Coda literature is available from your local coda meeting. It focuses on not just surviving life, as codependents have previously learned to do, but instead on learning how to enjoy living life. While this is a requirement for alcoholics anonymous participation, the program goes so much deeper than this. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other codependents, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. We use literature for our own understanding, as part of our recovery and for working the 12 steps, the coda recovery program. How and why does a 12 step program work for compulsive eating. What would you have to face in your own life if you stopped trying to control someone or. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include any actingout or obsessivecompulsive addiction patterns such as, drugs and all mind altering substances, sugarfoodovereating, nicotine, gambling, sex love pornography, electronic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums offers online alcoholics anonymous aa, alanon family group, adult children anonymous aca, narcotics anonymous na, and codependents anonymous coda 12 step meetings and general 12 step support chat. We meet to work through the 12 steps as outlined in the red book. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. Codependents anonymous is a fellowship of men and women. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Members are encouraged to build a relationship with a higher power, which does not have to be god. The twelve steps of gamblers anonymous for step meetings pdf. The basis of our program is the twelve steps and twelve traditions of codependents anonymous, inc. Core is a not for profit service arm of co dependents anonymous inc.
The twelve steps of codependents anonymous is reprinted from the website. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of god as we understood god. We rely on the twelve steps and twelve traditions for knowledge and wisdom. The fellowship service manual of codependents anonymous approved csc 20. Using the 30 questions page 5 for further information contact. We admitted we were powerless over foodthat our lives had become unmanageable. Click download or read online button to get codependents guide to the twelve steps book now.
This method suggests a simple strategy for both the sponsor and. The starter packet of codependents anonymous conference. We supply conference approved literature in english and spanish through our online store to anyone wishing to learn more about codependency and recovery. It is often used by coda codependents anonymous members for step study purposes.
They help members to develop positive relationships with themselves and others. The meeting uses the twelve steps and twelve traditions of co. Free literature downloads the twelve steps of gamblers. Core is a not for profit service arm of codependents anonymous inc. The goal of the 12 steps of aa is to change the way you think. We were celebrating the 30th birthday of region 9 so we had the name of a principle and its step traditionconcept written on a piece of paper and put inside a balloon. In coda, there are many suggested ways to find a sponsor and work the twelve steps. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts does not mean that a. What all coda members share in common are these twelve steps and twelve traditions. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. Codependents guide to the twelve steps melody beattie on. This step study guide is based on information from codependents guide to the 12 steps by melody beattie. The twelve steps reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
For an indepth study of the twelve steps, read the twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition available from our bookstore. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. The fellowship service manual is a fabulous resource that contains all kinds of. We rely upon the wisdom, knowledge, twelve steps, twelve traditions, as adopted for our purpose from alcoholics anonymous, as the principles of our programme and guide to living healthy lives. If you are new to coda and would like to find out more. Only narcotics anonymous conference or fellowshipapproved literature and tapes are used in na meetings. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. Using the 30 questions page 2 for further information contact. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The following are the 12 steps of codependents anonymous, often abbreviated as coda. This is to ensure a clear, consistent, and focused message of recovery. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Contains preamble, welcome, 12 steps, 12 traditions, and 12. Through applying the twelve steps and principles in coda to our daily life and relationships, both present and past, we can. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Codas twelve steps and twelve traditions offer guidance for maintaining healthy relationships and having healthy meetings. Coda therapy relies upon a set of 12 steps for recovery. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you would like a newcomers kit with several brochures suitable for people just starting to explore coda, either pick one from a local meeting or download. These are the principles of our program and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships. A guide through the 12 steps as outlined in the aca red. The 12 steps of aa do really work, and there are several reasons why this is. This small guide is humbly submitted for those seeking a loving higher power and spiritual support in the 12 step journey to healthy and loving relationships. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Through applying the twelve steps and principles in coda. The twelve steps greater sacramento area coda community. That book has always been helpful to me to work through the steps each year.
The fellowship service manual of codependents anonymous. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12 step course using the idiots guide. The main reason is that the 12 steps of aa do not solely focus on not drinking alcohol. As a whole, coda has no opinion on outside books, treatment programs, or therapies related to codependency. Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. Common symptoms of emotional insecurity are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. Members of coda adhering to the 12 steps pledge to engage in the following twelve promises.
Coda is a fellowship of people who seek healthy relationships. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. What is the current state of your relationships with these people. Codependents anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The fellowship service manual of codependents anonymous approved csc 20 coda fellowship service manual page 3 last revision.
Codependents guide to the twelve steps download ebook. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. The twelve steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. Miracles in progress online aa, alanon, aca, na, coda 12. Although separate entities, we should always cooperate with all twelve step recovery programmes. A sponsor is not therapist, bank, grocery store, babysitter, or taxi. A sponsor is a person with a working knowledge of the twelve steps and twelve traditions who shares their experience, strength, and hope. Meetings usually last an hour or an hourandahalf, and.
The 12 step recovery program for people who need to be needed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Permission to use the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous for adaptation granted by aa world services, inc. Coda tulsa melody beattie codependents guide to the 12 steps step 1, exercise 3 we admitted we were powerless over others than our lives had becomes unmanageable 3. Permission to reprint this material does not mean that coda, inc. Coda tulsa melody beattie codependents guide to the 12 steps step 1, exercise 5 we admitted we were powerless over others than our lives had becomes unmanageable 5. If we have both these things, well be able to work through more specific fears and go through with the admissions we need to make in this step. Coda australia literature official website of codependents anonymous. We admitted we were powerless over others that our lives had become unmanageable. However, codependents anonymous offers a 12 step, comprehensive recovery program. The coda steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc.