Stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on sponsorship. We get a sponsor so we can be abstinent and free from debt one day at a time. It was coming from reputable online resource and that we like it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A sponsor can help a sponsee to understand the program more quickly. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor. Sponsor sponsee eleventh step worksheet we sought through prayer and meditation to improve out conscious contact with god as we understand him, praying only for the knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. I have been reading the comments that fwere left here about aana and if you have not been through the pain and sickness of active addiction i would not comment.
A sponsee who feels as though the support is sparse and weak can also request a new helper and move to a more rigorous program. This sober oldtimer composed this with the help of a. Sponsorsponsee first step worksheet we admitted that we wem powerless over our addiction, and that our lives had become unmanageable. As nouns the difference between sponsor and sponsee is that sponsor is sponsor while sponsee is. This is quite simple when we approach this step with an attitude of positive expectancy.
We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The sponsorsponsee relationship the recovery village. If there is no na meeting or no sponsor request cards, na members can send a short letter providing their name, number and contact details to the following address. When we say to the newcomer that drugs are only a symptom of a much. Sponsorship is a personal and private relationship that can mean different things to different people. Agree that each member attends every session if possible, commits to read the.
A the mothership 12 step program, alcoholics anonymous, traces its roots to a quasisponsorship that bill wilson, the. Na old school working guide meditation prayer scribd. This is based on the old mimeographed sponsor sponsee worksheet. Sponsorsponsee step two worksheet we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. A sponsor or some other recovering addict can become a power greater than ourselves, by making us aware of the way we are doing things. Benefits of having a sponsorsponsee relationship in recovery. The 6th tradition warns us to use money for influence or prestige. We admitted that we wem powerless over our addiction, and. Sep 03, 2008 i found various worksheets and inventories online. Sponsor sponsee writing guide and worksheets this guide is what we have come to use as a great guide, help yourself to it. Sponsorsponsee third step work sheet we made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of god as we understood him this step has often been referred to as the stumbling block of recovery. How can giving ones life over to god be spirtual and not religious. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Does a sponsor make the sponsee fill out these worksheets.
Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to. A sponsor is a safe person whom a sponsee can trust. It is therefore highly recommended that members of narcotics anonymous find a sponsor. For anyone new to recovery and the program of alcoholics anonymous, it is an incredible resource when looking for a quality sponsor. They say we should get a sponsor who has what we want and ask how it was achieved. I understand the sponsee is asked to do a 4th step, 5th step, admit wrongs, etc. Together, they work the program of recovery and keep one another on track. The sponsorsponsee relationship is designed to build on that sense of community. We now find ourselves clean and our lives are still unmanageable in many areas. Typically, this means that the sponsor has already completed those steps in hisher own life. Free aa 12 step worksheets and working the 12 steps of aa. A sponsor sponsee relationship will not work unless the sponsee maintains contact with their sponsor, asks questions, and listens to their advice. Write about how an attitude of surrender may have helped. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
We were restored to the sanity of not using by surrendering to step i. This will avoid any possibility of either party using sexual attraction as a diversion in the sponsor sponsee relationship. Original step working guides sierra sage region of. A sponsor encourages a sponsee to read the twelvestep program literature and engage in service work. When we say to the newcomer that drugs are only symptoms of a much. Giving money to a sponsee can a sponsor help a sponsee. Narcotics anonymous is a we program not a me program. Fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. The first mistake that many of us make when we come into the program is that we think drugs are the problem. Jun 18, 2014 11 thoughts on narcotics anonymous sponsee killed by her 12 step na sponsor in robbery plot jamillah z. This is why we need meetings for the rest of our lives.
We were restored to the sanity of not using by surrendering to step 1, we now find ourselves clean and our lives are still unmanageable in many areas. How do i handle it when my sponsee has another sponsor who disagrees with me. See more ideas about recovery quotes, celebrate recovery and addiction recovery. Sponsorsponsee first step work sheet we admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. Sponsor sponsee second st worksheet we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. I still use these with my sponsees as a quicker way to go through the first round steps. Feb 01, 2014 before i do, lets remember that we are not paid to sponsor and no sponsee is held at gunpoint. The article is composed this from the perspective of a male because, as he quips, im old. Some twelve step members exercise a model of sponsorship that sets up a fairly rigid, strict, and authoritarian relationship between sponsor and sponsee, in which a good sponsor lays down the rules and a good sponsee reacts with unquestioning obedience. Each week here at the australian writers centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the english language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. How important is sponsorship in addiction recovery. But again, these are tasks that are defined by a sponsor. Read from the beginning of the basic text, our symbol to the end of chapter 5, what can i do.
A sponsor is a senior member of aa or na who has been in recovery for usually at least a year. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. An ideal sponsor, according to literature published by narcotics anonymous, has the ability to help a newcomer work through the 12 steps of recovery. Narcotics anonymous sponsee killed by her 12 step na sponsor. The first mistake that many of us make when we come into the program, is that we think drugs is the problem. We were restored to sanity of not using drugs in step one. This sober oldtimer composed this with the help of a sponsee. This is why we need contact daily with other recovering addicts. Old na sponsorsponsee worksheets step 1 this is based on the old mimeographed sponsorsponsee worksheet.
What if my sponsee doesnt do what i tell them to do. The 7th tradition is that we should do it on our own and not depend on the kindness of others. These worksheets are not officially produced or approved by alcoholics anonymous. Miller, learning the language of addiction counseling page 197 what expectations would you have of me if i were your sponsee. Mar 07, 2016 a sponsor can help to explain basic concepts, terminology and introduce that individual to other members. Sponsorsponsee breakups getting out from going under.
I reached out to an oldtimer in alcoholics anonymous, and asked for his worksheet on sponsorship. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Last month, we spoke about the controversy surrounding the question of whether steps 8 and 9 include making amends to oneself. Shop for the perfect sponsor sponsee gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. My own approach to sponsorship assumes a more egalitarian relationship, one that seeks to function as collaboration or alliance. Agree on a purpose, plan and session format of the steps by the big book group, and that in general the group will stick to the schedule. Its a close, connected partnership between someone who has experience with the program and someone who is new to recovery. Most 12step programs recommend that sponsors be of the same gender as the person being sponsored and have significant time in the program, with successful recovery, under their belt. Sponsor sponsee third step worksheet we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For the purposes of this pamphlet, an na sponsor is a member of narcotics anonymous, living our program of recovery, who is willing to build a special, supportive, oneonone relationship with us. Fifth step guide step 5 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Its a celebration of language, masquerading as a passiveaggressive whinge about words and weirdness. Mar 26, 2018 we tried to find some amazing references about free aa 12 step worksheets and working the 12 steps of aa with a sponsee for you. This and others like it were used as models when the world literature committee of na began its work on the stepworking guide. Explaining the roles of sponsor and sponsee sunrise house. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor discovery. The insanity referred to in this step is not the insanity of using drugs. The 5th tradition states that our primary purpose is to carry the message and what message are we carrying when a sponsor gives that sum of money to a sponsee.
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