Codependency for Dummies, Darlene Lancer
Codependency for Dummies, Darlene Lancer
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Codependency for Dummies

Author: Darlene Lancer

Narrator: Courtney Patterson

Unabridged: 13 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/02/2019


Synopsis

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.

About Darlene Lancer

Darlene Lancer is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationships and codependency. In her private clinical practice, she has treated individuals and couples for over thirty years and coaches internationally. She's a sought-after speaker at national conferences, in media, and to professional groups and institutions. Before becoming a psychotherapist, Ms. Lancer was a successful entertainment lawyer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jewelianne on January 17, 2014

Okay, so I feel like sort of a weirdo putting this book on here, but hear me out. I've been really interested in positive self-improvement this year (both physically and emotionally/mentally). I saw a really good lecture by the author of this book, so I decided to check out her work. The information......more

Goodreads review by Tina on May 25, 2016

Although I am codependent, this book doesn't deal with my type. I am not codependent on drink and drugs and nor am I codependent on caring for someone who is on drink and drugs. I had hoped that this would deal more with people who were codependent due to extreme abuse and control they've suffered i......more

Goodreads review by Katie on May 11, 2015

Wow. I think this book may have just changed my life. As someone who (unconsciously) has never had a relationship which wasn't co-dependent, reading this book was like being hit between the eyes. I had a Friends style "This book could have been called Be Your Own Windkeeper Katie!" moment. Highly re......more

Goodreads review by Fadi on March 19, 2020

Really incredible book. I wish much of its content were taught in high schools, particularly the sections concerning relationships and self-acceptance/self-love. It provides such essential and valuable insight that many people could stand to gain from had they been exposed to it earlier.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on September 17, 2016

The best book on codependency that I have read.......more