Pdf codependents anonymous 12 steps workbook

The steps are similar to those in other 12 step programs with slight adaptations to fit codependents. Pages for notes, questions to assist with step work, charts to fill out to assist in step work. Codependents anonymous 12step codependency support group. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The following are the 12 steps of codependents anonymous, often abbreviated as coda. Those are good questions, ones that suggest you are really seeking recovery. Contains preamble, welcome, 12 steps, 12 traditions, and 12 promises. The format of the book is shaped around the 12 steps of codependents anonymous with each chapter going into detail about a step or two. It is currently in the process of being populated with helpful resources. Coda is a twelve step program for spiritual recovery and you are encouraged to read other coda. The precise instructions for taking the 12 steps is contained in the book, alcoholics anonymous. These are the foundation of our program, and you will come to find great comfort in them, one day at a time as you walk the path of recovery from codependence. 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. Twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of codependents.

We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of selfdiscoverylearning to love the self. When jesus is totally in the center of our lives and the foundation of all that we do, we are walking in. It is a stepbystep process of getting out of self and becoming godcentered. Tea ch e s the sponse that re overy take time and commitment every day, not just the one hour a week at hisher meeting. What is the current state of your relationships with these people. We rely upon the twelve steps and twelve traditions as adopted from. Twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of codependents anonymous book. The twelve steps reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.

It is not oa conference or boardapproved and does not represent oa as a whole. Demonstrates using healthy interaction and continuous commitment to the process. Miracles in progress online aa, alanon, aca, na, coda 12. In the anonymous recovery programs, you work through the steps on your own and at your own pace. Working the steps is simply applying the scriptures.

This is the official website of the general service office g. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The following are the 12 steps of dual recovery anonymous, which is often abbreviated as dra. The 12 steps that many recovery groups use are biblical principles backed up by numerous scripture verses. That book has always been helpful to me to work through the steps each year.

Step 11 exercises 1 thru 2 step 4 exercises 1 thru 5. Each of the 12 steps and 12 traditions are comprised of a number of questions and the opportunity for you to answer at your own pace. Codependency is doing for others what they are capable of doing for themselves. Codependent people try to meet their emotional or inner needs by controlling people, things and events on the outside. They struggle relentlessly to fill the great emotional hole or emptiness within themselves. The twelve steps greater sacramento area coda community. Each of the 12 steps and 12 traditions are comprised of a number of questions. Take out a sheet of paper or a notebook or a computer and.

Codependents anonymous coda is a 12 step fellowship for people seeking loving and healthy relationships. Often regular, listed coda meetings call themselves a step study when the focus of the. A 12 step program is more of a support system than anything else. Codependency emanates from unmet or blocked godgiven needs, such as love, acceptance, and security. The starter packet of codependents anonymous conference. Using the 30 questions page 5 for further information contact.

Working the steps with 30 questions from norcal coda. Core is a not for profit service arm of codependents anonymous inc. Keep in mind that trusted servants take direction from the fellowship. The twelve steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. This free download falls under codas fair use policy, which can be read here. Codatulsa 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. Step 1 miracles in progress codependents anonymous group. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. New guide to working the 12steps for codependents this step study guide is based on information from codependent s guide to the 12 steps by melody beattie.

Codependents anonymous is a 12step recovery program in which members aim to develop healthy relationships. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. There is no right or wrong way concerning how you work through your recovery as long as you follow the steps. Our mission is to reach codependents who still suffer through the experience, strength and hope shared by other codependents in our literature. We admitted we were powerless over others that our lives had become unmanageable. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of god as we understood god. Working the steps as a group codependents anonymous. The sponsee needs to have a copy of the codependents anonymous blue book. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of selfdiscovery learning to love the self. We suffer from many addictions and dysfunctions, and we share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. Your first meeting will introduce you to the twelve steps, the twelve traditions, the promises and more. Codependents anonymous coda portlandmetro meetings updated march 9, 2019 listed below are meetings of groups who use the twelve steps and twelve traditions of codependents anonymous coda as adopted from alcoholics anonymous as a program of recovery from codependency.

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. Welcome to codependents anonymous, a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Australia sponsorship program the first 14 days coda. When i was new in recovery i went to a movie called falling down about a man who just snaps on his way to work one day, he has a crime spree across the city where he helps people but acts out on every impulse, at the end of the movie, robert duvall, who is a police detective has a gun on him and says, drop the gun. From the forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous there is much more to life than being physically sober. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. The coda book contains commentary on all the steps and traditions. Jan 24, 2012 those of you who have found your way to a 12step program like alanon or codependents anonymous already know this. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. What is the particular incident that propelled you to begin attending a 12 step group. Explains how coda meetings work and how to participate. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.

Christcentered workbook on recovery and coordinating twelve. Dual recovery anonymous seeks to help men and women who experience a dual illness who are chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Step 4 childhood questions optional step 4 adolescence questions optional 64 week agenda we are currently using for the saturday meetings, including the pages of the book we read from and the exercise used each week. We supply conference approved literature in english and spanish through our online store to anyone wishing to learn more about codependency and recovery. Codependents draw to themselves not just another person, but also chemicals usually alcohol or drugs or behaviors shopping, busyness, sports, work, church activities or things food, money, sexuality. This project started when a group of coda members began to meet weekly to discuss a step and the corresponding tradition.

Coda australia sponsorship program the first 14 days. Rely on the wisdom embodied in the steps and traditions. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore. This is a work in progress and may be revised from time to time. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Codatulsa melody beattie codependents guide to the 12 steps step 1, exercise 8 we admitted we were powerless over others than our lives had becomes unmanageable 8.