Literature

Literature is one of the Tools of OSPA that supports our recovery. It offers shared experience, strength, and hope. It is also used in meetings, sponsorship, and step work.

To learn more about how OSPA literature is developed, visit the Guidelines for OSPA Literature.

All of the available OSPA literature is listed below.

OSPA Literature

The OSPA Welcome
The OSPA Preamble
The 12 Steps of OSPA
The 12 Traditions of OSPA
The 12 Qualifying Questions of OSPA
The Tools of OSPA
The OSPA Prayer
The Behavior Lists
The Self-Care Plan

A.A. Literature

Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
Daily Reflections

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DRAFT OSPA Literature

WSO-accepted draft OSPA literature, currently under review and open to fellow input:

1. 📄 The Behavior Lists Pamphlet

Review period: 8/2/2026 – 9/6/2026
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2. 📄 The Behavior Lists Workbook

Review period: 8/2/2026 – 9/6/2026
Submit feedback by emailing: