The biggest and first step is in the step four inventory, fifth step, and the asking. Then for each item or person on the list note the name and. If you run out of space in any box, continue on other side. There is a list included at the end of this worksheet. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. The 4th step of twelve step groups is an important step that can sometimes bring quite a bit of fear, discomfort, and anxiety. General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. This request is not an arbitrary one but has been proven to be essential in establishing a sound foundation for recovery. 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.
This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. In my experience, doing the fourth step right out of the big book was what led me to freedom. Unpublished na fourth step guides in this document, we offer two unpublished na fourth step guides. These guides come from early drafts of the basic text and it works. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. Fourth step inventory assets and liabilities checklist from the big book pg. People father step mother step sisters step brothers step aunts uncles cousins clergy police lawyers judges doctors employers employees coworkers in. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of. After we have done the 4th step, we walk away with an understanding what our major character flaws are.
Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character homework. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory youtube. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Throughout this guide, there are examples of the kinds of questions we ask ourselves. Put another way it is an opportunity to take an honest look at yourself and decide what you want to keep attributes and virtues and what you want to get rid of addiction. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 guides us to make a searching and. Sex with strangers in my home while my kids were there 3. Step 6 unity insures recovery through service meeting of alcoholics anonymous the sixth step.
Step four of aas twelve step program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. 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. Leave a wide margin so you have room to make notes of any thoughts that. These are just examples, and are not meant to be resentments, fears.
Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Hello, my name is audrey and i am step leader for step ten of the wts step study. I was recently reminded of this easy 10th step inventory, the aeiouy inventory. It is an effort to discover the truth about the stockintrade. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Philosophy of courage by philip leon, with a foreword by glenn f. Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. 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. Before starting step 4 of narcotics anonymous, i came to realize that i had new resources accessible for me to call upon in times of need. 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. We are so used to putting the focus on our loved one. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or.
Links to more information about selfdiscipline and the 10th step. Questions for a 10 th step inventory taking step 10 from the big book bunch. Gave my kids to someone i didnt know was safe, but was safer than me. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. Working step four in narcotics anonymous coastal carolina area. I use the name themiracle2 for the big book study and wts. It also includes the character flaws that we discover in the 4 step process. Or god, help me to show them the same tolerance, pity and patience that i would cheerfully grant a sick friend. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of.
At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. Although many people share about a fear in doing the fourth step, even more people express a deep gratitude for. The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. The 4th step of twelvestep groups is an important step that can sometimes bring quite a bit of fear, discomfort, and anxiety. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 12070 ratings. Do not get upset if you could have done better or if you fail to live up to your expectations of yourself.
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. A records inventory is not a list of each document or each folder. Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Because much of the material in these drafts did not make the. Leons take on oxford group ideas is helpful in understanding both what aa took from the og, and what we left. Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of. An inventory of ourselves is necessary to progress in our recovery in naranon. Resentment inventory prompt sheet here is a list of people, institutions and principles that may be helpful in your resentment inventory. Anybody, or any institutions you have harmed, add to a list. 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. 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. Other indecent immoral things i have outlined in more detail in my fourth step. Chesnut pdf philip leon, philosopher and oxford group member, published this work in 1939, when the aa big book was first printed. Posted on october 16, 2017 may 24, 2019 by liam jones.
I will write down my wrongs but i will also include that which is good. 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. Youre starting now to take step four so set up an appointment right away to take your fifth step. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. Look at each relationship and answer these nine questions ref p. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. We attempted to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our. The aa big book deals with steps eight and nine seamlessly and seems to take it for granted that we know the harms we have done to others. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity assignment. Once i surrendered to my higher power, i obtained the ability, knowledge, and vigor necessary to take a step forward devoid of fear.
Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book was written over 75 years ago, and remains largely unchanged. Taking our own inventory is a new idea for most of us. A records inventory is compiling a descriptive list of each record series or system, including the location of the records and any other pertinent data. Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. Also available as an ebook available to purchase from your favorite ebook retailer. I pray that in some small way i can be of some help to you. Fourth step prayer dear god, it is i who has made my life a mess. The fourth column, wrongs section will be of particular use. Remember, this is a program of growth and recovery and if you are clean today, you are doing something right. This inventory nethod has worked for scre of us can work for you if you 11 follow through. 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. A list of questions that can be used when doing a 4th step meeting. One object is to disclose damaged or unsalable goods, to get rid of them promptly and without regret.
The 4th step in alcoholics anonymous asks members to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. Prepare to apologize to everyone for everything affected by your being so fucked up. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory.
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