For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority a loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience. Yet some still react negatively to the use of the term god in the steps and by other members of the fellowship. Twelve steps and twelve traditions aa back to basics. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Countless thousands of people around the world have been restored to joyful living by practicing the principles embodied in alanons twelve steps and twelve traditions. The twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts. The 12 traditions were first forumulated by the alcoholics anonymous groups in their early years 1930s and 1940s. The twelve traditions of na we keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw.
Wilsons book on the subject, twelve steps and twelve traditions, was published in april, 1953. These meetings are held for the purpose of acquainting both old and new members with the 12 steps and 12 traditions on which our program is based. Twelve steps and twelve traditions pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one anothers anonymity. What are the twelve steps and twelve traditions of aa. No one knows the exact origins of the 12 steps or the 12 traditions but most believe they originated from the oxford groups in the 1920s and 1930s. Thus, in six weeks, a new man can get the basis of our 12 suggested steps and 12 traditions of a. Introduce yourself, and discuss why you are chairing this inventory. Where it all begins how a group functions how to get started pdf.
As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. The 12 traditions serve as a guideline or manual for 12 step groups like alcoholics anonymous a. It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities. The twelve steps, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of debtors anonymous. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. A guide to the study of the twelve steps of alcoholics.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To many minds all this liberty for the individual spells sheer anarchy. The twelve steps reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. A hallmark of 12 step recovery programs is the offer of anonymity to participants, but the principle goes much deeper than just not revealing last names.
Alcoholics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. Step seven is change in attitude which permits us to move out of ourselves toward god. Twelve steps and twelve traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of alcoholics anonymous and their application. B2 twelve steps and twelve traditions hardcover edition bill w. The twelve steps of recovery awaken us to a higher power, a higherself with the ability to both give and receive love. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. In british tradition, friday was the conventional day for public hangings, and there were supposedly steps. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version. We admitted we were powerless over debtthat our lives had become unmanageable.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous. Although the traditions inventory on the following pages could be used on its own, it is suggested that you use this inventory as part ofin combination with step four of the twelve steps. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous.
Use the 12 traditions to improve your relationships part 4. As long as the ties 4 that bind us together are stronger than those that will tear us apart, all will be well. Internet archive a twelve step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Does the group do anything that misrepresents the conscience of the majority of the group. Click on an audio file name to download the file to your computer or click on the double blue arrow to have it read to you now. The traditions were first published in the april 1946 aa grapevine under the title twelve points to assure our future and were formally adopted at aas first international convention in 1950. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This program is based off a set of 12 steps and 12 traditions. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The twelve traditions of cocaine anonymous the twelve traditions comprise the organizational guidelines under which the autonomous groups of c.
Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose are addressed in the traditions. The fourth step, as written in the twelve and twelve, consists of an assets and liabilities checklist, along with some questions. But in step four in the twelve steps and twelve traditions, readers are told that they are tyrannized by their desires, which has resulted in emotional deformities. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months.
Both friday and the number were once closely associated with capital punishment. They repeat many of the points outlined in previous steps, but they emphasize the value of continuing to work the steps on a daytoday basis. Everyone can develop their spirituality without having a belief in god. There is something very simple and clear about the twelve steps and twelve traditions something that can impart the sort knowledge that is useful to a broad spectrum of folks. The twelve traditions of twelvestep programs provide guidelines for relationships between. The 12 steps and 12 traditions the aa group with no name.
Because of the tremendous growth of 12 step programs since that time, there are a great deal number of books, websites, treatment facilities and other resources related to the 12 step program. This book primarily concerns itself with the nature of recovery. They claim that if you follow the 12 steps and comply with the 12 traditions, you will lead a life away from your addiction. The twelve traditions are reprinted and adapted from the original twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous and are used with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Now lets explore how the next three traditions 10, 11 and 12 can be applied in the same manner. The principles of aa are the 12 steps, 12 traditions and the 12 concepts of world service. The purpose of this traditions inventory is to learn how we may better practice the principles of the twelve traditions in all areas of our daily lives. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. The 12 steps for agnostics and atheists general adult. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became. Understanding 5 these traditions comes slowly over a period of time. In ancient rome, witches reportedly gathered in groups of 12. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous.
The twelve traditions of twelve step programs provide guidelines for relationships between the twelve step groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions, nor is it meant to be the final word on any aspect of re. Twelve step groups around the world rely on the twelve steps and twelve traditions, the basic text regarding the aa way of life and the traditions by which aa maintains its unity. These traditions grew out of experiences within the groups of what worked and what didnt work concerning being effective in helping others to achieve and maintain sobriety.
The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood. The twelve steps and twelve traditions cocaine anonymous. In the last few columns, we looked at how the first nine of the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous might be used to improve relationships. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. I am fascinated by the way the steps and traditions are arranged. A return to living through the 12 steps and 12 traditions of marijuana anonymous pdf.
Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published in the 1939 book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. The twelve traditions unity, are the spiritual tools for getting along with others. We keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the twelve steps, so freedom for the group springs from our traditions. We realize that, whether written or verbal, no discussion of something as personal and individual as recovery can be all things to all people. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the sponsors 12 traditions manual. The practice of remaining anonymous using only ones first names when.
The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other codependents, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Does the group put the interests of any individual above the welfare of the group or of aa as a whole. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Aa otherwise known as alcoholics anonymous is a communitybased program, which helps alcoholics to beat their addiction. Twelve steps and twelve traditions spanish book summary. The idea for this piece of literature came from the narcotics anonymous fellowship itself. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when.
The resources presented here are some of the first and most standard references for working the 12 step program. A guide to teaching and learning the traditions of a. Superstitions and old wives tales activity director today. In step four in alcoholics anonymous, for instance, readers are gently led to the idea that they may have some part in their own misfortunes. In 1946 they formally established the twelve traditions to help deal with the issues. These thirtysix principles grouped into three sets of twelve each. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions is less hopeful than the big book about the results a person can expect from working the twelve steps. While the twelve traditions are not specifically binding on any group or groups, an overwhelming majority of members have adopted them as the basis for a. Our program of recovery uses naranons twelve steps and twelve traditions. Thirtysix principles of recovery anonymous, debtors on. Step 10 encourages the taking of a personal inventory, which, for recovering persons. Each member of alcoholics anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. This is tradition 12, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. The jewsih lights twelve steps series if you leave me, can i come with you. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 step fellowships are spiritual, not religious, recovery programs. Steps in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Based on the 12 traditions open the meeting with a moment of silence to reflect on why everyone is here and what the body hopes to achieve. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The steps are the foundation for personal recovery in alanon, and the traditions help alanon groups sustain their unity and fellowship.
The short form of the 12 traditions are what is most often read at the beginning of a. The only requirement to be a member and attend naranon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority a loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience, our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. The 12 steps outline a plan of recovery to overcome addiction, which involves submitting to a higher spiritual power and admitting that alcoholism is an ongoing problem.
Here is a guide using the spiritual principles of the 12 steps if you are an addict and have found this book, please give yourself a break and read it. Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. Overeaters anonymous oa offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using thetwelve steps and twelve traditions of oa. They were originally written by bill wilson after the founding of the first twelve step group, alcoholics anonymous.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Aa 12 traditions and history of 12 traditions step 12. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to compulsive overeaters and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
There is no promise of a life of freedom from selfishness, or a new life of intimacy with spiritual power. A list may be passed around for all to sign their names and phone numbers, so people can offer each other support between meetings. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, written in 1952, to the three column inventory described on page 65 of the big book, which was written in 1939. The twelve concepts of service provide guidance for service in the alanon fellowship. The many groups that have copied alcoholics anonymous. And finally, we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the principle of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance. Pdf twelve steps and twelve traditions download read.
Many books have been written about the nature of addiction. So that all 12 steps and 12 traditions may be covered in a minimum of time they are divided into six classifications and one evening each week will be devoted to each of the six subdivisions. We are a 12 step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. The 12 traditions are to relationships as the 12 steps are to sobriety.
20 543 1429 944 1035 79 5 225 868 571 705 522 938 740 819 318 1434 1168 674 1126 561 1077 853 406 317 794 1082 490 159 438 268 1420 186 773 1035 1043 549 664