Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer (English) Paperback Book

Description: Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 relationshipsProvides trusted guidance to create healthy boundaries, coping skills, and expectationsOffers advice for eliminating feelings of guilt, blame, and feeling overly responsibleExplains the difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking If youre trapped in the cycle of codependency and looking for help, Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers trusted advice and a clear plan for recovery. Back Cover Learn to: Recognize the signs of codependency Stop controlling others and start caring for yourself Love yourself and develop healthy relationships Become more assertive and build your self-esteem Your trusted guide to breaking the patterns of codependency Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency? Youre not alone. In this trusted and sensitive guide, youll discover the symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency--and how you can set yourself on a clear path to recovery. Theres no time like the present to break the patterns of codependency and get your life back. Discover the hallmarks of codependency and recovery -- get to know what codependency is, the stages of codependency and recovery, and the four basic steps to breaking the cycle and starting your recovery Make a breakthrough -- figure out what made you codependent, heal your wounds, and work on building authentic self-esteem and self-love Heal your relationship with others -- learn how to let go, set boundaries, accept reality, communicate effectively, handle conflict, and deal with push-back Uncover strategies that support your healing -- find out how to move on and maintain recovery, follow your bliss, get help when you need it, and successfully work the Twelve Steps Learn to love yourself -- discover ways to love yourself and make the most of practical daily reminders to stay on course and put yourself first Open the book and find: Where you fall on the spectrum of codependency The stages of codependency and recovery How codependency affects your relationships Forms of denial about your own and others behaviors or addictions Places to seek help and support How to build self-awareness and find your authentic self Advice on speaking up and setting boundaries Flap Learn to: Recognize the signs of codependency Stop controlling others and start caring for yourself Love yourself and develop healthy relationships Become more assertive and build your self-esteem Your trusted guide to breaking the patterns of codependency Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency? Youre not alone. In this trusted and sensitive guide, youll discover the symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency--and how you can set yourself on a clear path to recovery. Theres no time like the present to break the patterns of codependency and get your life back. Discover the hallmarks of codependency and recovery -- get to know what codependency is, the stages of codependency and recovery, and the four basic steps to breaking the cycle and starting your recovery Make a breakthrough -- figure out what made you codependent, heal your wounds, and work on building authentic self-esteem and self-love Heal your relationship with others -- learn how to let go, set boundaries, accept reality, communicate effectively, handle conflict, and deal with push-back Uncover strategies that support your healing -- find out how to move on and maintain recovery, follow your bliss, get help when you need it, and successfully work the Twelve Steps Learn to love yourself -- discover ways to love yourself and make the most of practical daily reminders to stay on course and put yourself first Open the book and find: Where you fall on the spectrum of codependency The stages of codependency and recovery How codependency affects your relationships Forms of denial about your own and others behaviors or addictions Places to seek help and support How to build self-awareness and find your authentic self Advice on speaking up and setting boundaries Author Biography Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationships and codependency. Ms. Lancer has counseled individuals and couples for 28 years and coaches internationally. Shes a sought-after speaker to professionals at national conferences and in the media. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started on Overcoming Codependency 5 Chapter 1: Codependency Hurts 7 Chapter 2: Somebody Please Tell Me What Codependency Is 29 Chapter 3: Symptoms of Codependency 39 Chapter 4: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 71 Chapter 5: So, Are You Codependent? 81 Part II: Breakthrough to Recovery — Healing Yourself 89 Chapter 6: Getting Started in Recovery 91 Chapter 7: What Made You Codependent? 99 Chapter 8: Healing Your Wounds — Freeing Your Self 121 Chapter 9: Welcome to the Real You 139 Chapter 10: Building Self-Esteem and Self-Love 155 Chapter 11: Finding Pleasure 177 Part III: Healing Your Relationships with Others 187 Chapter 12: Letting Go and Nonattachment 189 Chapter 13: Speaking Up 211 Chapter 14: Relating to Your Family, Friends, and Lovers 229 Chapter 15: Making Relationships Work 243 Part IV: Moving On and Maintaining Recovery 261 Chapter 16: Following Your Bliss 263 Chapter 17: Where to Get Help 277 Chapter 18: Working the Twelve Steps 285 Chapter 19: Maintaining Recovery 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 317 Chapter 21: Ten Daily Reminders 323 Index 329 Long Description Learn to: Recognize the signs of codependency Stop controlling others and start caring for yourself Love yourself and develop healthy relationships Become more assertive and build your self-esteem Your trusted guide to breaking the patterns of codependency Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency? Youre not alone. In this trusted and sensitive guide, youll discover the symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency and how you can set yourself on a clear path to recovery. Theres no time like the present to break the patterns of codependency and get your life back. Discover the hallmarks of codependency and recovery get to know what codependency is, the stages of codependency and recovery, and the four basic steps to breaking the cycle and starting your recovery Make a breakthrough figure out what made you codependent, heal your wounds, and work on building authentic self-esteem and self-love Heal your relationship with others learn how to let go, set boundaries, accept reality, communicate effectively, handle conflict, and deal with push-back Uncover strategies that support your healing find out how to move on and maintain recovery, follow your bliss, get help when you need it, and successfully work the Twelve Steps Learn to love yourself discover ways to love yourself and make the most of practical daily reminders to stay on course and put yourself first Open the book and find: Where you fall on the spectrum of codependency The stages of codependency and recovery How codependency affects your relationships Forms of denial about your own and others behaviors or addictions Places to seek help and support How to build self-awareness and find your authentic self Advice on speaking up and setting boundaries Details ISBN1118982088 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2015 ISBN-10 1118982088 ISBN-13 9781118982082 Format Paperback Media Book Short Title CODEPENDENCY FOR DUMMIES REV/E Language English Edition 2nd DEWEY 616.869 Illustrations Yes Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 368 Publication Date 2015-04-24 UK Release Date 2015-04-24 NZ Release Date 2015-03-02 Author Darlene Lancer Edition Description 2nd edition Imprint For Dummies Replaces 9781118095225 Replaced by 9781119869924 Audience General US Release Date 2015-04-24 AU Release Date 2015-02-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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