Frequently Asked Questions (for people considering ACA): https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/Frequently_Asked_Questions_EN-US_A4.pdf
25 Questions: Am I an Adult Child? (Helpful for those trying to decide if they’re affected by
dysfunction): https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/25_Questions_EN-US_A4.pdf
ACA Is…(general orientation for the person thinking of going to their first ACA Meeting)
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ACA_is_EN-US_A4.pdf
ACA Essentials (The Laundry List, the 12 steps, The Solution and Promises, plus affirmations):
https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/ACA_Essentials_EN-US_LTR.pdf
The Other Laundry List (“opposite” Laundry List traits, affecting Adult Children who feared victimhood):
https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/The_Other_Laundry_List_EN-US_A4.pdf
The ToolBag (Tips and tools for those new to the program): https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Tool_Bag_EN_US_A4.pdf
The ACA Bill of Rights (taking back the rights we relinquished in dysfunctional homes):
https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ACA_Bill-of-Rights_EN_A4.pdf
Finding Emotional Sobriety (includes special info for alcoholics): https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Emotional_Sobriety_LTR_Grayscale.pdf
To the Beginner in All of Us, about doing the work on our past (with slogans):
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_the_Beginner_EN_US_A4.pdf
To the Beginner in All of Us, about doing the work on our past (with slogans):
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_the_Beginner_EN_US_A4.pdf
The ACA Bill of Rights (taking back the rights we relinquished in dysfunctional homes)**:
https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ACA_Bill-of-Rights_EN_A4.pdf
ACA Sponsorship, for members considering sponsorship; responsibilities of sponsor and sponsee, plus
other models of recovery support (has affirmations and commitments & sequence of recovery):
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ACA_Sponsorship_EN_US_A4.pdf
The 12 Concepts for ACA World Service, and Suggested Commitment to Service: https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/12_Concepts_Suggest_Commitment_EN_US_A4.pdf
Loving Parent Guidebook Bonus Resources, such as the Help Sheets, including Feelings, Needs, and
Physical Sensations; Appendix F: Format for the Laundry List Traits (the Laundry List, the Other Laundry
List, and the “Flip Sides” – Recovery from both Laundry Lists); and more, all at this link:
https://adultchildren.org/literature/loving-parent-guidebook/
Issues for Meetings including starting up a new one: https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Issues_for_Meetings_EN_US_A4.pdf
Conducting a Business Meeting (purpose, frequency, and protocol): https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Conducting_a_Business_Meeting_EN_US_A4.pdf
Commitment to Addressing Predatory Behavior (tent card with links/QR codes on back):
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/APB-Tent-Card__A4.pdf
more details/options: https://acawso.org/2018/07/27/addressing-inappropriate-behaviors/
The 12 Concepts for ACA World Service, and Suggested Commitment to Service:
Literature Policy (guidelines for selecting literature for ACA meetings): https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/Literature_Policy_EN_US_A4.pdf
Suggested Banking Procedure (for treasurers or trusted servants): https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Conducting_a_Business_Meeting_EN_US_A4.pdf
WSO is (info about its purpose & details such as the Annual Business Conference, Seventh Tradition, group ID numbers, traditions, concepts, and more): https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/Literature/WSO_Is_EN-US_A4.pdf
Early history of ACA with 1992 interview with Tony A: https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Early_History_of_ACA_EN_US_A4.pdf
Loving Parent Guidebook Study Group Tips and Sample Materials:
https://adultchildren.org/literature/loving-parent-guidebook/
Finding Emotional Sobriety (includes special info for alcoholics, helpful for AA members):
https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Emotional_Sobriety_LTR_Grayscale.pdf
ACA Public Information (contains a sample cover letter to share, which explains a lot of the program):
https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Public_Information_EN_US_A4.pdf
For Professionals (outreach to mental health workers and hospitals): https://test.adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WSO_HandI_trifold_s_2color_R_Oct7_2021.pdf
*translations of all these brochures, along with the English versions, can be found at https://adultchildren.org/free-literature-
english-translated/
**currently in Fellowship review
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