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LITERATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Codependents Anonymous, Book
In-depth readings on recovery Steps and Traditions, our Fellowship, common questions, and personal stories from codependents.
Codependents Anonymous Pocket Edition, Book
In-depth readings on recovery Steps and Traditions, our Fellowship and common questions, without the personal stories.
12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Workbook
Takes the reader through the Steps & Traditions with a brief explanation followed by a series of questions. For individual or group study. Now spiral bound.
In This Moment Daily Meditation, Book
Has a meditation for each day of the year, written by codependents for codependents.
BOOKLETS
Peeling the Onion, Booklet
Characteristics of Codependents revisited. Codependents look at love, sex & relationship addiction and avoidance.
Tools for Recovery, Booklet
Members share experience, strength & hope with different tools useful in their recovery.
Common Threads of Codependency, Booklet
Codependents talk about codependency, recovery, relapse and authenticity.
Making Choices, Booklet
Offers guidance in recognizing how to make choices that support our recovery. Explores healthy vs. codependent behaviors in various circumstances.
Carrying the Message, Booklet
Practical examples of healthy service work essential to the continuation of any meeting and to CoDA as a whole. How to say “yes” to service work.
Building CoDA Community: Healthy Meetings Matter, Booklet
Recommendations that contribute to safe, strong, healthy meetings.
12 Piece Relationship Toolkit, Booklet
The purpose of this booklet is to serve as a companion to CoDA’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Workbook in support of our Tradition Three, a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
Traditionally Speaking: Finding Solutions, Booklet
This booklet expands our understanding of CoDA’s Twelve Traditions. Members share their experience in applying the spiritual principles of CoDA meetings and service work to improve all their relationships: in CoDA, at home, at work, and everywhere.
HANDBOOKS
Newcomers Handbook, Handbook
A detailed description of the CoDA program. Includes copies of key documents used in recovery and meetings. Now in booklet size for easier reading.
Sponsorship: What's In It For Me?, Handbook
Addresses both sides of sponsorship. Explains why we need sponsors and identifies some of the personal benefits gained from sponsoring others.
12 Step Handbook, Handbook
A detailed look at each of the Twelve Steps and how they apply to daily life.
Experiences with Crosstalk, Handbook
Experience, strength, and hope on what crosstalk is and how some members deal with it. Useful for groups.
PAMPHLETS
What is CoDA?, Pamphlet, click link to read*
An introduction to Co-Dependents Anonymous. Features a basic list of characteristics for self-evaluation. Also available in an unfolded pack of 100 at bulk price. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Am I Codependent?, Pamphlet, click link to read*
Lists patterns and characteristics of codependency. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Welcome to Codependents Anonymous, Pamphlet, click link to read*
Includes the CoDA Welcome and the Twelve Steps. Perfect for the newcomer. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Attending Meetings, Pamphlet, click link to read*
Explains how CoDA meetings work and how to participate. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Communication and Recovery, Pamphlet, click link to read*
A look at old (codependent) patterns of communication & how healthier communication can be learned. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Establishing Boundaries, Pamphlet, click link to read*
An explanation of boundaries, an exploration of different types of boundaries and how they can be established and maintained in a healthy way. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Using the 12 Traditions, Pamphlet
An explanation of each of the Twelve Traditions and how to apply them. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Your First Meeting, Pamphlet, click link to read*
A pamphlet aimed at clients of professionals and new members. Also available in an unfolded pack of 100 with bulk pricing. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
Information for Professionals, Pamphlet, click link to read*
An introduction of Co-Dependents Anonymous for the Professional. Ideal for counselors, doctors, or other professionals working in the recovery field. Combined with “Your First Meeting” it makes excellent Outreach Material. This free download falls under CoDA's Fair Use Policy, which can be read here.
*These pamphlets are available from CoRe. They are provided here for one per person; for a teacher/counselor, copies for each of their clients.
For meetings, copies can be made for handouts to newcomers, one per newcomer, but please note when printing in any quantity, they are less expensive to purchase through CoRe (www.corepublications.org) or from the LA CoDA Literature Committee.
All items are copyrighted, and no changes may be made to the content.
SPECIAL ITEMS
A pocket-size collection of positive affirmations for recovering codependents.A pocket-size booklet containing a collection of positive affirmations for recovering codependents.
CoDA Institutional Meeting Handbook
Free download from www.coda.org. CoDA program information & general information for having a CoDA meeting in jails, prisons, and institutions.
Free download from www.coda.org.
Part 1 is intended for all members of CoDA, particularly those who intend to do service work.
Part 2, the Meeting Handbook, is intended for those wanting to start or help run a meeting. It is recommended that all meetings have a copy of this part.
Part 3 is intended for use by those currently or considering doing service at the levels between meetings and CoDA, Inc.
Part 4 is intended for use by those currently or considering doing service at the CoDA, Inc. level. It is strongly recommended for all those who will be attending a CoDA Service Conference (CSC).
Part 5 contains more detailed information related to the various service entities that exist at the CoDA Inc. service level, including the CoDA Board of Trustees, the various committees, other working groups and individual positions.
The Glossary contains definitions of terms used in the FSM and is intended to be helpful to people who are not familiar with all our terminology.
CHIPS & MEDALLIONS
Monthly Chips
Some meetings hand out chips & medallions to celebrate time in program. These colorful chips mark 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 months and newcomer arrivals.
Yearly Medallions
Some meetings hand out chips & medallions to celebrate time in program. These medallions mark yearly anniversaries.
SPEAKER CDs
Speaker CDs
13 CDs available. Can be used in place of lead shares for Speaker-style meetings. CoDA members share on the following topics:
Personal Sharing on the Twelve Steps
Codependency & Shame
Newcomers & Sponsorship
I Feel Like I've Come Home
Turning Points
Walking My Road of Happy Destiny
How Empty of Me to Be So Full of You
Hope For A New Day | I Thought I'd Be Happy As An Adult
The Promises | A Pocket Full of Anger
I Didn't Need Anyone Anymore | I Don't Surrender Easily
The Greatest Gift | CoDA Is God’s Program | The Wildest Thing
I Have a Family Today | Look Within | Women’s Issues
Who’s Got My Soul | My Inner Child | Relationships and Intimacy
Group Service Representatives (GSRs) can restock on updated Meeting Lists and "Recovery from Codependency" pamphlets at the monthly LA CoDA Intergroup meeting at no charge.
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