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.
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