The authors' unique, step-by-step approach to treating co-dependency has successfully helped many people overcome the devastating effects of this culturally ingrained societal problem and shows how to bring control back to an individual's life.
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I was interested in this book because of the positive message that you can overcome codependency and its flowing writing style. However, there were some messages in the book I am skeptical of -- the authors say that 95% of us are codependent, which I do not buy. Also, the codependency inventory is frustrating because NO MATTER WHAT your answer, you always turn out codependent or counterdependent. I also think it's strange that the authors delve into passages on codependency and Christianity, but then tell us to be spiritual and connect with God. I felt it was confusing. I did think the book had positive messages to share. I thought the self-esteem inventory was helpful -- it broke down the aspects of self-esteem and told you exactly what areas to work on. I think the authors are moving in the right direction with codependency and I feel like they really care about helping people feel better. I think the self-confidence building and feelings activities really helped me gain some insight into my feelings. I especially enjoyed the activity where you pick apart each aspect of your personality and relate it to a famous person (i.e. my sexy side is like Madonna in Lucky Star, my scrappy side is like Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird) -- I think you should try it, it's fun.
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This book helps you thing differently about co-dependency and helps you see where you start to change your relationships to being dependent not co-dependent.
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Co-dependency has become one of those buzzwords for our modern culture. Most of us use the term to describe someone who suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction. Therefore, when we think of co-dependency, we tend to think of programs like AA.
Breaking Free of the Co-dependency Trap states that possibly 98% of the human population is co-dependent. It's not lack of self control. It's not a disease. It's not even about the alcohol, the drugs, the food, or the people pleasing behaviors.
Co-dependency is merely the way that the mind attempts to adapt to its experiences. In the first six months of life, babies are meant to learn that the world is a safe loving place and that his or her parents will always keep them safe. Once they are assured of these facts, then they can start to explore the world in an increasingly independent way.
Unfortunately, parents aren't perfect. The majority don't even know how to give this sort of unconditional love. Most are too busy worrying about day to day concerns. So for most people, their psychological development gets stuck and they spend the rest of their lives trying to gain (or dampen the need for) that love, acceptance, and security. When they have children, their children continue the same cycle.
Breaking Free of the Co-dependency Trap states that possibly 98% of the human population is co-dependent. It's not lack of self control. It's not a disease. It's not even about the alcohol, the drugs, the food, or the people pleasing behaviors.
Co-dependency is merely the way that the mind attempts to adapt to its experiences. In the first six months of life, babies are meant to learn that the world is a safe loving place and that his or her parents will always keep them safe. Once they are assured of these facts, then they can start to explore the world in an increasingly independent way.
Unfortunately, parents aren't perfect. The majority don't even know how to give this sort of unconditional love. Most are too busy worrying about day to day concerns. So for most people, their psychological development gets stuck and they spend the rest of their lives trying to gain (or dampen the need for) that love, acceptance, and security. When they have children, their children continue the same cycle.
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Jungian garbage!
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fell into my car through my sunroof and
relieved itself on my back seat, therefore
the 'universe' is trying to tell me... Read more
fell into my car through my sunroof and
relieved itself on my back seat, therefore
the 'universe' is trying to tell me... Read more
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An Engineer's Perspective
This book redefines the term co-dependency. It is an unfortunate confusion which will cause some readers to find the book objectionable. Read more
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This book is responsible to ruining many a marriage that could have been saved by REAL counseling. They say that 95% of people are co-dependent - that is impossible. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2001
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Published on Feb 15 2001
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This book has a lot of hands on tests, techniques etc. Its main message is that you CAN use a codependent relationship to grow out of your co-dependency. Read more
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