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Assignments

These assignments are designed to be used within the Workshop and with the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” (BB).

Way of Life

This is a precise process of understanding and applying each of the Steps to our personal lives to produce a “Spiritual Awakening”.

Big Book

The only other thing you will need, is a copy of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
You can download an online version here.

More stuff:

Welcome Pack

  • This Welcome Pack includes a few frequently asked questions, podcasts and more – to help introduce members to some of the concepts being discussed each week.

Participant Agreement

  • Everyone is asked to read and consent to this “participant agreement” form when you register for a workshop.  It reminds us that there are times when you may need to seek outside help.  We are not the experts. Please look after your self-care – and seek appropriate help when you can. 

Study Group – Suggested format

  • You do NOT have to use this.  Some members have found it to be a helpful starting place. ENJOY!

Big Book Dictionary

  • This free online resource can help as we learn more about the language of the Big Book.

1930’s Dictionary

  • This is a free ONLINE 1930’s Dictionary from archive.com.

Step 4 (Col 3 & 4)

  • Introducing EXTENDED COLUMN WORK

Interactive Step 4 (Col 3 & 4)

  • This is an interactive form.  You will be able to work remotely, without printing. However, be careful to save each worksheet carefully or your work may get lost.

Interactive Step 4 (Fear)

  • This is an interactive form.  Introducing this form in 2024.  Same suggestions as above – be careful not to lose your work. Save save save.

Sex Inventory Worksheet

  • You can find this worksheet also on page 35 in the BBW-WOL2025 document (free to download)

Prayer for Deep Resentment

  • Also known as the Sick Man’s Prayer. You can find it on page 67 of the Big Book.

List of Character Defects 

  • Some example character defects to help with your work.

Podcasts

Week 1 – Orientation

Week 2 – WOL (part 1)

Week 3 – WOL (part 2)

Week 4 – WOL (part 3)

Week 5 – Sponsorship

Week 6 – History

Week 7 – STEP ONE (BODY)

Week 8 – Participants Share Experiences

Week 9 – STEP ONE (Allergy of the Body/Autobiography)

Week 10 – STEP ONE (Mind/Obsession)

Week 11 – STEP ONE (Will/Unmanageability)

Week 12 – STEP ONE (Review/Preparing Step Two)

Week 13 – STEP TWO (Decision about Concept)

Week 14 – STEP TWO (What is our Choice?)

Week 15 – STEP THREE (Made a Decision)

Week 16 – STEP FOUR (Preparing for Inventory)

Week 17 – STEP FOUR (Obstacles to Relationship)

Week 18 – STEP FOUR (Exploring Beliefs)

Week 19 – STEP FOUR (Resentment towards Self / Review)

Week 20 – STEP FOUR (The Turnaround)

Week 20.1 – STEP FOUR (The Turnaround  part 2)

Week 21 – STEP FOUR (Fear part 1)

Week 22 – STEP FOUR (Fear part 2)

Week 23 – STEP FOUR (Fear part 3)

Week 23.1 – STEP FOUR (Fear part 4)

Week 24 – STEP FOUR (Sex part 1)

Week 25 – STEP FOUR (Sex part 2)

Week 26 – STEP FOUR (Sex IDEAL)

Week 27 – STEP FOUR (Review & Vision)

Week 28 – STEP FOUR (Dishonesty, Secrets, Shame & Guilt part 1)

Week 29 – Preparing STEP FIVE

Week 30 – Transformation Process (Step Five, Six & Seven)

Week 31 – Continuing Step Six & Seven

Week 32 – STEP SEVEN

Week 33 – STEP EIGHT (Considering Harm)

Week 34 – STEP EIGHT & NINE (Identifying the Harm)

Week 35 – STEP NINE (Discussion)

Week 36 – STEP TEN