Download or read book You re Not Crazy You re Codependent written by Jeanette Elisabeth Menter and published by J2 Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your life has been affected by addiction (yours or someone else's), abuse, trauma or toxic shaming, you may also be struggling with another invisible problem - codependency. Without your even being aware of the connection to the above issues, it has created additional life-long challenges such as endless guilt, anxiety, perfectionism, need to control, depression, a history of dysfunctional relationships and much more. This easy to understand, interactive book will reveal how codependency has sobotaged you, the lies it created in your beliefs and the truths that expose them. Also included is a Guide to Recovery using simple acts of mindfulness to overcome harmful habits in your thinking, actions and choices that are keeping you from having peace. Once you understand you are not crazy, just coping with the deep-seated effects of codependency, you will be free to create the life you were always meant to have.
Download or read book Codependent No More written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a crisis, it's easy to revert to old patterns. Caring for your well-being during the coronavirus pandemic includes maintaining healthy boundaries and saying no to unhealthy relationships. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book--Codependent No More. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, Codependent No More is a simple, straightforward, readable map of the perplexing world of codependency--charting the path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness. Melody Beattie is the author of Beyond Codependency, The Language of Letting Go, Stop Being Mean to Yourself, The Codependent No More Workbook and Playing It by Heart.
Download or read book Addicted to Misery written by Robert A. Becker and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author examines the various ways in which codependents "set themselves up" for misery. Through the use of worksheets and self-help experiments, he provides detailed guidelines on recovery.
Download or read book Conquering Shame and Codependency written by Darlene Lancer and published by Hazelden Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nationally recognized author and codependency expert examines the roots of shame and its connection with codependent relationships. Learn how to heal from their destructive hold by implementing eight steps that will empower the real you, and lead to healthier relationships. Shame: the torment you feel when you’re exposed, humiliated, or rejected; the feeling of not being good enough. It’s a deeply painful and universal emotion, yet is not frequently discussed. For some, shame lurks in the unconscious, undermining self-esteem, destroying confidence, and leading to codependency. These codependent relationships—where we overlook our own needs and desires as we try to care for, protect, or please another—often cover up abuse, addiction, or other harmful behaviors. Shame and codependency feed off one another, making us feel stuck, never able to let go, move on, and become the true self we were meant to be. In Conquering Shame and Codependency, Darlene Lancer sheds new light on shame: how codependents’ feelings and beliefs about shame affect their identity, their behavior, and how shame can corrode relationships, destroying trust and love. She then provides eight steps to heal from shame, learn to love yourself, and develop healthy relationships.
Download or read book Prodependence written by Robert Weiss and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prodependence," a new psychological term created by Robert Weiss to describe healthy interdependence in the modern world, turns this around. Rather that preaching detachment and distance over continued bonding and assistance, as so many therapists, self-help books, and 12-step groups currently do, prodependence celebrates the human need for and pursuit of intimate connection, viewing this as a positive force for change. Simply stated, prodependence occurs when attachment relationships are mutually beneficial--with one person's strengths filling in the weak points of the other, and vice versa. And this can occur even when an addiction is present
Download or read book The Addict s Loop written by Rene Eram and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-07 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is codependence, really? What creates addiction? Why am I attracted to the same codependent relationships over and over again? Why can't I stay sober? Why do I keep hurting or getting hurt by the people I love? How do my relationships affect my addiction? These questions and many more are answered in The Addict's Loop. The Addict's Loop uncovers and describes a new model for understanding codependent relationships and how they can create and fuel addiction. It is also a workbook with 9 steps toward recovery. There are examples, tools, writing exercises and solutions that heal codependent relationships and counter condition addiction patterns.
Download or read book Co Crazy written by Sarah Michaud and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Codependency Recovery Workbook written by Mind Change Academy and published by Aicem Ltd. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you tend to lose sight of who you truly are as a result of investing so much time and energy into another person? Do you continue to cling to toxic relationships that cause you anxiety and sadness? Do you tend to base your identity on someone else? If yes, this is an addiction, This is codependency. And this is the right book for you! Whether you are afraid to be alone or afraid of being hurt, you might be struggling with codependency issues. Codependency is a destructive relationship that causes you to put the needs of someone else before your needs. The addict, almost always female, relies heavily on her partner or spouse for acceptance, belonging, and stability. If you experience codependency, you are not alone. Millions of women and men worldwide have codependency issues, and millions struggle with addictions. The present Codependency Recovery Workbook can help you break free from this pattern. Thanks to this manual and its practical, proven tools, you will live a happier, healthier life. Balance, in fact, is necessary to have healthy relationships with others and ourselves. This guide presents an enlightening look at codependency, offering guidance on how to recognize its signs and behaviors and then point you toward the best way out. By following the suggested path, you can become a better communicator, set boundaries, mend romantic relationships, and boost your self-esteem. Chapter exercises provide a working space for self-reflection so you can see your situation with fresh eyes and gain a new perspective on your life. More precisely, this book includes: - Identify the problem: Learn what codependency is and how to look inside yourself - Understand the problem: what are the causes of codependency and how it develops - Accept the problem: Learn the power of self-awareness and change the way you think - Evaluate the solution: Self-Therapy, Group Therapy for Codependency Recovery and many more - Breaking free from the cycle of codependency and rebuild self-confidence - Practical Exercises That Will Transform the Way You Think This is the ONLY comprehensive guide that will take you step-by-step on this journey to a life without codependency – from identification all the way to recovery. By reading this Codependency Recovery Workbook, you will learn how to establish happy, healthy relationships with yourself, others, and the world around you to enjoy a happier, healthier way of living. You will also get 2 BONUS that will help you on your way: 1. BONUS 1 "Emotion Diary" 2. BONUS 2 "Time Management, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking." Start building a better relationship with yourself and the people around you using this guide. So, what are you waiting for? Click “BUY NOW” and start reading immediately!
Download or read book Beyond Codependency written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In simple, straightforward terms, Beattie takes you into the territory beyond codependency, into the realm of recovery and relapse, family-of-origin work and relationships, surrender and spirituality. You're learning to let go, to live your life free of the grip of someone else's problems. And yet you find you've just started on the long journey of recovery. Let Melody Beattie, author of the classic Codependent No More, help you along your way. A guided tour past the pitfalls of recovery, Beyond Codependency is dedicated to those struggling to master the art of self-care. It is a book about what to do once the pain has stopped and you've begun to suspect that you have a life to live. It is about what happens next.In simple, straightforward terms, Beattie takes you into the territory beyond codependency, into the realm of recovery and relapse, family-of-origin work and relationships, surrender and spirituality. With personal stories, hard-won insights, and activities, her book teaches the lessons of dealing with shame, growing in self-esteem, overcoming deprivation, and getting past fatal attractions long enough to find relationships that work.
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 Claiming Your Self Esteem written by Carolyn M. Ball and published by Celestial Arts. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through discussions of the dynamics of self-esteem, stories of successful life transformations, and powerful exercises that really work, psychotherapist and teacher Carolyn Ball shows that when we learn to love and respect ourselves, we can live the kind of happy and creative lives we have always wanted.
Download or read book We Codependent Men We Mute Coyotes written by Ken P and published by . This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Living with addiction is not a spectator sport! Whether men admit it or not we are affected. Well written, insightful and to the point, We Codependent Men, finally discusses the missing pieces for men whose lives are touched by addiction. Without a doubt I recommend this book for those men in need of healing and to those who love them. Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D., Author, Silent Sons; and Chairman of Sociology Department, University of Pennsylvania_____________________________________________________________________________ Finally! A book that gives a powerful voice to the quiet and hurtful truth of men whose lives are shattered by the addictions of those they love. A landmark book, We Codependent Men, plants the seeds of empowerment and provides real-life solutions for the enabler to reclaim his sanity. This must-read, life-changing book will catapult you from chaos to calm, and provide you with the valuable insights and tools youll need to not just survive, but thrive! Youll want to revisit these pages again and again... J. Carol Pereyra, Editor-in-Chief, Going Bonkers Magazine______________________________________________________________________________ There is a need for this book for codependent men. In my association with the many men and women who attend 12-Step Retreats at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center, the codependent men have the greatest fear and the least knowledge or understanding of their relationship with the addicted person in their life. As the man in the family, they are supposed to have the answers and they dont. This book begins to give some answers. Fr. Joseph Moons, Director of 12-Step Retreats, Holy Name Retreat Center, Houston, Texas________________________________________________________________________ You are not alone and there is help! For over 65 years, NCADD and our National Network of Affiliates have been on the front lines offering Hope, Help and Healing through education, information/referral, intervention and recovery support for millions of individuals and family members. And without question, NCADD has seen a dramatic increase in the number of men seeking help due to the alcoholism or drug addiction of a spouse, child or other family member. Without help, there are devastating consequences for everyone. And, thanks to Ken and Bob, ?ÇÿWe Codependent Men provides an invaluable resource specific to men and their unique recovery journey. Written from the heart of experience, the book provides powerful, inspirational personal stories and tools for recovery to serve as a guide and support. Robert J. Lindsey. M.Ed., CEAP, President/CEO, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
Download or read book Codependency For Dummies written by Darlene Lancer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Codependency is much more widespread than originally thought. You don’t even have to be in a relationship. Codependents have trouble accepting themselves, so they hide who they are to be accepted by someone else. Codependency for Dummies is the most comprehensive book on the topic to date. It describes the history, symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency and provides self-assessment questionnaires. The majority of the book is devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recovery with exercises, practical advice, and helpful daily reminders to help you know, honor, protect, and express yourself. It clarifies deep psychological dynamics that underlie codependency, yet is written in a conversational style that’s easily understandable by everyone. You will learn: How to raise your self-esteem The difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking The difference between healthy and dysfunctional families How to set boundaries How to separate responsibility for yourself and for others How to overcome guilt and resentment
Download or read book Good Morning Destroyer of Men s Souls written by Nina Renata Aron and published by Serpent's Tail. This book was released on 2020-06-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The disease he has is addiction,' Nina Renata Aron writes of her boyfriend. 'The disease I have is loving him.' Their affair is dramatic, urgent - an intoxicating antidote to the lonely days of early motherhood. But soon, K starts using again. Even as his addiction deepens, she stays, thinking she can save him. It's a familiar pattern, developed in an adolescence marred by family trauma - how can she break it? If she leaves, has she failed? In this unflinching memoir, Aron shows the devastating effect of addiction on loved ones. She also untangles the messy ties between her own history of enabling, society's expectations of womanhood and our ideas of love. She cracks open the feminised phenomenon of co-dependency, tracing its development from the formation of Al-Anon to recent research in the psychology of addiction, and asks uncomfortable questions about when help becomes harm, and when we choose to leave.
Download or read book Codependents Guide to the Twelve Steps written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992-04-09 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how recovery programs work and how to apply the "Twelve Steps" of Alcoholics Anonymous. Offers specific exercises and activities for use by individuals and in group settings.
Download or read book Prodependence written by Robert Weiss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prodependence revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. This revised edition builds on the model, revealing many more ways to put the method into practice and strategies for setting healthy boundaries. Do you love an addict? Do you sometimes feel like their addiction is your fault? Are people calling you codependent? If our treatment toward loved ones of addicts alienates them, it's time we change our approach. With Prodependence, Dr. Robert Weiss offers us the first fully new paradigm in nearly 40 years for helping those who love and care for addicts. An attachment-focused model, prodependence recognizes that no one can ever love too much, nor should anyone be pathologized for whomever they choose to love as is often the case. Prodependence informs caregivers how to love more effectively, but without having to bear a negative label for the valuable support they give. When treating loved ones of addicts and other troubled people using prodependence, we need not find something “wrong” with them. Instead, we acknowledge the trauma and inherent dysfunction that occurs when living in relationship with someone whose life is failing and keep moving forward. Validating a caregiver's painful journey for what it is opens the door to support them in useful, non-shaming ways. Helping people take incremental, positive steps toward intimate healing is what Prodependence is all about!
Download or read book Codependency written by June Hunt and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to set healthy boundaries and have healthy relationships You've heard plenty about getting hooked on drugs or alcohol or sitting at slot machines from sunup to sundown, but can you really become addicted to a person? The answer is yes− codependency is a relationship addiction. A codependent is anyone who is dependent on another person to the point of being controlled or manipulated by that person. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, and how to be released from relationship addiction by renewing your commitment to Christ first. June Hunt starts this mini-book with stories of biblical people who ultimately compromised their relationship with God by being overly dependent on others, getting trapped in a codependent relationship. Codependency will shed light on the spiritual implications of relationships that take precedence over your relationship with the Lord. Helpful checklists like "the codependent relationship profile" will help you determine whether or not you are in a codependent relationship. Also learn what the five stages of childhood development are, and how you can keep your children from having an unhealthy dependence on you. The last section titled‚ "Steps to Solution‚" gives Biblical advice on how to keep away from idolatrous, or codependent relationships, such as: Recovery steps to confronting codependency 7 steps to independent relationships Help from an unhealthy relationship 7 principles for finding the road to relationship freedom And much more Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!
