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 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 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 Facing Codependence written by Pia Mellody and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pia Mellody creates a framework for identifying codependent thinking, emotions and behaviour and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.
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 The New Codependency written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Codependency is an owner’s manual to learning to be who you are and gives you the tools necessary to reclaim your life by renouncing unhealthy practices. In Codependent No More, Melody Beattie introduced the world to the term codependency. Now a modern classic, this book established Beattie as a pioneer in self-help literature and endeared her to millions of readers who longed for healthier relationships. Twenty-five years later concepts such as self-care and setting boundaries have become entrenched in mainstream culture. Now Beattie has written a followup volume, The New Codependency, which clears up misconceptions about codependency, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to wellness. The question remains: What is and what is not codependency? Beattie here reminds us that much of codependency is normal behavior. It’s about crossing lines. There are times we do too much, care too much, feel too little, or overly engage. Feeling resentment after giving is not the same as heartfelt generosity. Narcissism and self-love, enabling and nurturing, and controlling and setting boundaries are not interchangeable terms. In The New Codependency, Beattie explores these differences, effectively invoking her own inspiring story and those of others, to empower us to step out of the victim role forever. Codependency, she shows, is not an illness but rather a series of behaviors that once broken down and analyzed can be successfully combated. Each section offers an overview of and a series of activities pertaining to a particular behavior—caretaking, controlling, manipulation, denial, repression, etc.—enabling us to personalize our own step-by-step guide to wellness. These sections, in conjunction with a series of tests allowing us to assess the level of our codependent behavior, demonstrate that while it may not seem possible now, we have the power to take care of ourselves, no matter what we are experiencing.
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 Breaking Free of the Co Dependency Trap written by Janae B. Weinhold and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling book, now in a revised edition, radically challenges the prevailing medical definition of co-dependency as a permanent, progressive, and incurable addiction. Rather, the authors identify it as the result of developmental traumas that interfered with the infant-parent bonding relationship during the first year of life. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Barry and Janae Weinhold correlate the developmental causes of co-dependency with relationship problems later in life, such as establishing and maintaining boundaries, clinging and dependent behaviors, people pleasing, and difficulty achieving success in the world. Then they focus on healing co-dependency, providing compelling case histories and practical activities to help readers heal early trauma and transform themselves and their primary relationships.
Download or read book Healing Trauma Through Self Parenting written by Philip Diaz and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-healing through self-parenting, a concept introduced a generation ago, has helped thousands of adult children of alcoholics who are codependent and have conflicts in their primary relationships. Now Patricia O'Gorman, Ph.D., and Phil Diaz, M.S.W., authors of the classic book The 12 Steps to Self-Parenting for Adult Children and its companion workbook, expand the reach of that successful healing paradigm to anyone who has suffered from any kind of trauma. Whether they grew up in a dysfunctional home, were victims of violence, or suffered other types of acute distress, many people struggle to determine the impact of earlier trauma on current adult decision making. O'Gorman and Diaz show how trauma is a driver of dysfunctional behaviors and linked with codependency, and they offer a concise yet detailed resource for survivors and thrivers as well as the professionals who work with them. Through a process modeled after the 12 Steps of AA, Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting: The Codependency Connection offers help to a broad array of readers (not just those who are ACOAs) by healing the wounded inner core and helping readers reconnect to their inner child.
Download or read book Unbalanced written by Stephen Roach and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The modern-day Chinese and U.S. economies have been locked in an uncomfortable embrace since the late 1970s. Although the relationship was built on a set of mutual benefits, in recent years it has taken on the trappings of an unstable co-dependence. This insightful book lays bare the pitfalls of the current China-U.S. economic relationship, highlighting disputes over trade policies and intellectual property rights, sharp contrasts in leadership styles, the role of the Internet, and the political economyof social stability. Stephen Roach, a firsthand witness to the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s and an economics expert who likely knows more about U.S.-China trade than any other Westerner, details how the two economies mirror one another. Co-dependency augments the tensions and suspicions between the two nations, but there is reason to hope for less antagonism and rivalry, the author maintains. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, both economies face structural changes that present opportunities for mutual benefit. Roach describes a way out of the escalating tensions of co-dependence and insists that the Next China offers much for the Next America--and vice versa"--
Download or read book Coping With Codependency written by Kay Marie Porterfield and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1993-12-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the meaning of codependency, in which one individual depends upon another for emotional fulfillment, and examines effective ways of dealing with this situation and associated problems.
Download or read book Codependent Forevermore written by Leslie Irvine and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She shows how Alex, Paul, Liz, and many others create a sense of self by combining elements of autobiography, culture, and social structure all within the adopted language of psycho-spirituality."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Codependency written by David Lawson PhD and published by Vincenzo Venezia. This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you having trouble fostering healthy relationships? Are you stressed, feeling drained and exhausted from giving too much in your relationships? Do you know who you are? What you need? What you like? Or do you feel that you need to be validated and approved by a partner (or any other person) to feel good about yourself? If your life has been overshadowed by an addiction, trauma or toxic shame, you are probably fighting with an invisible enemy; an enemy that is particularly difficult to vanquish: codependency. Codependency is notoriously difficult to combat because there is no precise definition of the disorder. The signs and symptoms also differ for everyone. It is often mistaken for narcissism or other personality disorders that do not reflect the true situation. Experts say that it is a pattern of behavior in which a person finds themselves dependent on someone else's approval for their self-esteem and identity. People who suffer from this disorder tend to mask what they really feel. At other times, they are not even aware of what they are doing. This only serves to cloud the overall picture by delaying positive interventions, which, sometimes will never come. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THIS BOOK IF: • You are not aware of how you truly feel. • You have difficulty identifying your feelings. • You have difficulty expressing your feelings. • You tend to minimize, modify or even deny the reality of what you feel. • You tend to worry and/or fear how others may respond to how you feel. • You give power over your feelings to others. Does this sound familiar to you? DOES YOUR PARTNER OFTEN: • Focus his or her attention on pleasing you. • Focus his or her attention on protecting you, even when it is not necessary. • Focus his or her attention on solving your problems. • Focus his or her attention on relieving your pain. • Focus his or her attention on manipulating you (forcing you to do things his or her way). There are numerous other situations that are listed in this book. Knowing the right information allows you to limit any damage by avoiding unnecessary suffering. Everyone seems to know a couple relationship in which one partner seems to be more involved than the other and tries to get their love and care by satisfying their needs. They try to control their partner's behavior through such subtle manipulation techniques, and the partner will often not even notice. They make endless and complicated dances around problems, but what they never do is establish a sincere and healthy connection. WHAT YOU NEED NOW: Listen to those who understand this problem and have experienced the dynamics just listed. Inquire: read, watch videos and access people who have the skills to alleviate the destructive damage that unstable parents can create. This manual offers support not only to those who are codependent, but also gives useful advice to partners, family and friends on how to reduce the discomfort and suffering of their loved one, with sections written especially for them. This complete approach makes this manual a milestone of its kind. Act now before it's too late If a codependent denies his destructive behavior, he can pass it on to his children. If the child does not realise the behavioural model of the parents, and its negative impact, it will generate the same patterns as an adult. An endless cycle can be established. Commit to breaking this cycle and regain control of your life. Scroll up and click Buy Now botton at the top of this page
Download or read book Codependency For Dummies written by Darlene Lancer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your trusted guide to value yourself and break the patterns of codependency Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most comprehensive book on the topic to date. Written in plain English and packed with sensitive, authoritative information, it describes the history, symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency. The majority of the book is devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recovery with exercises, practical advice, and daily reminders to help you know, honor, protect, and express yourself. New to this edition are chapters on working the Twelve Steps to recover from codependency and how therapists/coaches/nurses are affected by codependency. Codependence is primarily a learned behavior from our family of origin. Some cultures have it to a greater degree than others—some still see it as a normal way of living. Yet the costs of codependence can include distrust, faulty expectations, passive-aggressiveness, control, self-neglect, over-focus on others, manipulation, intimacy issues, and a slew of other harmful traits. Codependence causes serious pain and affects the majority of Americans—not just women and loved ones of addicts. Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers authoritative and trusted guidance on ways to raise your self-esteem, detach and let go, set boundaries, recognize healthy vs. dysfunctional relationships, overcome guilt and resentment, and much more. Helps you break the pattern of conduct that keeps you in harmful relationships Provides trusted guidance to create healthy boundaries, coping skills, and expectations Offers advice for eliminating feelings of guilt, blame, and feeling overly responsible Explains the difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking If you're trapped in the cycle of codependency and looking for help, Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers trusted advice and a clear plan for recovery.
Download or read book Codependency written by Jacob Costas and published by PublishDrive. This book was released on 2019-01-27 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought that you depend excessively on your partner? Or maybe it's the other way around and he or she depends way too much on you? Whether you're in a new relationship or have been several years married, codependency might rear its ugly head and breaking free of the cycle can seem challenging or downright impossible in some cases. This guide will help you discover amazingly simple little things that you can do, to finally put an end to this unhealthy cycle and get back control of your life. Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the pages of this book: How to identify if there is a cycle of co-dependency going on in our relationship and how to break free of it. Learn how to have healthy boundaries that will strengthen your relationship. A practical, step by step program designed to break the cycle of codependency for good and exactly what to do in case of a relapse. The proper way to handle conflicts and discussions so that solutions are found quickly and effectively. And much more! Even if you currently feel completely "stuck" and hopeless, there's almost always a solution nearby. Real adult relationships aren’t just about feelings and thrills. They require some effort plus the consistent desire to grow with our partners even through the tough times. Learn practical secrets to achieving a lasting love and a happy relationship even if you’re not super creative or a hopeless romantic. The solutions for making your relationship work and breaking free of the co-dependency cycle will not magically fall upon us. But today, because you are holding this book, you have just gotten closer to this reality. Start taking back control of your life today!
Download or read book CODEPENDENCY CURE written by AMANDA HOPE and published by REA INTERNATIONAL LTD. This book was released on with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Do you want to have the courage to trust yourself, speak up for yourself, say “no,” and enforce boundaries in your relationships? 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—Codependency Cure. With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, Codependency Cure 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. Reclaim your sense of self—reclaim your life! ★★★In this book, you will learn:★★★ How to practice saying no and enforcing boundaries How to reframe your thoughts to empower yourself and prevent future codependent behavior How to reclaim your self-esteem and self-confidence How to identify which type of codependent you are stories of codependency the codependent characteristics the basics of self-care the detachment how don’t be blown about by anything how to set yourself free how to remove the victimism the undependence how start living your own life have a love affair with yourself learn the art of acceptance how to feel your own feelings how dominate the anger how let go the fear set your own goals communication work a twelve-step program tips learning to live and love again And much more! You deserve to have healthy relationships. It’s never too late to make a change. You have the strength to free yourself from the burden of codependency, find your inner power, discover inner peace, and uncover the healthiest version of yourself. Grab your copy to start Your journey to healing right now!
Download or read book Expert Secrets Codependency written by Terry Lindberg and published by Terry Lindberg. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert Guide On How To Break Free From Codependency! Master The Art Of CBT In No Time And Boost Your Self-Esteem! Afraid that you are stuck in a codependent relationship? Or you just want to help yourself set up more firm boundaries toward other people? Signs of codependency are often hidden in plain sight. Are you making lots of sacrifices to make other people happy, but they don’t seem to return the favor? Does your relationship seem kind of one-sided? If this sounds like you, you likely suffer from codependency. But you don't have to be worried! There are lots of ways to even the battlefield and get your life back. The first step is to understand what codependency means. Experts say it's a pattern of behavior in which you find yourself dependent on approval from someone else for your self-worth and identity. One of the key signs is that your sense of purpose in life wraps around solely one person. You start making extreme sacrifices to satisfy your partner's needs, and that becomes your only source of fulfillment. The second step is starting to make changes in your life! It is important to set boundaries and find happiness as an individual. This may take things to turn for better or worse, but in the end the most important person to you is you. This book will guide you through: - Recognizing symptoms of an unhealthy codependent relationship - Testing yourself to see if you are a codependent person - Self-evaluation on what may have turned you into a codependent person - Expert tips on how to turn your life around and become a strong, independent person - Mechanisms of coping with breaking free from co-dependency - Building your self-esteem and setting up boundaries Start living your life to the fullest! Release yourself from the shackles of codependency, and become the happy person you deserve to be. Let this book guide you through the transformation you ought to make. Be the better version of yourself, because you can do it! Scroll up, click on “Buy Now”, and Start Reading!