The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom. The big book oa stands for the proposition that the twelve steps give us freedom from the bondage of food. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Oa big book solution group compulsive eating is an illness. Click here for a printable list of virtual and phone meetings. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, speaker, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Reproduction and sale at a price above cost of is a violation of the authors terms and. Zion lutheran church worcester, massachusetts 12 step. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Oa offers facetoface, telephone, and online meetings. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. If you havent, we ask that you be open minded enough to listen. How it works 61 his arrangements would only stay put, if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great. If the steps arent working for you, then maybe youre not working the steps in a way that works for you. It is a good idea to reach out to the contact person to make sure the meeting information on this list is. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in worcester, massachusetts.
It is reproduced printed and bound and offered for sale under the authors terms as a service to oa members. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. Big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Big book meeting weekly reading schedule overeaters anonymous. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. It represents the experience of some members of overeaters anonymous. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Aa meetings, na meetings, plymouth, ma and other 12 step fellowship meetings around the world. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Step 6 is an important step in recovery for several reasons.
I use many different books to help me in this process and this one i find useful. This loop is for overeaters anonymous members who are interested in studying the alcoholics anonymous big book as it pertains to compulsive overeating. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. The little red book 1986, hardcover edition materials that accompany the.
We change only alcohol and alcoholic to food and compulsive overeating in the script and nontext portions click hear to read. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. All aa literature that has the aa logo is approved by oa world service. Compulsive eating is an illness but there is a solution. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The hyannis format page see link above, or click here also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. If you have done this step as it is laid out in the big book, please share your experience with us.
An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters. They simply reflect the personal experience, strength, and hope, of oa members who use the directions found in the big book to work the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous. We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Oa big book study guide cherniack, lawrie 9781494919122 hpb. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined. If you have a question pertaining to the step, please feel free to ask. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. I would recommend this book for anyone working a 12 step program. We want to make sure that someone is there to welcome you when you arrive at a meeting that you have never visited before. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. The documents, as well as the step study available below, are not oa approved literature. Most of us feel we need look no further for utopia. It is a good idea to reach out to the contact person to make sure the meeting information on this list is current.
Oa overeaters anonymous tsj the twelve step journal wa workaholics anonymous. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. This book is sold at cost of sale on amazon for the benefit of oa members who want a print copy of the popular big book study by lawrie c. It is the opinion of the presenters and the words are directly taken from the big book. Any form of serviceno matter how smallthat helps reach a fellow sufferer adds to the quality of our own. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7.
We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person, but feel free to make use of this site. Its always good to get every perspective when trying to work a 12 step program. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one anothers anonymity. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. I bought this book to help me work through the big book.
Alcoholics anonymous, big book step study, wednesday at 7. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Jan 03, 2018 alcoholics anonymous speaker tapes subscribe to our channel for awesome xa speakers.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Overeaters anonymous oa offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using thetwelve steps and twelve traditions of oa. This is a list of the current meetings in the central mass intergroup. Unauthorized reproduction of this book for sale is a violation of law and sale at a price greater than cost is a violation of the authors terms of. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Oa steps 112 meditation and prayers overeaters anonymous. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. It simply represents the experience of some members of oa who use the big book as a set of directions for working oas twelve steps. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
To assist our next meeting, i thought i would post what we read today until the end of the chapter, with the questions from in 1 documen. It is not oa conference or boardapproved and does not represent oa as a whole. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps.
Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives. Awol groups may use one of the following books to study the twelve steps. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Alcoholics anonymous speaker tapes subscribe to our channel for awesome xa speakers. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. The documents, as well as the step study available below, are not oaapproved literature. This is an updated version january 2014 of the popular oa big book study guide written by lawrie c. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Many of us have found that to help in our recovery from compulsive eating over or under we need to use the tool of literature on a daily basis. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result.
It is an open invitation to partner with our higher power and make a firm decision to let go of the character defects or flaws that have been in control for years. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Mar 12, 20 i bought this book to help me work through the big book. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in massachusetts. Learn how others like you work the program through to recovery. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous. Cornish big book fellowship group temporary closure. Below are oa bbss meetings that we are aware of in northern new england. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Oas twelvestep program works like alcoholics anonymous except it helps us deal with food. It might therefore be worth it to try the approach to the steps used in this step study, based on the big book. You do not have to register to attend an oa meeting. 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.
Oa cartoon page published by oa big book nyc on june 27, 2016 leave a response we recently had the fortune of getting access to some great oa related. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. Paired with his talk from denmark on youtube, this was a great step study tool. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Honey brook pa celebrates its 18th anniversary with a potluck on friday, 2720, from 6. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members.
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