These are the principles of our program and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships. These are the 12 steps of recovery from the original 12 step program, alcoholics anonymous, which was started in 1935. Goes through the coda 12 steps and traditions in a very reflective style. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Our sharing helps us to free the emotional bonds of our past and the compulsive control of our present. Core is a not for profit service arm of codependents anonymous inc. What would you have to face in your own life if you stopped trying to control someone or something. The 12 steps and 12 traditions of oa overeaters anonymous. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. For the steps below, you can click on the more about. The suggested format for response is to copy the statement from the selfstudy guide in bold type, and then, for those standards that require a narrative explanation, follow with the narrative response and the appendix location of the supporting documentation an electronic copy of the selfstudy guide is provided to simplify this task. Coda twelve steps codependents anonymous codaportland.
Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous hazelden betty ford. Sometimes the things we feel so ashamed of are things that happened to us that were not at all our fault. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. If you are new to the concept of codependency, this will dispel some of your fears around the subject and if you are already a coda member, then it is essential reading. Twelve steps of recovery, knowing that as i am willing to live this program, share the fellowship, and walk with god, i am free. Introduction to twelve step groups facilitators guide. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of god as we understood god. Like the twelve steps, the twelve traditions have their origins in alcoholics anonymous. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. S we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. A guide to the 12 steps this pamphlet contains a description of one method for taking the twelve steps of cocaine anonymous.
Theres also a big section on other peoples experiences and recovery stories. For instance, name the people to whom you would like to make amends. The fellowship service manual of codependents anonymous. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. We have all carried secrets about our shamefulness that need to be healed and released. The first 12 step program began with alcoholics anonymous a. That book has always been helpful to me to work through the steps each year.
Through applying the twelve steps and principles in coda to our daily life and relationships, both present and past, we can. The sponsee also keeps track of working their coda program on the my daily coda program journal checklist sheet. Coda is based on aa alcoholics anonymous and uses an adapted version of their twelve steps and traditions as. To help us work the twelve steps, cocaine anonymous uses a text entitled alcoholics anonymous, commonly referred to as the big book. Coda literature is available from your local coda meeting. Permission to reprint this material does not mean that coda, inc.
The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is based on the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, and the twelve concepts. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. These twelve traditions are to the groups what the twelve steps are to the individual. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others 2. I can expect a miraculous change in my life by working the program of codependents anonymous. Principle themesolution action defect result hope cornerstone he can openminded willingness act as if contempt cynicism defiance beliefcomfort. Twelve promises of codependents anonymous may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. The coda prayers may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. We rely on the twelve steps and twelve traditions for knowledge and wisdom.
We supply conference approved literature in english and spanish through our online store to anyone wishing to learn more about codependency and recovery. The feeling of emptiness and loneliness will disappear. Our admissions of personal powerlessness fi nally turn out to be fi rm bedrock upon which happy and purposeful lives may be built. The twelve steps greater sacramento area coda community. Codatulsa 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. Using the 30 questions page 6 for further information contact.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. We admitted we were powerless over cocaine and all other mind altering substances that our lives had become unmanageable. It is often used by coda codependents anonymous members for step study purposes. The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous have been reprinted and adapted with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We admitted we were powerless over others that our lives had become unmanageable. We are using the book codependents guide to the twelve steps by melody beattie. We know that little good can come to any alcoholic who joins a. Step ten prayer in this moment, i live my life in a new way. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. Who are you holding responsible for your emotions, finances, and health. Draft january 2011 how does the position of better than or. Since then the steps have been adapted for al anon for people who have been affected by the alcoholism of a loved one, oa for people with eating disorders, na for people with drug.
Codas twelve steps and twelve traditions offer guidance for maintaining. As i continue to open my heart and mind, little by little, one day at a time, i reveal my true self, mend my relationships, and touch god step eleven prayer. This step study guide is based on information from codependents guide to the 12 steps by melody beattie. Codatulsa melody beattie codependents guide to the 12 steps step 1, exercise 6 we admitted we were powerless over others than our lives had becomes unmanageable 6.
The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. The twelve steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment that outline a course of action for tackling problems including alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsion. They are suggested principles to ensure the survival and growth of the many groups that compose overeaters anonymous. As i make an honest effort to work the twelve steps and follow the twelve traditions 1 i know a new sense of belonging. The twelve steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. The twelve steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of co dependents anonymous, inc.
The twelve steps of the program are listed above and on the steps page in generic form. Berlins aaba song everybody step from 1921 was considered overtly. Codependents anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Here we begin to practice all twelve steps of the program in our daily lives so that we and those about us may find emotional sobriety. Codatulsa melody beattie codependents guide to the 12 steps step 9 exercise 2. The coda steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. The new york times bestselling selfhelp book that offers advice on how to find and choose the recovery program for you, as well as a directory of the wide range of twelve step programs, including aa, codependents anonymous, codependents of sex addicts, adult children of alcoholics, and more.
Click here to open one file that contains all exercises for all steps, or click a specific step below. In coda, there are many suggested ways to find a sponsor and work the twelve steps. Coda is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to. The twelve step programs are well known for their use in recovering from addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. The twelve steps of codependents anonymous is reprinted from the website.
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