That book has always been helpful to me to work through the steps each year. It is essential reading for anyone trying to decide whether or not they are alcoholic. This coda book also has a very nice chapter five giving information that is valuable. This small guide is humbly submitted for those seeking a loving higher power and spiritual support in the. This small guide is humbly submitted for those seeking a loving higher power and spiritual support in the 12step journey to healthy and loving relationships. The 12 traditions were first forumulated by the alcoholics anonymous groups in their early years 1930s and 1940s.
I have worked the 12 steps with a sponsor but its worked by me over. Only step one, where we made the 100 percent admission we were powerless over alcohol, can be practiced with absolute perfection. We admitted we were powerless over others that our lives had become unmanageable. The twelve steps of codependents anonymous is reprinted from the website. The coda community uses the twelve steps and twelve traditions, which are the foundation for our program, and are guides to our personal behavior and attitudes. Twelve steps and twelve traditions is less hopeful than the big book about the results a person can expect from working the twelve steps. Sponsorship is a tool of coda and other 12 step programs in which a sponsor and a sponsee someone seeking the guidance of someone who has or is currently working the 12 steps and 12 traditions, use the program literature, workbooks, and other coda approved resources, to work the coda program. Coda member commits to working the program using this method, the 30 questions and daily journal checklist will move them gently through the first three steps using the coda blue book as the reference. 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. This small guide is humbly submitted for those seeking a loving higher power and spiritual support in the 12step journey to healthy and loving.
After they wrote about their discussions, the materi. We supply conference approved literature in english and spanish through our online store to anyone wishing to learn more about codependency and recovery. New 12 piece relationship toolkit, new sponsorship. It offers insight about the coda the 12 steps and 12 traditions, sponsorship, and many other coda tools. The steps and traditions contained here are those of coda codependents anonymous. Twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of codependents anonymous book. After they wrote about their discussions, the material was sent to the coda literature committee clc for editing. Reviewed in the united states on september 6, 2018. Step study groups may differ from coda meetings in other ways, determined by the group. There is no promise of a life of freedom from selfishness, or a new life of intimacy with spiritual power. The twelve traditions may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. The sense of community and belonging, which are the gifts of our program, begin at the group meeting level.
We have recovered from codependency by following the spiritual principles and precise instructions for a 12 step program as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, and we continue to experience the promises of recovery so long as we stay in fit spiritual condition by remaining rigorously honest and persisting in the program of action. The twelve steps reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book 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 the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. Starts newcomers listening and testing their understanding with such statements as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Coda doesnt license sponsors to treat codependency. The twelve steps reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. As part of working step 1 we recommend reading step 1 of aas book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, and discussing it with another person in recovery. The twelve steps may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc.
Finding solutions, peeling the onion, newcomers, plus many more titles. They are goals toward which we look, and the measuring sticks by which we estimate our progress. The twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of co. The 12 traditions of codependents anonymous our common welfare should come first. The big book or blue book is an essential part of many 12step programs. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of god as we understood god. Demonstrates using healthy interaction and continuous commitment to the process. This project started when a group of coda members began to meet weekly to discuss a step and the corresponding tradition. Excellent book for understanding co dependents issues. Coda big book, groups may also choose to use nonconference approved materials. Theres also a big section on other peoples experiences and recovery stories.
Demonstrates using healthy interaction with others and continuous commitment to the process. This book offers a lot of additional questions for a deepdive into the coda recovery program. The twelve steps and 12 traditions workbook codependents. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Codependents anonymous is a program of recovery from codependence. This is a work in progress and may be revised from time. Core is a not for profit service arm of codependents anonymous inc. The only requirement for membership in coda is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. If i put a price tag on my service work, im obligated to perform a personal service which diverts me from the spiritual purpose of my 12th step work. Friends and family of substance abusers new guide to working the 12steps for codependents this step study guide is based on information from codependents guide to the 12 steps by melody beattie. The twelve steps greater sacramento area coda community. Goes through the coda 12 steps and traditions in a very reflective style.
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. These traditions grew out of experiences within the groups of what worked and what didnt work concerning being effective in helping others to achieve and maintain sobriety. Other parts are adapted from various books of christian prayer in the spirit of the liturgy of the hours. Some of the ground is already covered in work assigned by my. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion.
The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. The traditions are helpful guides as we work our recovery in fellowship with other codependents. Twelve steps and twelve traditions and its brand of stepwork effects the nature of the twelve steps within aa. Codependents anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The doctors opinion chapter in the book alcoholics anonymous provides a medical view of addiction to alcohol. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore. Our mission is to reach codependents who still suffer through the experience, strength and hope shared by other codependents in our literature.
The 12 steps of codependents anonymous we admitted we were powerless over others that our lives had become unmanageable. 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. Coda offers no precise definition or diagnostic criteria for codependency. Seen in this light, step six is still diffi cult, but not at all. We have all learned to survive life, but in coda we are learning to live life. Coda blue book pocket edition codependents anonymous. The twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of codependents anonymous editor on. Codependents anonymous coda is a 12 step fellowship for people seeking loving and healthy relationships. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself.
Each of the 12 steps and 12 traditions are comprised of a number of questions and the. Content republished from the book codependents anonymous, isbn. In the coda book and our literature, you wont see the authors listed on the title page with degrees behind their names. The coda community uses the twelve steps and twelve traditions, which are the foundation for our program, and are guides to. It is a gracious work almost unimaginable that people would take the time to write something so empathic and. Some helpful tools for working through the steps include the 12 steps and 12 traditions workbook of codependents anonymous and working the steps as a group. Twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook of codependents. Although use of coda materials is highly recommended, especially the twelve steps and twelve traditions workbook and the codependents anonymous text a. Permission to reprint this material does not mean that coda, inc. The twelve steps and twelve traditions are reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.