inventory general directions by anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous buy paper and pen and start writing.
I worked 4th step inventory before the ones i have worked in the past had check boxes that left me feeling as if something was left undone. Mar 03, 2015 aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive duration. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. However, this step guide works well with a 4 column inventory worksheet also. Fair use section 107 through 118 of the law title 17 u. Download aa 4th step and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive duration. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of. Nov 20, 2019 there is a 4th step guide available online for all 12 step members.
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