Codependency Self Parenting

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, PhD, and Phil Diaz, MSW, 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.

In Conquering Shame and Codependency, Darlene Lancer sheds new light on shame: how codependents' feelings and beliefs about shame affect their identity, their behavior, and how shame can corrode relationships, destroying trust and love. She then provides eight steps to heal from shame, learn to love yourself, and develop healthy relationships.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them - in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no", and be assertive without offending others? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world.

More than personal boundaries, this book is really about relationships - healthy and unhealthy ones. Here best-selling author and psychotherapist Charles Whitfield blends theories and dynamics from several disciplines into practical knowledge and actions that your can use in your relationships right now. This comprehensive book opens with clear definitions and descriptions of boundaries, a self-assessment survey, and a history of our accumulated knowledge. Going deeper, it describes the 10 essential areas of human interaction wherein you can improve your relationships.

Best-selling author and frequent Oprah guest Dr. Harriet Braiker offers help for anyone who has ever felt the resentment of giving 100 percent of themselves to others and getting nothing in return. The Disease to Please explodes the dangerous myth that “people-pleasing” is a benign problem. It is the first book to treat people pleasing as a serious psychological syndrome, and it breaks new ground in its approach to offer a cure.

Have you recently walked away from a date or a conversation feeling uncomfortable or violated? Are you looking for ways to set limits with your spouse, kids, parents, or boss? This essential guide to setting and respecting boundaries is for anyone wanting to better understand themselves and others. Just as a cut in our skin causes pain and injury, a breach of any of our physical, emotional, or sexual boundaries can be very harmful to our bodies and minds.

In this expanded third edition, Brenda Schaeffer draws on years of feedback and new developments to foster an understanding of love addiction: what it is and what it is not, how to identify it, and, even more important, how to break free of it. Stories of real people struggling to develop sound relationships illustrate the characteristics of healthy love and help listeners to free themselves to find real intimacy.

In No More Narcissists!, psychologist Candace Love provides a road map for women to finally get the love they deserve. Using skills based in cognitive behavioral and schema therapy, you'll gain an understanding of why you're attracted to narcissistic men, how you can avoid being drawn in by a narcissist's initial charm and magnetism, and how to heal so you can finally move on to healthy relationships.

Unlock the Path to Self-Love and Independence with the Ultimate Codependency Recovery Workbook. Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency, constantly putting others' needs before your own? Do you fear abandonment so much that it dictates your relationships? Are you ready to stop feeling guilty for choosing your own happiness and start living a life true to yourself? It's time to reclaim your independence and self-worth.

Is having 'somebody to love' the most important thing in your life? Do you constantly believe that with 'the right man' you would no longer feel depressed or lonely? Are you bored with 'nice guys' who are open, honest, and dependable? If being in love means being in pain, this book was written for you. Therapist Robin Norwood describes loving too much as a pattern of thoughts and behavior, which certain women develop as a response to problems from childhood.

Unlock Your Heart and find joy in love without losing yourself! If you find yourself tired of feeling like your love life is a one-way street, always giving more than you get back, losing your identity for peace, or always worried about your relationship falling apart, this audiobook is for you. Dive into practical strategies and insights that address the struggles keeping you awake at night. Learn how your past shapes your connections, discover your unique way of relating to others, and understand why some relationships work while others don’t.

Codependency is a relationship in which one person needs to rely on others for self-worth or approval. This relationship can cause anxiety or shame that keeps one from focusing on one’s own needs and desires. It can also lead one to feel entitled and jealous when the codependent partner doesn’t share some priority they perceive themselves to have in their life. Codependency can be characterized by having an attitude of “shoulding” on another person. Communicating this self-perceived problem can lead to an improved relationship between the two people involved.

Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency. Problems are made to be solved, Melody reminds us, and the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own pain and self-care.

If you've ever wondered why you hold on to toxic relationships that aren’t good for you or why you make excuses for other’s bad behavior, then this guide will help you understand, recognize, and avoid the behavior altogether. At some point, what you’ve always done, won’t work and you know it. Now you’re ready to confront the issues that have plagued you and fed into your adult relationships. Recovering from codependency may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.

A lot of us, sometimes, will overanalyze and overthink things in our minds. That is normal as we are human beings, and it is a part of our daily living. But, if overthinking turns out to be a repetitive activity, it may be the right time for you to take action to avoid it from controlling your life. Overthinking is that inner voice that tries to bring you down. It criticizes you and destroys your confidence and self-esteem.

In this audiobook you will discover the meaning of codependency, how to recognize the signs of codependent relationship, and how to free yourself from its destructive clutches. I have included pertinent information designed to help you recognize the behaviors displayed by codependents, and techniques that you can implement immediately, to help you end a codependent relationship in a healthy and safe way.

The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap is a complete rewrite of Ross's first book. Ross provides a more explicit rendering of The Human Magnet Syndrome, that includes new theories, explanations, and concepts. The information on Gaslighting and The Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, like the rest of the information, is cutting edge and completely original. This audiobook contains many more case examples and stories of Ross's own codependency recovery.

In a world where toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse are all too common, finding your path to recovery and empowerment is crucial. This audiobook addresses the heart of these challenges, guiding you through understanding the depth of your trauma and paving the way for genuine healing.

Gaslighting is an insidious form of emotional abuse and manipulation that is difficult to recognize and even harder to break free from. That’s because it plays into one of our worst fears — of being abandoned — and many of our deepest needs: to be understood, appreciated, and loved. In this groundbreaking guide, the prominent therapist Dr. Robin Stern shows how the Gaslight Effect works and tells you how to turn up your Gaslight Radar, so you know when a relationship is headed for trouble.

Introducing a 10-hour blueprint to recovering from narcissistic abuse from your mother and avoiding toxic relationships and people as an empath moving forward. It's time for you to realize you are a beautiful person and a beautiful soul. It's time for you to break generational trauma and blossom into the incredible woman you are meant to be. You deserve to be happy. You deserve happy relationships, and to be confident, you can be an amazing partner, spouse, mother, sister, and friend.