Here are some of the principles and tools of CoDA:
The Serenity Prayer: God, 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.
The Extended Serenity prayer: God, 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. Grant me patience with the changes that take time, appreciation of all that I have, tolerance of those with different struggles, and the strength to get up and try again.
The 12 Steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous
The 12 Promises of Co-Dependents Anonymous