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The teen leader (usually decided at the last meeting) finds volunteers to read the CoDAteen Foundational Documents (Preamble, Welcome, Steps, and Traditions) and someone to be a timekeeper for the shares. Chairs are arranged in a circle, if possible.

The leader is also the secretary for the meeting. Ideally, meeting leadership rotates weekly so others can be allowed the opportunity to experience service. (Providing service an important aspect of recovery…)

The volunteer meeting leader opens the meeting.

E.g.

Hi, I’m (first name). I’m codependent and I am your leader of this meeting for today. If you’re willing, please join me in the Serenity Prayer

God*, please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Note: CoDA isn’t a religious programme

E.g.
I’ve asked several of you to read our Foundational Documents. Would whoever has the CoDAteen Preamble printout please read it.

Thank you… and the CoDAteen Welcome is next…

Thank you… and the CoDAteen Twelve Steps is next…

Thank you… and the CoDAteen Twelve Traditions is last…

These Foundational documents will form the basis of your CoDAteen recovery.

The leader initiates an opportunity that goes around the room for everyone to share their Feelings:

E.g.
Hi, I’m (first name). I’m feeling a little uncomfortable (or I’m feeling sad, upset, happy, or interested, etc.). One or two words is enough. Or you can simply pass if you want to…

The leader shares this week’s topic:
E.g.

• The CoDAteen Step of the month

• Read a CoDA-conference endorsed piece of literature.
  “Codependency & Recovery. The Differences” or “Recovery Patterns of Codependence” or  Is CoDAteen for me?
• The CoDAteen Tradition of the month

• Topic – Pass a basket where teens can anonymously propose topics for discussion.