Codependency is much more widespread than originally thought. You don’teven 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 books 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 INDICE: Introduction 1Part I: What is Codependency and Who is Codependent?7Chapter 1: When Relationships Hurt 9Chapter 2: A New Definition of Codependency 27Chapter 3: Characteristics of Codependents 39Chapter 4: So, Are You Codependent? 69Part II: Breaking the Cycle of Codependency: Beginning Recovery 77Chapter 5: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 79Chapter 6: The Process of Recovery 89Chapter 7: How Did You Become Codependent? 97Chapter 8: Taking Stock of Who You Are 119Chapter 9: Nonattachment and Acceptance 133Chapter 10: Learning to Value Yourself 155Part III: The Skills: Taking Action 169Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice 171Chapter 12: Recovery and Your Family, Friends, and Lovers 191Chapter 13: Going for the Gold – Healing Your Past 203Chapter 14: Healing Pleasures 221Chapter 15: Coping with Relapse 237Part IV: Standing on Your Own: Leaving Codependency Behind 249Chapter 16: Relationships that Work 251Chapter 17:Empowering You 269Chapter 18: Where to Get Help 285Part V: The Part of Tens 293Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 295Chapter 20: Ten Daily Reminders 301
- ISBN: 978-1-118-09522-5
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 336
- Fecha Publicación: 22/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés