We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 11879 ratings. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. Fourth step inventory assets and liabilities checklist from the big book. Were you ashamed of them for this or for anything else. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. These are the original and official 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. The big book study and action group and its website is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, aaws, inc. The decision we made in step three is an important one, but it will have no lasting effect unless it is accompanied by an honest appraisal of our innermost faults and defects.
The taba model of curriculum development by prezi user on prezi. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Please read that instruction sheet, follow the instructions, and also read all the references in the big book mentioned in the instructions, and read the big book references on each one of. Full text of the records of the borough of northampton. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. By terry after we get prepared for the elimination of our character defects, we now humbly ask the god of our understanding to remove our shortcomings. Step 6 unity insures recovery through service meeting of alcoholics anonymous the sixth step.
It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous specifically mentions the importance of putting the aspects of the 4th step down in pen and paper. Specifically, the sections area inventory and participation under the chapter titled. They have done the 3rd step with their sponsor, or another person. Hello, my name is audrey and i am step leader for step ten of the wts step study. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Bascna inventory survey 2014 the spirit of this survey is embodied in the the publication a guide to local services, published by naws, inc. A list of questions that can be used when doing a 4th step meeting. Order through your local bookstore or you may order directly from inanna publications and education. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. A business which takes no regular inventory usually goes.
Use the same threecolumn format to take an inventory of your relationship sex behavior. Its the writing it down that helps trigger the release. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. The place of doing the fourth step inventory as laid out in the big book of aa. Our futures are changed because we dont have to avoid those we have harmed, and as a result of this step, weve received a new freedom which contributes to the end of isolation. The idea is to list all those things that we hold resentments against including people, institutions, or principles. And you can sit down and iron your clothes comfortably at any table. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. How many copies needed will depend on how many names the person has on their resentment, fear and harms list. A guide to writing your 4th step by liemann valdimar.
A big book fourth step using the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step is covered on pages 6471. It has the same ironing capacity as the bigger models, at a very attractive price. Nov 02, 2016 in addition, dana now has quick access to inventory data at thirdparty warehouse facilities, which was not previously possible. If you have such a need, get it out of your system here. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. 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. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character homework. As given the expression in the question be as follow. 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.
Make cheques payable to inanna publications and education inc. April 10, 2011 doublewinners step 4, steps, tools of the process 12steps, aa, alanon, alcholism, alcoholics anonymous, big book, fourth step, inventory, resentment, searching, step 4 leave a comment. This revised edition of an introductory guide to narcotics anonymous is a welcoming, helpful guide for newcomers to narcotics anonymous. Release notes for the 2014a manual section rationale description admission date to align with nhqm. Blank sheets, 4 6 fear inventory grids pick a format you like. If there are multiple inpatient orders, use the order that most.
Prescriptive curriculum model steps of the linear taba model. How to do your 4th step in the column inventory format. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. We listed the people, institutions or principles with whom we were angry. 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. The first three steps of our program introduced us to honesty, hope, and faith. Implants contd inventory control form tfnadvanced, short nails, 170 mm length, sterile femoral right diameter neck angle 04. Not easily applied to all content areas often proves difficult for nongiftedhighachieving students.
A woman stormed in, angry at some event that had just occurred, and made her comment, which included this. See origins of aas 4th step moral inventory it is not mentioned in the big book text at any point. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big. The eighth step is a big change from a life dominated by guilt and remorse. In my city, 4th step workshops are held for all 12 steps groups. That is, this inventory cannot and should not be an oral inventory.
You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The aa the original way 4th step inventory is an assets and liabilities type of 4th step. Session 11 sex inventory step 4 how it works relationships including sex 6465 sex. I have resentment towards and turnaround worksheet in portrait format step 4. Daily reflections, a compilation of spiritual reflections contributed by members. If you are working the 4th step, the best way to do it is the way the big book explains it. Through the process of step 7, true positive alteration will advance us to a new realm, full of tranquility, peace of mind, and an increased sense of purpose and.
There is a detailed instruction sheet that goes with the step 4 inventory forms, from the workshop. With the elnapress, you really save time up to 50% of the usual ironing time. If you dont have one yet, this is a good time to find one who can help guide you through these. 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. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. Orders should be sent to inanna via our mailing address, fax, or email. The store category is to categorize store into different groups. An introductory guide to narcotics anonymous revised hazelden. 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. Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Step four instructions made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves a stop set aside prayer. Workbook for conducting an indepth inventory, expanded from p5 to include additional sections on fear, anger, control, intimacy, sex, finances, and spirituality. Books by narcotics anonymous author of narcotics anonymous.
This is also a guide and format for use or application of a. Step 4 of alcoholics anonymous involves creating a list of your shortcomings. Now why this stuck with me i dont know, but i decided to try it. They are provided as jpeg images and pdf files for easier. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. This is the original 4th step and very straight forward.
As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving. An inventory of ourselves is necessary to progress in our recovery in naranon. There doesnt appear to be any big book stories that talk about turnarounds when describing their step work. Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. 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 whether they have been a guiding force for many years. I just bought the big blue book, the 12 step book and the na it works how and why, and the na step working guide. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Once we have completed the first nine steps at least for the first time, we are ready to begin living life. They have done steps 6 and 7 approximately an hour. Taking our own inventory is a new idea for most of us. 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.
Along with the inventory reductions, dana has also realized a drop in shortages and expediting costs by having the right inventory, at the right place, at the right time. This inventory is not an exercise in beating yourself up. This 4th step consists essentially of one page that is duplicated as needed. Resentment inventory is most easily done in columns, as illustrated on page 65 of the big book. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. Once i surrendered to my higher power, i obtained the ability, knowledge, and vigor necessary to take a step forward devoid of fear. They may be downloaded individually or as one large zipped or combined fourth step pdf file. Step 4 miracles in progress codependents anonymous group. Although i have not done the workshop, i have listened to 4th steps that have used this method and ive used the format for specific problems. Do not get upset if you could have done better or if you fail to live up to your expectations of yourself. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 4 fear inventory questions and list of fears step 4 sex inventory questions. I recommend it as a teaching tool or if you are confused about the step 4 inventory and want a more detailed explanation. The elnapress 120 offers all the pleasure of quick, professional quality ironing.
We know more about ourselves than ever before and have done whatever we could to face up. Resentment inventory blank sheets, 46 fear inventory grids pick a format. We wish to look squarely at the unhappiness this has caused others and ourselves. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Full text of the records of the borough of northampton see other formats.
Before i got this book i had been putting off the fourth step for about a year and a half and once i got this book and used it as a outline i was able to finish my fourth step withing a month. All 3 components to get yes on step a after rinsing and drying, b place basin into designated dirty supply area. The following checklist merely suggests what some people consider flaws. How to do your 4th step in the column inventory format presented at the compulsive eaters anonymous h. The first time is the most difficult as we have let many things pile up that we dont need. The mission of the national tactical officers association is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits. The aa big book says on eight different occasions that we write out this step.
None of the original members talk about turnarounds, at least not that we can find. General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Experience proves that a 4columninventory format is the best. Step four now asks us to apply what we have learned in order to take a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor.
Changing tides 4th step inventory guide guide to the fourth step. This guide is intended to be used as an aid to writing a fourth step inventory. This is a guide and format which permits the writing of a. In my experience, doing the fourth step right out of the big book. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. I pray that in some small way i can be of some help to you. Step four is our vigorous and painstaking effort to dis cover what these liabilities in each of us have been, and are. Our origins are the students of the big book group. Suggests there is a difference between ideal and introspective inventory writing. The big book authors indicate that the best way to deal with our fears is to do exactly what we did with resentments. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous. I use the name themiracle2 for the big book study and wts.
God, please help me face and be rid of the things in myself which have been blocking me from. I find this document helpful when i do my 4th step inventory using the bba work sheets. 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. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. When it comes to the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous there are so many different styles and types of work available. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of. Remember, this is a program of growth and recovery and if you are clean today, you are doing something right. Below is a more indepth explanation of the step 4 inventory from the bba, including examples. It has been our experience that we all have compulsive behavior which needs to be. The format for the big book 4th step starts on page 64. The store name can be given in the name field and a code can also provided for the store ca. Higher order thinking skills openended questions classroom discussions cons.
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