Preventing Relapse

Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Recovery/Carry the Message Project Name Preventing Relapse Project Goal To help those in need Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) List of suggestions/ideas below Results On the path to recovery Preventing Relapse/Ways to Support Those in Relapse OA Board-approved. © Overeaters Anonymous, … Continued

Twelve Steps to a Slip

Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Abstinence Project Name Twelve Steps to a Slip Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Access to a computer to print Twelve Steps to a Slip (below) on card stock. The card, folded in half, is 4 ½ inches (about 114 mm) wide … Continued

Fifteen Questions

Now that you have found Overeaters Anonymous, you may want to make sure our program is right for you. Many of us have found it useful to answer the following questions to help determine if we have a problem with compulsive eating. Are You a Compulsive Eater? Yes No 1. Do I eat when I’m … Continued

Availability of Translated Literature

Dear Service Bodies of Overeaters Anonymous, The International Publications and Translations Committee wants to ensure all registered OA service bodies that have translated OA-approved literature into a language other than English and that have received License 2 from the World Service Office know that they may distribute and sell that translated literature worldwide. The authorized … Continued

Suggested Step-Study Meeting Format

Note: This format may be used as part of a Step study or as part of an OA meeting. OA-approved literature is the primary reference for working the Steps. However, numerous OA members have requested an OA-approved format for studying the Steps. As a result, the Board-Approved Literature Committee created this document. If you are … Continued

Suggested Telephone Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our program, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group should modify this format to better suit its needs. Important Information About the Meeting Phone Bridge Number: __________ Access … Continued

Suggested Lifeline Meeting Format

1. Opening “Welcome to the [day and time] __________ Lifeline discussion meeting of Overeaters Anonymous. My name is __________. I am a compulsive eater and the leader for this meeting.” 2–13. Welcome and Further Remarks Refer to the Suggested Meeting Format (available in the Document Library at oa.org) or use your group’s choice of opening … Continued

Suggested Reading and Writing Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our pro­gram, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group may modify this format to better suit its needs. Note: The Suggested Reading and Writing Meeting Format includes readings … Continued

Suggested Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our pro­gram, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group may modify this format to better suit its needs. Note: Please open the meeting NO later than ten minutes … Continued

Newcomers Meetings: A Leader’s Kit

A guide for leaders and other OA members interested in meetings for beginner members OA Board-Approved Literature©2003 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 1/2024. Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. World Service OfficeLocation: 6075 Zenith Court NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USAMailing address: PO Box 44727, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4727, USATelephone: +1 505-891-2664