Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me Workbook
Study Guide#83AA supplement to the Spiritual Awakening #83 Workbook

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651-647-9712

EAI hosted an introduction session by telephone in 2019 in support of the newly
published workbook Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me. You can find therecording in EAI’s audio library on the website. The session was interactive and might
help you prepare to start utilizing that workbook either as a group or individually.

Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me has a positive vision of thriving - movingbeyond just surviving. The workbook goes through the 12 Steps and addresses vital
recovery issues which were not covered in previous EA-approved literature including;● Recognizing, exploring, and healing the effects of childhood trauma in working
the 4th Step.
● A section exploring all family of origin roles and current roles.
● Exploration of healthy and unhealthy understandings of powerlessness.
● Exploring the new EA stages of recovery; Stabilization, Understanding, andThriving.
● Recovering from codependent and dysfunctional relationship patterns with EA’s
12 Steps.
● Powerful ways to work steps 6 through 12 which help transform negativethinking.
● Emphasizing compassion and kindness in working the 12 Steps.

Please consider the following:❖ Purchasing the Spiritual Awakening Within Me Workbook (#83)❖ Utilizing the Spiritual Awakening #83 Workbook readings in meetings❖ Hosting a new study group working through this Spiritual Awakening#83 Workbook❖ Listening to the introduction session

Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me Workbook Study Schedule Guide
EA’s Big Book Related Pages = EA BB Pgs
Week

Step: TopicPages

EA BB Pgs

Homework

1

Welcome & Introduction

5-9

Not Applicable

Not Applicable2

Step 1: Recovery Stage 1

10-15

41-45

Page 18

3

Step 1: Powerlessness

16-19

Not Applicable

Practice Check In4

Step 2: EA Sobriety

20-25

45-49

Page 24

5

Step 3

26-29

49-53

Page 29

6

Step 3: Sponsorship & Closing Recovery Stage 1

30-34

Not Applicable

Page 33

7

Step 4: Recovery Stage 2

35-40

53-57

Start Inventory

8

Step 4: Dysfunctional Family Typical Roles

41-45

Not Applicable

Finish Inventory & Page 43

9Step 4: Your Family Roles

46-50

Not Applicable

Page 47

10

Step 5 & Plateaus & Slips

51-5657-60

Page 54

11

Step 6

57-61

61-62

Page 6112

Step 6: Changing Negative/Obsessive Thinking

62-64

Not Applicable

Page 63

13

Step 7

65-70

63-65

Page 70

14

Step 7: Mental Illness

71

Not Applicable

Practice Page 70

15

Step 8

72-76

65-68

Page 75 & Page 76

16

Step 8: Codependency

77-83

Not Applicable

Write Amends List, Page 81 &Page 82

17

Step 9: Recovery Stage 3

84-87

68-71

Page 87

18

Step 9: Forgiving Self & Others

88-91

Not Applicable

Plan Amends

19

Step 10

92-10071-74

Page 99

20

Step 10: The Four A’s

101-104

Not Applicable

Page 103

21

Step 11105-108

74-78

Page 108

22

Step 11: Wholeness

109-111

Not Applicable

Read Page 133

23

Step 12112-118

78-82

Page 118

24

Step 12: Awakened Living & Closing

119-124

Not Applicable

Gratitude Journal & How Will
You Serve?

Remotely Accessible or Virtual Meeting Agenda Example

FIRST INTRODUCTION SESSION FOR PHONE OR VIRTUAL MEETINGS —● Open with Serenity Prayer● Welcome & Moderator Introduction● Explain participant controls (camera, microphone, etc.)● Review Schedule○ Allow time for questions● Show where to find EA Steps on EAI’s Website○ https://emotionsanonymous.org/literature/ea-program-basics/12-steps.html● Goal of Workbook Study Group● Allow time for any additional questionsWEEKLY SESSIONS FOR PHONE OR VIRTUAL MEETINGS —● Open with Serenity Prayer● Welcome & Moderator Introduction● Explain participant controls (camera, microphone, etc.)● Opening statement from Suggested Virtual Meeting Guide (#7A) if desired● Explain “Round Robin (RR)” sharing style● Use RR sharing style and check in● Use RR sharing style and share assignments and responses● Review schedule and assignments for next meeting● Use RR sharing style and check out● Allow time for questions● Closing statement from Suggested Virtual Meeting Guide (#7A) if desiredFace-to-Face Meeting Agenda Example

FIRST INTRODUCTION SESSION FOR FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS —● Open with Serenity Prayer● Welcome & Introductions● Review Schedule○ Allow time for questions● Show where to find EA Steps on EAI’s Website○ https://emotionsanonymous.org/literature/ea-program-basics/12-steps.html● Goal of Workbook Study Group● Allow time for any additional questionsWEEKLY SESSIONS FOR FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS —● Open with Serenity Prayer● Welcome & Moderator Introduction● Opening statement from Suggested Face-to-Face Meeting Guide (#7) if desired● Explain “Round Robin (RR)” sharing style● Use RR sharing style and check in● Use RR sharing style and share assignments and responses● Review schedule and assignments for next meeting● Use RR sharing style and check out● Allow time for questions● Closing statement from Suggested Face-to-Face Meeting Guide (#7) if desired

Frequently Asked Questions for Workbook Group Facilitators
1. Is it important to have a facilitator for the group and what is the role of the facilitator? It is notessential to have a facilitator, however the facilitator is someone who helps a group of people
understand their common objectives and assist them in this process. The facilitator preparesmaterials, coordinates the logistics of the group meeting, and moderates the meetings.
2. Does the facilitator function as a sponsor? It would depend on the facilitator to set theirboundaries. The suggestions are that the group co-sponsors each other or each person seeks out
their own sponsor.
3. What are the requirements for becoming a workbook facilitator? None, only the willingness to doservice for other members. It would be helpful or ideal if the person has been through the 12 Steps,
however it is not necessary.
4. Our group would like to start a 12 Step Study Group, however there is no one that has been
through the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. Is that okay? A group can still move forward with starting a12 Step Study Group by following the process and suggestions laid out in the Spiritual Awakening
Workbook (#83).
5. Are participants required to have sponsors? It is encouraged that participants find a sponsor when
they are ready or the group members may co-sponsor one another.
6. How does co-sponsorship work? Please view the page “What is Sponsorship/Co-Sponsorship?” on
EAI’s website or purchase/read the Sponsorship in EA (#25) pamphlet.
7. If the participant does elect to have a sponsor, what is the role of the sponsor since theparticipant is going through the 12 Steps with the 12 Step Study Group? The sponsor and sponsee
would come to an agreement of how their relationship would work. Please view the page “What isSponsorship/Co-Sponsorship?” on EAI’s website or purchase/read the Sponsorship in EA (#25)
pamphlet.
8. Can participating in the 12 Step Study Group be effective without a sponsor? Yes through theagreed co-sponsorship of another participant in the 12 Step Study Group.
9. What are the benefits of a remotely accessible or virtual study group? Convenience - low cost (noroom rental), accessible wherever you are able to connect online or have phone service, and notravel time.
10. What are the benefits of face-to-face groups? More personal because you are in the same physicalspace.
11. At what point do you stop accepting new participants? A general suggestion would be the groupwould close after the end of Step 2. Any latecomers would need to do the Step 1 and Step 2 workoutside of the meeting to catch up. The other option would be the group holds a group conscience
meeting to discuss the matter if it comes up.
12. What is the suggested size of a study group? The recommended size is six people (five participants
and one facilitator).
13. Is there a time limit on sharing? It is recommended that the group hold a group conscience
meeting to determine time limits and how long each person would be allowed to speak.

Now What?
Facilitators and groups need to inform EAI that they are creating a Spiritual Awakening#83 Workbook Study Group. Below is the information that EAI needs to know.

● What type of meeting?
○ Face-to-Face, Remotely Accessible by Phone, or Virtually Online■ If it is face-to-face● Where is the meeting?
○ City, State/Province, Zip Code, Country○ Location Name
○ Address■ If it is remotely accessible by phone● Phone Number● Access Code (if required)■ If it is virtual● Platform (Zoom, Skype, etc.)● Meeting ID● URL Link
● Password (if required)● Start Date
● Facilitator Contact Information○ Phone Number○ Email Address

Share flyers locally and meeting information with other EA members you know thatmight be interested in joining.
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Example Flyer(Group Name if desired; city, state/Platform, Day, Time & Time Zone) Announces
New Spiritual Awakening #83 Workbook Study Group
Welcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me has a positive vision of thriving - moving beyond
just surviving. The workbook goes through the 12 Steps and addresses vital recovery issues
which were not covered in previous EA-approved literature including;● Recognizing, exploring, and healing the effects of childhood trauma in working the 4thStep.
● A section exploring all family of origin roles and current roles.
● Exploration of healthy and unhealthy understandings of powerlessness.
● Exploring the new EA stages of recovery; Stabilization, Understanding, and Thriving.
● Recovering from codependent and dysfunctional relationship patterns with EA’s 12Steps.
● Powerful ways to work steps 6 through 12 which help transform negative thinking.
● Emphasizing compassion and kindness in working the 12 Steps.
The workbook came from members’ solid experience of joy and thriving that are possible in thethird stage of recovery. The workbook is available to purchase off of EA International’s website(www.emotionsanonymous.org), by emailing Sharon at shipping@emotionsanonymous.org, orcalling the Service Center at 651-647-9712.
For a Face-to-Face Meeting[Group Name if desired; otherwise you can use city, state EA Group] will be starting aWelcoming the Spiritual Awakening Within Me 12 Step Study Group on [start date]. We will bemeeting once a week for 24 weeks beginning on [start date] at [meeting location].
For a Remotely Accessible or Virtual Meeting[Group Name if desired; Platform, Day, Time & Time Zone] will be starting a Welcoming theSpiritual Awakening Within Me 12 Step Study Group on [start date]. We will be meeting once aweek for 24 weeks beginning on [start date] by [access information].
Please contact me if you are interested in joining.
Contact Information: Name, Phone Number and Email Address