Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Abstinence – Service Project Name Staying Abstinent Is the Best Service I Can Do Project Goal Demonstrate abstinence and recovery from compulsive eating Organizing Service Body N/A – individual Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Willingness to share the ups and downs … Continued
Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Service Project Name Traveling Hopefuls Project Goal Bring abstinence and strong recovery to an underserved or non-abstinent area to carry the hope that there is a solution. Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) A car (or public transport), abstinent volunteers, willingness, and … Continued
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
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
From the Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook (#485), Appendix D The following thirty questions are for use in daily writing and/or discussion with a sponsor by members who want to stop “slipping and sliding.” The questions are also recommended for those in relapse who want to recommit to their OA program. The OA literature referenced is available from … Continued
The Simplicity Project is a simple idea to help YOU stay abstinent! Got program? Got an index card and a pen? Brought to you by the World Service Business Conference Twelfth Step Within Committee. Download The Simplicity Project (PDF slides) in English.
Use this presentation to facilitate an in-depth review the definition of abstinence in OA and how it applies to your OA program. Learn how the OA Tools of Recovery, including a plan of eating, sponsorship, meetings support your abstinence. Examine other aspects of the OA program, such as your Higher Power, body image and weight, … Continued
The following literature is specifically helpful for obtaining and maintaining abstinence. Use literature every day to support you in keeping your abstinence and share the list with newcomers and sponsees to help them understand and find abstinence. You may also use the list to create meeting and workshop topics. English-language literature can be purchased on … Continued
This is an action plan for reclaiming and retaining our abstinence. If we are struggling or have had a slip or relapse, we may need to take different actions than before to renew our commitment to abstinence and recovery. The food is the last to go when a compulsive eater slips, relapses, or struggles. A … Continued
This writing exercise is an approach using the Twelve Steps of OA to deal with life’s challenges without turning to food. Enhance your recovery by using this document individually or as the focus of a workshop. © 2015 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. Board approved Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. World Service OfficeLocation: 6075 Zenith Court NE, Rio Rancho, … Continued