Overeaters anonymous big book study

Getting and staying in touch with our higher power is a key element for our success in oa. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. A big book step workgroup as outlined in the basic text of. Overeaters anonymous san fernando valley intergroup cannot attest to any virtual meetings observation of oa traditions when multiuser, crossdevice, cloudbased apps are in use. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. The documents represent the views of a number of overeaters anonymous oa members who use the big book as a set of directions for working the twelve steps. If the asking price is genuine then i recommend other books by overeaters anonymous or even the feast beast by rational recovery is.

Overeaters anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Overeaters anonymous big book study session one session. Oa stands for the proposition that the twelve steps. Many of us have found that to help in our recovery from compulsive eating over or under we need to use the tool of literature on a daily basis. William silkworth, the doctor who wrote the two letters found in the.

We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of. Relating the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous to food addiction. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. We now have a message of hope to carry to other compulsive overeaters. As a covid19 precaution, this inperson meeting has transitioned to a. An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters. The step 4 forms and the step 11 form were originally produced by blaine d. Here at a vision for you, we study the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Try out the new page we have been working on a new format. We use the big book as our main text, studying it in meetings and with our recovered sponsors, because following the simple program of action in the.

Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. Nearly every serious emotional problem can be seen as a case of misdirected instinct. That is why, coincidentally, the big book s fourth step process focuses directly on resentments, fears, and harms. All aa literature that has the aa logo is approved by oa world service. Oa big book solution group compulsive eating is an illness. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. Its important that they are able to keep a confidence, and fully. Since food is the only thing that the food addict has experienced, which brings relief from this inner unmanageability, we turn to. Prebig book study overview presentation overeaters anonymous. Primary purpose oapp each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the compulsive eater who still suffers.

We meet twice daily monday through friday starting at 7. Overeaters anonymous big book study session two 3 book gives us other descriptions of the inner condition that occurs if a food addict does not deal with this spiritual malady, but page 52 probably covers it best. We change only alcohol and alcoholic to food and compulsive overeating in the script and nontext portions click hear to read. Aa big book study virtual meeting inperson on hold. Its well put together but the author is an agnostic and sharing his views and experiences from that position. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a. An oa big book study working the 12 steps in oa is the foundation of our recovery. Paired with his talk from denmark on youtube, this was a great step study tool. There are also special edition meetings, covering various topics and personal stories of transformation made possible through the.

Local meetings overeaters anonymous south bay intergroup. Po box 44727 rio rancho, nm 871744727 usa street address. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. We are advised to pray throughout the day as a means of finding and maintaining our abstinence. He describes in detail how he applies the principles of the 12 steps to his own recovery. Unauthorized reproduction of this book for sale is a violation of law and sale at a price greater than cost is a violation of the authors terms of.

This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. As a covid19 precaution, this inperson meeting has transitioned to a zoom meeting. Overeaters anonymous joe and charlie big book comes alive. Twelve step workshop and study guide, second edition.

This loop is for overeaters anonymous members who are interested in studying the alcoholics anonymous big book as it pertains to compulsive overeating. Overeaters anonymuos big book study session three 4 others. Guide to ocd treatment and recovery oa big book study guide. He or she must never discuss our inventory with anyone else. Ah agoura hills bb big book study hc handicapped accessible important. Telephone, online, and nonrealtime options are available. We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Book and forms for working the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous according to the big book. At a vision for you, they study the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Overeaters anonymous big book study session four 5 the person we choose should be closemouthed, trustworthy and supportive. It is reproduced printed and bound and offered for sale under the authors terms as a service to compulsive overeaters. Paperback january 1, 2014 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. This book is sold at cost of sale on amazon for the benefit of oa members who want a print copy of the popular big book study by lawrie c. You have a drinking problem and you telephone alcoholics anonymous for help.

Lawrie gives a great perspective on the big book as applied to overeaters anonymous. Welcome to a vision for you big book study of overeaters anonymous. Overeaters anonymous joe and charlie big bookseminar oa joe and charlie big book study for oa at blackpool england 1994. Book study were part of the format of the original. It is the opinion of the presenters and the words are directly taken from the big book. A vision 4 you big book study overeaters anonymous. It is not oa conference or boardapproved and does not represent oa as a whole. Santa clarita united methodist church, preschool teachers lounge, 26640 bouquet canyon rd, santa clarita, ca 950 important. Podcast of a big book study conducted march 2729, 2009. Overeaters anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared exprience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.

The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. The workshop used the program of action found in oas and aas basic text, alcoholics anonymous, fondly known as the big book. Take control of obsessivecompulsive behavior for good a guide to how to free yourself from obsessive compulsive disorder ocd. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. This site provides a wealth of resources to guide your step work based on alcoholics anonymous big book. Bb big book study hc handicapped accessible s speaker meeting sc studio city important. A vision for you is big book study of overeaters anonymous. This is an updated version january 2014 of the popular big book study guide written by lawrie c.