Online Step Study? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

chip · 11-29-2006, 11:44 PM

Hello Friends.

In my area, because of my hours of work, I've missed out on step studies.

Is there any interest in having an online step study as a part of this forum? I would find this very helpful. Is there anybody who would like to help me study the steps of this program????
thanks,
chip

collinsmi · 11-30-2006, 12:20 AM

Yes!

GlassPrisoner · 11-30-2006, 12:21 AM

Chip, that sounds really cool, but........

Study is usually done taking turns reading aloud. Pausing here and there to share thoughts/comments. Face to face is best, but I can understand your dilemma.

I don't know how this could be done online. Maybe Microsoft meeting or some other program that uses a microphone ?

c'est la vie · 11-30-2006, 12:40 AM

Another recovery site has a "step study" where the members simply post their thoughts about the step. I don't think that reading aloud is the key to the discussion. I'm not sure if you can post the whole step or if you have to assume that each poster has read it on their own time. Perhaps you can urge folks to type out the paragraph they are referencing for ease of discussion.

barb dwyer · 11-30-2006, 04:02 AM

how?

I'm in

miss communicat · 11-30-2006, 06:27 AM

me too

**CarolD** · 11-30-2006, 09:38 AM

I think it sounds interesting..Great!!

Kellye C · 11-30-2006, 02:02 PM

I am doing a step study at my home group (second time around). We usually cover a couple of pages per meeting sometimes more depending on the step and number of participants.

If someone wants to head this up I would say perhaps posting a few paragraphs from the 12 x 12 starting at Step 1 and inviting comments and dialogue and then pick up where you left off and post the next part and so on. Is there an online version of the 12 x 12 anywhere? I was thinking it would be easier to cut and paste it rather than someone having to type it in.

I think it would be a great thing to do and I would love to participate.

Hugs to all,
Kellye

NoelleR · 11-30-2006, 02:14 PM

For me, the best step studies I've been to are those where the step is read from pgs 59/60 of the BB, and then the folks in the group give their understandings, opinions, and ESH on that particular step.

If I want the founders understandings, opinions, and/or ESH on the step, I can read the rest of the first 164 pgs of thre BB and the 12x12. After all, that's really all those pages are.....their opinions and understandings of the steps and how they worked them, and how they worked for them..... (o:

NoelleR
DOS: 6/23/86

psd4237 · 11-30-2006, 02:24 PM

I'm game. It's worth a try to see if we can make it work.

**CarolD** · 11-30-2006, 02:38 PM

What was done on another site ..about dot com

12 separate threads were started at once.
The header noted the Step
the first post was typed in the step

Then members shared as they proceeded.

It was kept simple that way...

I think that would be the way to begin here
but it's just my opinion.

**CarolD** · 11-30-2006, 02:45 PM

c'est Is that what you are doing at the other sie?

GreenFish · 11-30-2006, 03:51 PM

I'd try it. I like Carol's idea about 12 different threads, because I am still really new at this and only know a little bit about the first couple of steps.

dgillz · 11-30-2006, 04:03 PM

I'm in too.

Maybe we start 12 threads and place them in the "sticky" section, or create a whole new section. Members could then just pick whatever step(s) that they had in mind to study that day, or related to them that day.

scootinbabe · 11-30-2006, 09:53 PM

i'm in--i really need to work my program more

c'est la vie · 12-01-2006, 01:06 AM

Yes, Carol, that's pretty much what I saw. I think they staggered the start of each thread though to give some focus on each one for a couple weeks. Eventually there will be 12 separate threads kept as stickys so that members can post as thoughts occur to them.

It works great for newcomers to be able to look at the threads when they come in. They are welcome to read, then post their thoughts and it will draw even more commentary.

Kellye, I have a 12x12 online but I have to make sure it's one that can be posted here before I do that. We should also get a consensus as to what's going to be posted in the first post - just the step or the whole 12x12 version.

***Morning Glory*** · 12-01-2006, 09:29 AM

I put a step study forum on the top of this forum. I put 12 child forums in that forum.

See if that will work.

Tazman53 · 12-01-2006, 09:41 AM

I think that is a great idea!!! I would love to participate.

Morning Glory I must be blind in one eye and can not see out of the other, I don't see the forum you speak of.

Tazman53 · 12-01-2006, 09:50 AM

LOL I found them!

jlo34 · 12-01-2006, 10:54 AM

If anything needs typed in, I'll be happy to help!!!

igfan · 12-01-2006, 11:31 AM

sounds interesting.......i'm game

**CarolD** · 12-01-2006, 12:13 PM

Thank you Morning Glory...that is awesome!

I am so looking forward to this

**CarolD** · 12-01-2006, 01:20 PM

Doug...I aprreciate your help in setting this up!

**CarolD** · 12-01-2006, 01:24 PM

OK friends....the new Step Study is up and running!
Thanks for the input and ideas.

You can see it at the very top of this page
Please do come join in.

chip · 12-02-2006, 12:48 AM

Thanks Sooooo much!!!

I'm going to go over there right now!

You folks are the BEST.
chip

11-29-2006, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
chip Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: some where / no where Posts: 1,014	Online Step Study? Hello Friends. In my area, because of my hours of work, I've missed out on step studies. Is there any interest in having an online step study as a part of this forum? I would find this very helpful. Is there anybody who would like to help me study the steps of this program???? thanks, chip __________________ One Day At A Time.....

11-30-2006, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-30-2006, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
GlassPrisoner Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 2,683	Chip, that sounds really cool, but........ Study is usually done taking turns reading aloud. Pausing here and there to share thoughts/comments. Face to face is best, but I can understand your dilemma. I don't know how this could be done online. Maybe Microsoft meeting or some other program that uses a microphone ? __________________ Life Happens

11-30-2006, 04:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
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11-30-2006, 06:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
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11-30-2006, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	Another recovery site has a "step study" where the members simply post their thoughts about the step. I don't think that reading aloud is the key to the discussion. I'm not sure if you can post the whole step or if you have to assume that each poster has read it on their own time. Perhaps you can urge folks to type out the paragraph they are referencing for ease of discussion.

11-30-2006, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	I think it sounds interesting..Great!! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

11-30-2006, 02:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kellye C Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Highlands, TX Posts: 1,164 Blog Entries: 1	I am doing a step study at my home group (second time around). We usually cover a couple of pages per meeting sometimes more depending on the step and number of participants. If someone wants to head this up I would say perhaps posting a few paragraphs from the 12 x 12 starting at Step 1 and inviting comments and dialogue and then pick up where you left off and post the next part and so on. Is there an online version of the 12 x 12 anywhere? I was thinking it would be easier to cut and paste it rather than someone having to type it in. I think it would be a great thing to do and I would love to participate. Hugs to all, Kellye __________________ *Kellye C.* *Sobriety Date 8/8/04 - By God's Grace and A.A.*

11-30-2006, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
NoelleR Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,126	Step-Study? For me, the best step studies I've been to are those where the step is read from pgs 59/60 of the BB, and then the folks in the group give their understandings, opinions, and ESH on that particular step. If I want the founders understandings, opinions, and/or ESH on the step, I can read the rest of the first 164 pgs of thre BB and the 12x12. After all, that's really all those pages are.....their opinions and understandings of the steps and how they worked them, and how they worked for them..... (o: NoelleR DOS: 6/23/86

11-30-2006, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
psd4237 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BUFFALO, NY Posts: 32	I'm game. It's worth a try to see if we can make it work.

11-30-2006, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	What was done on another site ..about dot com 12 separate threads were started at once. The header noted the Step the first post was typed in the step Then members shared as they proceeded. It was kept simple that way... I think that would be the way to begin here but it's just my opinion. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

11-30-2006, 02:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	c'est Is that what you are doing at the other sie? __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

11-30-2006, 03:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
GreenFish Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 61	I'd try it. I like Carol's idea about 12 different threads, because I am still really new at this and only know a little bit about the first couple of steps.

11-30-2006, 04:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
dgillz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,458	I'm in too. Maybe we start 12 threads and place them in the "sticky" section, or create a whole new section. Members could then just pick whatever step(s) that they had in mind to study that day, or related to them that day. __________________ He should be fine...if he survives the detox process that is..... Any quotes from the big book of AA are from the first edition, or are otherwise exempt from copyright infringement under the "fair use doctrine".

11-30-2006, 09:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	i'm in--i really need to work my program more

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Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 9,745	LOL I found them! __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

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12-01-2006, 01:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
c'est la vie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a better place Posts: 1,405	Yes, Carol, that's pretty much what I saw. I think they staggered the start of each thread though to give some focus on each one for a couple weeks. Eventually there will be 12 separate threads kept as stickys so that members can post as thoughts occur to them. It works great for newcomers to be able to look at the threads when they come in. They are welcome to read, then post their thoughts and it will draw even more commentary. Kellye, I have a 12x12 online but I have to make sure it's one that can be posted here before I do that. We should also get a consensus as to what's going to be posted in the first post - just the step or the whole 12x12 version.

12-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Morning Glory* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 9,968 Blog Entries: 2	I put a step study forum on the top of this forum. I put 12 child forums in that forum. See if that will work.

12-01-2006, 09:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 9,745	I think that is a great idea!!! I would love to participate. Morning Glory I must be blind in one eye and can not see out of the other, I don't see the forum you speak of. __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

12-01-2006, 10:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	If anything needs typed in, I'll be happy to help!!!

12-01-2006, 11:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
igfan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 782	sounds interesting.......i'm game

12-01-2006, 12:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Thank you Morning Glory...that is awesome! I am so looking forward to this __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-01-2006, 01:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Doug...I aprreciate your help in setting this up! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-01-2006, 01:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	OK friends....the new Step Study is up and running! Thanks for the input and ideas. You can see it at the very top of this page Please do come join in. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-02-2006, 12:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
chip Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: some where / no where Posts: 1,014	Thanks Sooooo much!!! I'm going to go over there right now! You folks are the BEST. chip __________________ One Day At A Time.....

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