Download or read book Love Smacked How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love written by Sherry Gaba and published by Authors Place Press. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Rihanna and Alanis Morissette and Amber Smith and Rachel Uchitel, we've all heard about love addiction--people who feel they can only be happy when they are deep in an all-consuming love. There are a handful of books about it (including Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody, Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, Love Addict by Ethlie Ann Vare, and others), and many rehab and recovery centers are now advertising that they help clients with love addictions and codependency. But no one has approached the subject of its equally damaging cousin--relationship addiction. Relationship addicts are so in love with love with love and romance and being coupled up that they continually move from one relationship to another, always on the rebound, never giving themselves time to heal and learn how to be independent. They get into relationships again and again, just to avoid feeling lonely--or worse, to avoid feeling "abnormal." Love Smacked will address all of these issues, looking at early childhood trauma and how that affects our subsequent choices in partners, and how we approach love and relationships. It will discuss the lessons we learn from our upbringing and social and cultural background--lessons that sometimes teach us what healthy relationships look like, but sometimes teach us something else: that we don't deserve any better; that a typical relationship looks turbulent and difficu "This is an important book. Sherry Gaba clearly identifies a common pattern in relationships and shows the negative results on relationships of self-abandonment. --Margaret Paul, PhD, Co-Creator of Inner Bonding"
Download or read book The Marriage and Relationship Junkie written by Sherry Gaba and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Rihanna and Alanis Morissette and Amber Smith and Rachel Uchitel, we've all heard about love addiction--people who feel they can only be happy when they are deep in an all-consuming love. There are a handful of books about it (including Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody, Women Who Love too Much by Robin Norwood, Love Addict by Ethlie Ann Vare, and others), and many rehab and recovery centers are now advertising that they help clients with love addictions. But no one has approached the subject of its equally damaging cousin--marriage and relationship addiction. Marriage addicts are so in love with love that they continually move from one relationship to another, always on the rebound, never giving themselves time to heal and learn how to be independent. They marry again and again, just to avoid feeling lonely--or worse, to avoid feeling "abnormal." The Marriage Junkie will address all of these issues, looking at early childhood trauma and how that affects our subsequent choices in partners, and how we approach love and marriage. It will discuss the lessons we learn from our upbringing and social and cultural background--lessons that sometimes teach us what healthy relationships look like, but sometimes teach us something else: that we don't deserve any better; that a typical relationship looks turbulent and difficu "This is an important book. Sherry Gaba clearly identifies a common pattern in relationships and shows the negative results on relationships of self-abandonment." - Margaret Paul, PhD Co-Creator of Inner Bonding
Download or read book The Art of Being Human written by Michael Wesch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthropology is the study of all humans in all times in all places. But it is so much more than that. "Anthropology requires strength, valor, and courage," Nancy Scheper-Hughes noted. "Pierre Bourdieu called anthropology a combat sport, an extreme sport as well as a tough and rigorous discipline. ... It teaches students not to be afraid of getting one's hands dirty, to get down in the dirt, and to commit yourself, body and mind. Susan Sontag called anthropology a "heroic" profession." What is the payoff for this heroic journey? You will find ideas that can carry you across rivers of doubt and over mountains of fear to find the the light and life of places forgotten. Real anthropology cannot be contained in a book. You have to go out and feel the world's jagged edges, wipe its dust from your brow, and at times, leave your blood in its soil. In this unique book, Dr. Michael Wesch shares many of his own adventures of being an anthropologist and what the science of human beings can tell us about the art of being human. This special first draft edition is a loose framework for more and more complete future chapters and writings. It serves as a companion to anth101.com, a free and open resource for instructors of cultural anthropology. This 2018 text is a revision of the "first draft edition" from 2017 and includes 7 new chapters.
Download or read book The Law of Sobriety written by Sherry Gaba and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines seven action steps to help recovering addicts shift their focus from addiction to behaviors that align with sobriety, offering a new style of addiction recovery to create and maintain a clean and sober life filled with joy and purpose.
Download or read book Trauma Bonding Recovery Workbook written by Nashay Lorick MSW LCSW and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome toxic relationship bonds and begin to heal Freeing yourself from a trauma bond can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools, you can let go of the past and move forward to a brighter future. This supportive workbook is filled with evidence-based strategies and exercises to help you break the cycle of abuse and thrive. Understand your experience—Learn what trauma bonding is and gain insight from the stories of other people who have experienced abuse. Discover tools for healing trauma—Build skills for breaking your toxic relationship with proven exercises like starting a walking meditation practice and rating your level of self-care. Beyond trauma—Explore the aftermath of leaving an abuser, including managing difficult emotions and grief, reclaiming your identity, avoiding relapse, and preparing to move forward with your new life. Empower yourself and take control of your future with this supportive workbook.
Download or read book Stardust Dads written by Josephine C. George and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-10-17 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The e-mail Danny and Allison read on their new computer in 1996 looks no different from the millions of others received by Web users around the world, with one glaring exception--it was sent by their dads who died during the 1970s. While residing in the afterworld at an amenity-laden paradise called Midway Manor, guitar-strumming Mickey Parks and piano-playing Lloyd Wallace monitor and manipulate the lives of their adult children on earth from the mid-'70s through the 1990s. Tampering with the facility's sophisticated computer, the dads thrust Mickey's daughter Allison and Lloyd's son Danny into a passionate but sometimes stormy relationship-a relationship steeped in Danny's heavy drinking and entangled in the often-zany world of men's adventure magazine publishing. After carefully implementing a plan to send their son and daughter a gift of knowledge that could enrich their lives forever, the dads' brief contact is cut short. They are banished to another destination in the afterworld, but not before they impart indisputable proof of life after death--and unwittingly put Danny's and Allison's earthbound lives on the line.
Download or read book Codependency Vs Love written by Helen Stone and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel like you constantly need the approval from other people and you feel bad if your efforts are not recognized? Would you accept anything and do everything in order to preserve your relationship? Are you afraid of being alone or feeling not valued? Then you need to keep reading... The Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs published a study that shows how people with a history of chronic family stress are more likely to develop codependent relationships. Codependency takes place when in a relationship one person starts having harmful and toxic behaviors with the partner, which include addiction, mental illness, or irresponsibility. Luckily, codependents can recognize this issue and find a solution to deal better with themselves while living a healthy relationship. Here's a short preview of what you'll discover: How to recognize with an EXACT formula if you are living a codependent relationship (even if you don't want to accept it). Which are the toxic habits that you need to end NOW if you want a good mental health and physical safety. How to set healthy and clear BOUNDARIES that will work in your favor. The expert and little-known methods to increase self-awareness and build a strong self-esteem. How to stop feeling guilty and excessively jealous when it is not necessary without consulting a professional. The reason why it's possible to love a person too much and lose yourself in that relationship. Why it is FUNDAMENTAL to have your personal space, self-care, and healthy detachment in any relationship. How to STOP being obsessed and toxic in your relationships forever (even if you think you can't survive without that person). And much, much more... Even if you feel constantly trapped in an endless toxic cycle of abuse and powerlessness, this guide will help you find your own path, define things on your terms, get rid of self-sabotaging habits, and start a journey of personal growth. The step-by-step plan in the book will heal you from past and damaging relationships, teach you about self-love and switch codependency for positive and healthy connections. If you want to unlock access to this potent information about relationships and emotional healing, then you should purchase this book!
Download or read book Women Living Well written by Courtney Joseph Fallick and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women desire to live well. However, living well in this modern world is a challenge. The pace of life, along with the new front porch of social media, has changed the landscape of our lives. Women have been told for far too long that being on the go and accumulating more things will make their lives full. As a result, we grasp for the wrong things in life and come up empty. God created us to walk with him; to know him and to be loved by him. He is our living well and when we drink from the water he continually provides, it will change us. Our marriages, our parenting, and our homemaking will be transformed. Mommy-blogger Courtney Joseph is a cheerful realist. She tackles the challenge of holding onto vintage values in a modern world, starting with the keys to protecting our walk with God. No subject is off-limits as she moves on to marriage, parenting, and household management. Rooted in the Bible, her practical approach includes tons of tips that are perfect for busy moms, including: Simple Solutions for Studying God’s Word How to Handle Marriage, Parenting, and Homemaking in a Digital Age 10 Steps to Completing Your Husband Dealing With Disappointed Expectations in Motherhood Creating Routines that Bring Rest Pursuing the Discipline and Diligence of the Proverbs 31 Woman There is nothing more important than fostering your faith, building your marriage, training your children, and creating a haven for your family. Women Living Well is a clear and personal guide to making the most of these precious responsibilities.
Download or read book Recovering Love written by John R. Cookerly and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovering Love is the first self-help guide to focus on ways for couples to work together to defeat codependent behaviors without ending their relationships. Dr. Cookerly describes the differences between authentic “mate love” and codependency and how codependency inhibits intimacy, sexual fulfillment, and the growth of healthy love. Readers will discover how to defeat the special problems of codependency through loving teamwork. Recovering Love explores techniques couples can use to escape the destructive victim-rescuer-persecutor triangle with self-love and teamlove. Case examples show how couples are using Dr. Cookerly’s CoRecovery love knowledge to put an end to codependency factors that prevent them from succeeding at love. Included are eight major ways people demonstrate love, and their benefits to health, self-esteem, and relationships. Couples will discover how to avoid codependency by learning the skills of real emotional intimacy. For parents, Dr. Cookerly provides specific techniques for breaking the generational chain setting children free to lead non-codependent loving lives. Recovering Love gives new hope to codependent couples everywhere, and serves as an authoritative source of innovative ideas and strategies for the professionals who treat them.
Download or read book Kingdom Single written by Tony Evans and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re single and feeling incomplete or even like a second-class citizen in Christian circles, Dr. Tony Evans wants to encourage you to live fully where you are. Kingdom Single will encourage you to see yourself as complete in Christ and free to serve Him. It will empower you to live as Kingdom men and women in a corrupt culture. Tony Evans is a much-loved pastor and known for his sense of knowing when to encourage and when to lovingly admonish, to help people become who God calls them to be. If you are single and reading this book—or if you lead or pastor singles—your identity in Christ will be affirmed. Additionally, you will receive coaching for what to look for in a prospective spouse, and be challenged to live godly lives while pursuing Kingdom causes.
Download or read book Don t Call It Love written by Dr. Gregory L. Jantz and published by Revell. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You complete me" may be a romantic line in a popular movie, but it's not a healthy basis for a real relationship. Unfortunately, many people are drawn into relationships that are unfulfilling precisely because they are looking to other people to fill in the places where they are lacking--they are looking for a person who will "complete" them. At the heart of relationship dependency is a person's belief that he or she alone is not enough. But using others to provide wholeness simply does not work, because while we are made to be relationship dependent, it is God we must turn to in order to find wholeness. In a warm, engaging style, Drs. Jantz and Clinton walk readers through patterns of relationship dependency, helping them unravel why they are drawn back to the same dry well of unfulfilled relationships over and over again. Readers will discover how to break the cycle, banish their fears, and find wholeness in the God who designed them to be in relationship first and foremost with him, thus freeing them to find healthy relationships with others. Includes a twelve-week personal recovery plan.
Download or read book Codependent Cure written by Jean Harrison and published by Bernard Pardieu. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a powerful solution for saying "No" to your loved ones WITHOUT risking their affection... Do you need external validation just to function properly? Are you constantly putting out fires and fixing other people's problems while neglecting your own? Are your fears of abandonment so strong that you feel as if one of your limbs is being amputated when someone leaves you? If so, you're not alone. Many people have tried various methods to overcome their codependency with little to NO success, leaving them feeling hopeless. You wake up each day feeling like a shell of your former self, lost in a never-ending cycle of putting others' needs before your own. Saying no to helping others feels incredibly guilty, and the fear of losing their love often prevents you from putting yourself first. While it's healthy to be needed and valued by your loved ones, it can become a problem when it drives most of your decisions and behaviors... Especially if you’re only comfortable in relationships where you feel like the person can't live without you. Imagine a powerful solution to assertively say "no" to your loved ones WITHOUT losing their love - allowing you to stop being an emotional sponge and finally put yourself first! It’s called Codependent Cure – A revolutionary, scientifically-backed guide published by bestselling author Jean Harrison, for breaking the chains of codependency and developing emotional resilience. With the proven techniques and strategies outlined in this book, countless individuals have reclaimed their lives, moving away from the relentless pursuit of validation and the habit of people-pleasing. Here's just a small fraction of what you'll discover: ✓ The hidden link between codependency and addiction to break the enabling cycle ✓ The art of setting boundaries like a pro and handling resistance with finesse ✓ The #1 platform destroying your self-worth & why you must leave immediately ✓ How to shortcut your healing from codependency with 3 powerful routines ✓ A bulletproof system designed for maintaining your recovery after healing ✓ How to spot the subtle warning signs of a codependent relationship that often go unnoticed by many ✓ How to explore dating while shielding yourself from predators eager to trap you in toxic relationships ✓ And Much, Much More Exclusive Bonus: You'll also get access to a powerful 3-step toolkit, complete with practical worksheets and exercises, designed to rapidly dissolve codependent patterns and speed up your recovery journey. Codependent Cure helps you learn to stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others while you learn how to honor your emotions, set boundaries, and finally speak your truth. Your happiness and needs are just as important as those of others, so now is the time to take care of them! If you're ready to liberate yourself from the grips of codependency and explore the happiness and fulfillment waiting for you... Then secure your copy of this book today!
Download or read book Love Is a Choice written by Robert Hemfelt and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2003-02-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to reclaim your independence? Are you looking for guidance as you learn to set boundaries that actually serve you? If you're ready to let go of unhealthy relationships and begin your journey to healing, join Drs. Frank Minirth, Paul Meier, and Robert Hemfelt in Love Is a Choice as they walk you through their ten proven steps to recovering from codependency. In Love Is a Choice, Drs. Minirth, Meier, and Hemfelt combine decades of research with timeless biblical wisdom to show you that the most effective means of overcoming codependent relationships is to establish or deepen your relationship with Christ Himself. Love Is a Choice will teach you why God wants us to be independent and why you deserve to have healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Throughout Love Is a Choice, Drs. Minirth, Meier, and Hemfelt will lead you through their method to overcoming codependency once and for all. Along the way, Love Is a Choice will give you the tools and encouragement you need to: Discover the root causes of codependency Surround yourself with a loving, supportive community See yourself in a new light Uncover your unmet emotional needs It's time to break the cycle of codependency. Let Love Is a Choice be your guide every step of the way.
Download or read book Loveaholic written by David Bronson Maestas and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This secret addiction will destroy your relationships and leave you feeling sad, lonely, and depressed. If you are looking for actual results in finding lasting love, then you owe it yourself to finally find out what you are doing that is sabotaging your love life. You can learn to attract healthy, respectful, and lasting relationships. Stop the cycle of endless dating, toxic relationships, and partners that keep leaving you. The time is now to finally find true love!
Download or read book All About Love written by bell hooks and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller and enduring classic, All About Love is the acclaimed first volume in feminist icon bell hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy. All About Love reveals what causes a polarized society, and how to heal the divisions that cause suffering. Here is the truth about love, and inspiration to help us instill caring, compassion, and strength in our homes, schools, and workplaces. “The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb,” writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love. Here, at her most provocative and intensely personal, renowned scholar, cultural critic and feminist bell hooks offers a proactive new ethic for a society bereft with lovelessness--not the lack of romance, but the lack of care, compassion, and unity. People are divided, she declares, by society’s failure to provide a model for learning to love. As bell hooks uses her incisive mind to explore the question “What is love?” her answers strike at both the mind and heart. Razing the cultural paradigm that the ideal love is infused with sex and desire, she provides a new path to love that is sacred, redemptive, and healing for individuals and for a nation. The Utne Reader declared bell hooks one of the “100 Visionaries Who Can Change Your Life.” All About Love is a powerful, timely affirmation of just how profoundly her revelations can change hearts and minds for the better.
Download or read book Understanding Same sex Attraction where to Turn and how to Help LDS Edition written by A. Dean Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors and editors of Understanding Same-Sex Attraction, include scholars, therapists, religious leaders, and people who have dealt with same-sex attraction in their personal lives; all witness that hope, healing, and help are available. True science and true religion — never at odds with each other — come together again on this important subject.In reviewing this groundbreaking book, the Commissioner of LDS Family Services said:"Understanding Same-Sex Attraction is a treasure chest of five hundred pages filled with 'gems of wisdom, pure and bright.'* The editors blend together information, inspiration, and instruction by engaging what they call the three pillars of religion, science, and human experience. Whether used as an introduction to the subject for anyone, a reference book for religious leaders, a study guide for someone in counseling, or for the friends and family members of those who struggle, this book has something enlightening and helpful to offer everyone . . . [This book] will become a necessary addition to the libraries of individuals, families, Church leaders, mental health providers, and institutions of learning. Anyone seeking 'gems of wisdom' will find them 'pure and bright' within the pages of this book." (*“Oh Holy Words of Truth and Love, ” Text by Townsend, Music by Parry, LDS Hymns, 1985 pages271) — Larry D. Crenshaw, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W., Commissioner, LDS Family Services (excerpt from book review)Edited by:Dennis V. Dahle, JDA. Dean Byrd, PhD, MBA, MPHShirley E. Cox, DSW, LCSWDoris R. Dant, MS, MAWilliam C. Duncan, JDJohn P. Livingstone, EdDM. Gawain Wells, PhD.
Download or read book Facing Love Addiction reissue written by Pia Mellody and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant new guide to understanding the origins of codependence and the path to recovery by a nationally recognized authority on dependency and addiction. In this fresh new look at codependence, Pia Mellody traces the origins of this illness back to childhood, describing a whole range of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses. Because of these earlier experiences, codependent adults often lack the skills necessary to lead mature lives and have satisfying relationships. Recovery from codependence comes from clearing up the toxic feelings left over from childhood and learning to reparent oneself by intervening on the adult symptoms of codependence. Central to Mellody's concept is the idea of the "precious child" that needs healing within each adult. She creates a framework for identifying codependent behavior and describes an effective approach to recovery that includes both therapy and self-help processes. Designed to be used with her new workbook for codependents, Breaking Free, this is a powerful tool for understanding the nature of codependence.
