Although many people share about a fear in doing the fourth step, even more people express a deep gratitude for working this step. So today, i just want to give you some tips from my own experience. I called my sponsor the night that i finished my inventory and we set up a time to meet the next day. Our fourth step chart is designed to make the 4 th. The most profound lesson i learned about doing my inventory was from the joe and charlie aa workshop you can listen to the entire. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. Originally introduced in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the fourth step states that we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. Reading from left to right we now see the resentment column 1, the cause column 2, the part of self that had been affected column 3, and the exact nature of the defect within us that allowed the resentment to surface and block us off from gods will columns 4. If you are using the forms that i provided to you, or if youre not using the forms, remember. The fourth step of alcoholics anonymous can be seen as a watershed step in the fact that you have to start taking the steps necessary to work through the character defects and issues that were front and center during your alcohol addiction. This simply means taking an honest look at all of your good and bad character traits.
Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive. Disregard the other person involved entirely, this is your inventory not theirs. This is the step 4 emotional sobriety oa worksheet in a word document and a pdf file. See inventory template on next page for a guide while. In the resentment inventory, dont write across, do it in columns, i. The following checklist merely suggests what some people consider flaws. 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. I listened to joe and charlies 4th step instructions on a drive to portland. Our primary purpose is to carry the message and this guide helps our group to do that. 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. Having joe and charlies forms for sponsees will be helpful to them as the set out on the fourth step.
Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. You can get the latest version of these worksheets and other aa materials at. How did my behavior contribute to the situation, causing the. Checklist of flaws and assets 4 character defect opposite asset 4 aggressive, belligerent goodnatured, gentle angry2 forgiving, calm, generous apathetic interested, concerned, alert apprehensive, afraid calm, courageous argumentative, quarrelsome agreeable arrogant, insolent unassuming, humble attacking, critical fair, selfrestrained. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. Column 5 we got this all down on paper and looked at it. My inventory putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes. It is extremely important that we work with an na sponsor. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a strenuous. Finally all pictures weve been displayed in this site will inspire you all.
Apr 17, 2011 weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. Step four instructions the jaywalker twelve step site. This is 4th step harms inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Step four provided me not only with some insight into who i was, but it also gave me some understanding and forgiveness of others. This channel is not affiliated with any of the 12 step programs whose speakers we host. Jul 06, 2005 fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps.
Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon family groups chances are we bring a lifetime of stinking thinking with us. List specific other defects to show your participation in the resentments. 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. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Al anon step 2 questions and aa 4th step columns can be valuable inspiration for people who seek an image according specific categories, you will find it in this site.
Did you participate in sports or creative activities, such as music, art, etc what were the reasons for your participation, or lack of it, in these activities. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. A brief summary of steps 1, 2, and 3 is given by joy e, over 40 years sober. 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 to be faced and when possible, overcome. This is one of the best summaries on the 4th step that i have ever come across. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd, asheville, nc 28806. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Though our decision1 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face and be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. Column 1 in dealing with resentments we set them on paper. People we have harmed big book, page 70, paragraph 3 we have listed the people we have hurt by our conduct, and are willing to straighten out the past if we can. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side. It is normal that a sponsees anger will elevate while checking these columns and especally as longstuffed.
There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but. So how exactly does writing down the basic human instincts that were threatened in column 3 by the actions taken column 2 by the peoplethings column 1 help in this process. References for each column, comment, or suggestion are given throughout this. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. This inventory is not an exercise in beating yourself up. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. While this step can seem overwhelming, there is no time limit. Download aa 4th step and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. This dvd is a demonstration of how to do a 4th step inventory in aa, alanon, or any 12 step program. When you have a pencil in your hand writing out your resentment list. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. 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.
Working step four in narcotics anonymous we made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. If we have been thorough about our personal inventory, we have written. Weve looked at the aa big book version in another post. Jun 02, 2015 this dvd is a demonstration of how to do a 4th step inventory in aa, alanon, or any 12 step program. This is a written inventory based on the 4 absolutes. After much discussion on the fourth step reference to principles i have researched six dictionaries for definitions and have come up with some examples of principles inline with the dictionary definitions that are in context with what the big book is asking us to look at.
Exactly how thone should approach the 4 step inventory has been a problem for many years. A graphic guide to aas fourth step though our decision1 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face and be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. The precise instructions for taking the 12 steps is contained in the book, alcoholics anonymous. See more ideas about addiction recovery, sober life and relapse prevention. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory workshop what is the purpose of the 12 steps. The first one is the 4th step guide instructions page. Click here to learn more about the 4th step and moral inventory in aa. I was in and out the whole time and was unable to acquire any time more than 90. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the big book comes alive. A searching, fearless, moral, inventory 4th step guide the history of this 4th step guide is vague but it has been attributed to anonymous members of alcoholics anonymous. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
To help us discover and establish a conscious relationship with a power greater than ourselves. Some people have found it easier and more focused to write the third columns only. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. From the forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous there is much more to life than being physically sober. Different guides have been developed by well meaning folks in several 12 step programs. 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. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The original version as set out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous is unique. I have to write down all of my negative character traits. The above 12 step guide includes an assets and liabilities list.
One version was dubbed the california 4th step guide as it was believed that the. What is the nature of my wrongs, faults, mistakes, defects. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. The aa 4th step there are things known, and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception. The format of columns gives an advantage that stands out. The 4th step of twelvestep groups is an important step that can sometimes bring quite a bit of fear, discomfort, and anxiety. The fourth step of alcoholics anonymous sober nation.
Or were you afraid not to fight because of pressure from your father or from any older brothers, or others. Jul 17, 2018 al anon step 2 questions and aa 4th step columns can be valuable inspiration for people who seek an image according specific categories, you will find it in this site. 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. Fourth step inventory sheets from joe and charlie i have been asked many times in my recovery, what do you think about. The california 4th step recovery na and aa gifts aa. Did your parents submit to your whims and immature demands most of the time. Various versions could be found on early recovery computer bulletin boards bbs. There is a saying in the 12step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. Nov 20, 2019 there is a saying in the 12 step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. We listed the people, institutions or principles with whom we were angry. To help us improve our conscious relationship with a power greater than ourselves. 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. I felt at peace with the process and i was eager to get on with step five.
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. My fourth step in the tradition of the big book of aa in dealing with resentments on paper, we set them on paper. To produce the personality change necessary for our recovery. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most wellknown pieces of twelvestep programs. Im in the middle of yet another 4th step inventory. Be sure that you have taken steps one, two and three.
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