Big Book
Who is the primary author and co- founder of Alcoholics Anonymous who wrote the main text of the big book?
Bill Wilson (Bill.W)
What is the name of the prayer commonly used to open meetings?
Serenity prayer
What is the phrase to remind individuals to only focus on the current 24 hours and nothing more?
One day at a time
This phrase reminds a person that they do not have to navigate things perfectly, they just need to focus on gradual, honest growth.
Progress, not perfection
Making seemingly logical excuses to justify unhealthy choices, like you are "too tired" to attend meetings (outside the facility)
Rationalizing
What is the title of chapter 1 in the big book?
Bill's Story
This type of meeting only allows people that identify as alcoholics to attend
Closed
What is the type of list written daily or weekly to help combat negativity and acknowledge positive people, things, or traits in their life?
Gratitude list
This slogan encourages someone to do what feels right when they feel lost, confused, or overwhelmed by a big decision.
This behavior involves a person pulling away from their sponsor, social interactions, skipping regular meetings, and staying home 24/7
Isolation
In which chapter of the Big Book are the foundational Twelve Steps formally introduced and outlined?
Chapter 5, How it Works
What is the phrase usually read at the end of the meeting to remind members that personal stories shared in the room must not be repeated outside?
Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here
Fundamental physical habit including drinking water, eating healthy, sleeping adequately- which helps keep the body stable?
Self- care
This phrase encourages people to focus on their own actions, flaws and recovery before trying to fix or point out others?
Clean your own side of the street?
This term describes a persons subconscious tendency to look back on active use times through a distorted lens, remembering only good times and not pain and consequences.
Romanticizing, or euphoric recall
What do each side of the triangle stand for (AA symbol)
Recovery, Unity, Service
Which tradition states that every group ought to be fully self- supporting, declining outside contributions?
Seventh tradition
What are the two main things mentioned frequently to practice daily to maintain balance and connection with a HP?
Prayer and Meditation
Put your own oxygen mask on first, you cannot give away what you don't have
This is the psychological trap of dwelling constantly on past mistakes, regrets, or perceived injustices, which builds up and can trigger a relapse.
Resentments
What is called the "number one offender" in the big book?
Resentment
A groups ultimate authority is expressed through this two- word concept, rather than any human leader or governing body
A "Loving God"
This specific physical action involves things like drinking glass of water, taking deep breaths when intense and short- term craving strikes, which allows the craving to naturally peak and pass?
Urge surfing
This instructional slogan advises people to stop trying to force outcomes and turn their problems over to a higher power or the natural flow of life.
Let go and let God.
This describes the mental state where a person convinces themselves they are uniquely flawed or different from everyone else in recovery, leading them to believe the standard tools wont work or they can return with no problem.
Terminal Uniqueness