Full Description
Codependency is much more widespread than originally thought. Youdon t even have to be in a relationship. Codependents havetrouble accepting themselves, so they hide who they are to beaccepted by someone else.
Codependency for Dummies is the most comprehensive bookon the topic to date. It describes the history, symptoms, causes,and relationship dynamics of codependency and providesself-assessment questionnaires. The majority of the bookis devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recoverywith exercises, practical advice, and helpful daily reminders tohelp you know, honor, protect, and express yourself.
It clarifies deep psychological dynamics that underliecodependency, yet is written in a conversational style that seasily understandable by everyone.
You will learn: * How to raise your self-esteem * The difference between care-giving and codependentcare-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
Contents
Introduction 1
Part ICodependent?7
Chapter 1: When Relationships Hurt 9
Chapter 2: A New Definition of Codependency 27
Chapter 3: Characteristics of Codependents 39
Chapter 4: So, Are You Codependent? 69
Part II: Breaking the Cycle of Codependency: BeginningRecovery 77
Chapter 5: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 79
Chapter 6: The Process of Recovery 89
Chapter 7: How Did You Become Codependent? 97
Chapter 8: Taking Stock of Who You Are 119
Chapter 9: Nonattachment and Acceptance 133
Chapter 10: Learning to Value Yourself 155
Part III: The Skills: Taking Action 169
Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice 171
Chapter 12: Recovery and Your Family, Friends, and Lovers191
Chapter 13: Going for the Gold Healing Your Past 203
Chapter 14: Healing Pleasures 221
Chapter 15: Coping with Relapse 237
Part IV: Standing on Your Own: Leaving Codependency Behind249
Chapter 16: Relationships that Work 251
Chapter 17: Empowering You 269
Chapter 18: Where to Get Help 285
Part V: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 295
Chapter 20: Ten Daily Reminders 301
