Step 8 Basics
To make a list of all persons we have harmed and become willing to make amends to them is the main goal of this step.
What is Step 8?
This tool is commonly used to create an amends list?
What is a written inventory?
This is one reason people struggle with willingness in step 9.
What is fear of rejection or facing consequences?
We lose this as a result of making amends.
What is fear of people and of economic insecurity?
Bill W and Dr. Bob
Who were the 2 co-founders of AA?
This steps requires _____ before making amends, without which, the amends may not be sincere or effective.
What is willingness?
Recovery requires accountability, even when it is difficult. This emotion contributes to excluding people from our amends list, thereby preventing accountability.
What is fear?
This is the process of cultivating willingness.
What is making amends in the now column.
Step 9 says this about our past mistakes.
What is will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it?
The year AA was founded.
What is 1935?
That our behavior caused harm to others, and we must take responsiblity.
What does Step 8 help us to recognize about our past actions?
This is the time period to consider for including those we have harmed on the list.
What is the whole or entire life?
(We do not limit the list to include only those from our drinking or drugging days.)
_____ or _____ can help develop the willingness to make amends.
What is prayer or meditation?
Sincere amends has this effect on relationships.
What is rebuilds trust and improves connections?
This book contains the 12 steps?
What is The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous?
It allows us to fully acknowledge the harm we have caused
What is self-honesty?
We should consider this when deciding HOW to make amends to someone.
What is whether direct or indirect amends are most appropriate?
Sometimes, amends are made while this is still present, interfering with the effectiveness or an amends.
What is resentment?
This is a common feeling after making amends.
What is a sense of peace and emotional relief?
This early spiritual movement signicantly influenced the founding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
What is the Oxford Groups?
Step 8 helps us to address these two emotions.
What is guilt and shame?
This person can help us review our amends list.
What is a sponsor or trusted AA member?
Taking ____ is necessary for spiritual progress, which contributes to personal growth.
This helps release resentment and promote healing and is important in Step 9.
What is forgiveness (of self and others)?
These are the principles which guide Steps 8 and 9.
What is humility and brotherly love?