Many of us have found that we cannot abstain from compulsive eating unless we use some or all of oas nine tools of recovery. Overeaters anonymous is a fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet in order to help solve a common problem compulsive overeating, which includes obesity, anorexia and bulimia. The program is the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous, or alcoholics anonymous, or any of the anonymous programs. As a covid19 precaution, this inperson meeting has transitioned to a zoom meeting. Telephone, online, and nonrealtime options are available. This is an eating disorder treatment center, but per our traditions we do not endorse or lend the oa name to this outside facility.
Oa has developed its own literature specifically for those who eat. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. This is an eating disorder treatment center, but per our traditions we do not endorse or lend the. However, the concept of food addiction is highly controversial meule, 2015. Sep 19, 2012 bible study literature it took me 20 years in 12 step recovery before i understood a very important fact. Aug 20, 2018 overeaters anonymous oa is a 12step mutual help group founded in 1960 to support individuals who perceive themselves as food addicts suler and barthelomew, 1986.
Donalds share from the saturday morning step study, chips, speaker meeting includes the following themes. Cds are fully guaranteed, protected in clam shell cases, and discreetly shipped in bubble wrap mailers. Tons of free information as well as a wellstocked bookstore chock full of oa approved literature. Oaapproved books, such as overeaters anonymous, second edition, the twelve steps and. The nine tools of oa overeaters anonymous region ten. Others use a different set of questions to get started or use writing topics individualized for the sponsees situation. This includes oa conference and boardapproved literature and aa. Oct 03, 20 oa big book study in copenhagen, denmark, 20. Meetings by day orange county intergroup of overeaters. Donald, member since 2015, identifies as a compulsive overeater. Statement on literature that is not oaapproved business conference policy.
Oa inland empire po box 56021 riverside, ca 92517 include your meeting number with the donation can be found on the meeting list r2 10% overeaters anonymous region 2 4733 torrance blvd, pmb 335 torrance, ca 90503 you can mail your donation along with your meeting number or you can donate with a credit card below. The twelve step workbook of overeaters anonymous second. Read personal stories from those who have struggled with compulsive eating and other addictions in this overeaters anonymous literature. The following are the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous, also referred to as oa. Everything you need to lead a journey through the 12 steps, including leader scripts, fourth step inventory worksheets. The overeaters anonymous diet is an organization that focuses on getting people with different eating disorders back on the right track. Pacifica baptist church 2070 francisco blvd, 1st floor pacifica sylvia 4155162961. Howovereaters anonymous northern california howoa intergroup. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to. There are telephone recordings available for the past 30 days of phone meetings. Apr 11, 2020 donald, member since 2015, identifies as a compulsive overeater. Literature study virtual meeting inperson on hold until. Overeaters anonymous is based upon the work of alcoholics anonymous.
Created specifically as a study of the oa twelve step recovery program, the second edition has been updated, improved, and revised for clarity and inclusivity. Local meetings overeaters anonymous gold coast intergroup. Overeaters anonymous meetings in the south sound, including. This is the workbook edition of oas keystone bookthe twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Victor hugo, when one is a stranger to oneself then one is estranged from others too. Overeaters anonymous literature 12 step literature. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Oa twelve step workshop and study guide virtual region. Sacramento valley intergroup of overeaters anonymous.
Great perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers. The following oaapproved literature will be used in the workshop sessions and homework assignments. Anyone with a problematic relationship with food is welcomed. Created specifically as a study of the oa twelve step recovery program, the second edition has been updated, improved, and revised for. Together, you can discover proven ways to incorporate the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous into a way of livingand a use it to lead a group of oa members or oneonone with your sponsees. Literature study with a different program text used as a source each week. Oaapproved books, such as overeaters anonymous, second edition, the twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous and for today. It is a good idea to reach out to the contact person to make sure the meeting information on this list is current. Greater seattle intergroup literature list contact david. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters. Following is aa literature that is also oaapproved. All of those tools i listed are not the program of oa, or aa. Suggestion or a must askitbasket lifeline article overeaters.
The documents, as well as the step study available below, are not oaapproved literature. Overeaters anonymous oa is a twelvestep program for people with problems related to food. Theoretically, each person can choose his or her own food plan, and this plan could be normal eating. Other research has found binge eaters in oa had better success than. Oaapproved books, such as overeaters anonymous second edition. Most important is the flagship book alcoholics anonymous, referred to in the rooms of recovery as the big book. As a courtesy, please identify yourself as a family member or health care professional before the meeting starts. Overeaters anonymous oa is a twelvestep program for people with problems related to food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics. You do not have to register to attend an oa meeting. Inperson meetings have been suspended and have moved to either zoom videoconferencing or teleconferencing. Olympia, lacey, yelm, centralia, shelton, and aberdeen. Family members and health care professionals may observe any meeting designated as open. Literature shop overeaters anonymous south and east england.
This in depth study leaves the listener with a clear understanding of how the big book can be used by members of overeaters anonymous. Welcome to overeaters anonymous oaa community of people who through shared experience, strength, and hope are recovering from unhealthy relationships with food and body image. Open literature about us overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Overeaters anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Oa inland empire riverside and san bernardino counties. Others use a different set of questions to get started or use. These overeaters anonymous workbooks help you work through the process by finding acceptance and words of encouragement. It is a comprehensive guide to help guide your journey through the twelve steps of overeaters anonyous. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. Together, you can discover proven ways to incorporate the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous into a way of livingand a life beyond our wildest dreams. Oa provides a wealth of resources to aid in your recovery from compulsive overeating. Please see each meeting below for instructions on how to join that particular meeting.
We highly recommend you use this resource, substituting the words. Overeaters anonymous of san francisco on apple podcasts. Read how members have found physical, emotional, and spiritual healing that we dont. Overeaters anonymous is for individuals who have a problem with food in any area of their life compulsive overeating, undereating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or overexercising. They are all good tools that help me in my recovery. Although most people in oa rely on a rigid food plan, this is not a mandated by oa world services. Oa literature may be purchased at the oasis during any regularly scheduled meeting at the. Youve taken steps to get hereeven if its only by being curious. In overeaters anonymous, abstinence is the action of refraining from compulsive eating. Overeaters anonymous quotes author of the twelve steps. Overeaters anonymous oa is a 12step mutual help group founded in 1960 to support individuals who perceive themselves as food addicts suler and barthelomew, 1986. Oaapproved books, such as overeaters anonymous, second edition, the twelve steps and twelve.
They simply reflect the personal experience, strength, and hope, of oa members who use the directions found in the big book to work the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous. Middle tennessee intergroup of oa the barnes building 392 harding place, suite 110 nashville, tn 37211 6156697078. It represents the experience of some members of overeaters anonymous. Overeaters anonymous claims overeaters anonymous ingredients the science or lack thereof behind overeaters anonymous word on the street about overeaters anonymous the bottom line. First congregational church, 2000 humboldt street, santa rosa, ca corner of silva and humboldt type. Bible study literature it took me 20 years in 12 step recovery before i understood a very important fact. Overeaters anonymous oa is a 12step program for people who suffer from compulsive overeating. Jan 01, 2018 this is the workbook edition of oas keystone bookthe twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition. The following list shows those aaconferenceapproved books and booklets with original dates of 2010 or earlier. Explicit tools are those described in the oa approved literature. The middle tennessee intergroup office of oa is temporarily closed due to covid19. The literature from aa can be very useful to us as well. Twelve step workshop and study guide overeaters anonymous.
A plan of eating, sponsorship, meetings, telephone, writing, literature, anonymity, service and action plan. We want to make sure that someone is there to welcome you when you arrive at a meeting that you have never visited before. You can view what oa has to offer by going to oa world services link for literature. Jul 02, 2019 12 aa or oa 1212 focus ls literature study sv simi valley important. Oas third tradition states that the only requirement for memberships is a. How overeaters anonymous northern california howoa intergroup. Everything you need to lead a journey through the 12 steps, including leader scripts, fourth step inventory worksheets and selected references from o a approved literature. Oa region iii the central colorado intergroup is part of. Literature overeaters anonymous region 9overeaters anonymous. Overeaters anonymous san fernando valley intergroup cannot attest to any virtual meetings observation of oa traditions when multiuser, crossdevice, cloudbased apps are in use. It is not oa conference or boardapproved and does not represent oa as a whole. Twelve step workshop and study guide by overeaters anonymous. Oa literature and prices overeaters anonymous san diego.
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