Facing Codependence

Table of Contents:
Foreword / Andrea Wells Miller, J. Keith Miller -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: How It All Began -- Part 1. The Symptoms of Codependence -- 1. Facing Codependence -- 2. The Five Core Symptoms of Codependence -- 3. How the Symptoms Sabotage Our Lives -- Part 2. The Nature of a Child -- 4. A Precious Child in a Functional Family -- 5. A Precious Child in a Dysfunctional Family -- 6. The Emotional Damage of Abuse -- 7. From Generation to Generation -- Part 3. The Roots of Codependence -- 8. Facing Abuse -- 9. Defenses Against Recognizing Abuse -- 10. Physical Abuse -- 11. Sexual Abuse -- 12. Emotional Abuse -- 13. Intellectual Abuse -- 14. Spiritual Abuse -- Part 4. Moving Toward Recovery -- 15. Personal Recovery -- Appendix: A Brief History of Codependence and a Look at the Psychological Literature -- Index.

Marc Notes:
Previous ed.: 1989.;Includes bibliographical references and index.;Discusses the symptoms of codependence, explains how child abuse and dysfunctional family life can cause the condition, and suggests a path toward recovery.

Jacket Description/Back:

Pia Mellody creates a framework for identifying codependent thinking, emotions and behaviour and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.

"Mellody is a true pioneer...she offers tried and effective ways to treat codependency. This is a splendid offering." -- John Bradshaw, national director of Codependency TreatmentLife Plus Institute, author of Healing the Shame That Binds You and Bradshaw On: The Family.

The groundbreaking bestseller on codependence--with more 750,000 copies sold--break the cycle, heal from past trauma, form fulfilling relationships, save your self-worth, and develop lasting, healthy habits and behavioral patterns

In Facing Codependence, Pia Mellody, internationally renowned expert on codependence and addiction recovery, decodes and identifies codependent thinking, emotions, and behavior and provides a proven roadmap to recovery.

For anyone who has been in a toxic relationship, engages in self-sabotaging behaviors themselves, or simply wants to be a better partner, and person, Facing Codependence dives into the core of human behavior and allows readers to:

- End toxic patterns, including love addiction, narcissism, alcoholism, and substance abuse

- Heal from dysfunctional family dynamics and end the cycle of abuse once and for all

- Ditch anxious and avoidant attachment to form stable and secure relationships

- Rediscover your sense of purpose, self-worth, and reclaim your identity and independence

Mellody simultaneously sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences. Unlearning behavioral patterns and easing the grip of trauma takes time and effort, but right here, right now, is where you start.

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 06/02/1989 (EAN 9780062505897, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:Mellody, Pia

Pia Mellody is an internationally renowned lecturer on the childhood origins of emotional dysfunc-tion. Her recovery work-shops have benefited people all over the world and her bestselling books have been translated into many languages. She is a member of the faculty at The Meadows Treatment Center, a residential center for victims of trauma, emotional abuse, and addictions, in Wickenburg, Arizona.