Becoming An Adult Child Of An Alcoholic

Author : M. D. Bey,R. N. Bey
Publisher : M. Evans
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781590771730

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Loving an Adult Child of an Alcoholic by M. D. Bey,R. N. Bey Pdf

The child of an alcoholic develops patterns of behavior during childhood which carry over into adult life. As children they were taught to cover up the family secret and suppress their feelings. No matter what is going on, as adults, when asked how she or he is doing your partner will likely answer "fine." Distrust, fear of abandonment, and sensitivity to criticism are all major issues for your adult child. Recognizing these patterns and changing the ones that cause problems will help you and your partner enjoy a deeper relationship.

Author : Janet G. Woititz
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1990-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781558741126

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Adult Children of Alcoholics by Janet G. Woititz Pdf

Describes the symptoms and treatment of alcoholism and examines the ways it can disrupt family relationships

Author : Tony D. Crespi
Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : UOM:39015040516406

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Becoming an Adult Child of an Alcoholic by Tony D. Crespi Pdf

Author : Tony A.,Hamilton Adler A.,Dan F.
Publisher : Hci
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1558741054

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The Laundry List by Tony A.,Hamilton Adler A.,Dan F. Pdf

The originator of the ACoA "Laundry Lists" gives an insider's view of the early days of the ACoA movement. Tony A. discusses what it means to be an adult child of an alcoholic parent and what the self-help group can do for its members. Includes stories, history and helpful information for the ACoA.

Author : Adult Children of Alcoholics (Association)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Adult children of alcoholics
ISBN : 0978979702

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Adult Children by Adult Children of Alcoholics (Association) Pdf

This is the official ACA Fellowship Text that is Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization (ACA WSO) Conference Approved Literature. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is an independent 12 Step and 12 Tradition anonymous program.

Author : Jane Middelton-Moz,Lorie Dwinell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780757393372

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After the Tears by Jane Middelton-Moz,Lorie Dwinell Pdf

Adult children of alcoholics have learned how to "survive," but often have difficulty "living" their lives. The trauma and grief of childhood losses affect every aspect of the life of an adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA). Now the authors of the bestselling After the Tears offer further insight into the origin and cost of childhood pain for those who grew up in alcoholic families. In this revised and expanded edition, Jane Middelton-Moz and Lorie Dwinell combine their years of experience in working with ACoAs, tackling issues such as intimacy, sibling relationships, codependency, breaking the alcoholic pattern, building a relationship with the inner child, forgiveness, and opening a window to spirituality.

Author : Herbert L. Gravitz,Julie D. Bowden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781439147900

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Recovery by Herbert L. Gravitz,Julie D. Bowden Pdf

Rich with insight and awareness, Recovery explores the secrets, fears, hopes and issues that confront adult children of alcoholics. Authors and widely respected therapists and ACOA workshop leaders Herbert Gravitz and Julie Bowden detail in a clear question-and-answer format the challenges of control and inadequacy that ACOAs face as they struggle for recovery and understanding, stage-by-stage: Survival * Emergent Awareness * Core Issues * Transformations * Integration * Genesis. If you feel troubled by your post, Recovery will start you on the path of self-awareness, as it explores the searching questions adult children of alcoholics seek to hove answered: * How con I overcome my need for control? * Do all ACOAs ploy the some kind of roles in the family? * How do I overcome my fear of intimacy? * What is all-or-none functioning? * How can ACOAs maintain self-confidence and awareness after recovery? * How do ACOAs handle the family after understanding its influence? * And many other important questions about your post, family and feelings. Written with warmth, joy and real understanding, Recovery will inspire you to meet the challenges of the post and overcome the obstacles to your happiness.

Author : Dennis Wholey
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Adult children of alcoholics
ISBN : 0553347888

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Becoming Your Own Parent by Dennis Wholey Pdf

Readers are guided inside a series of intimate and powerful group meetings where fourteen "adult children" reveal the devastating effects of their chaotic childhoods, and the leading experts in the field of recovery offer insight and solutions.

Author : Tian Dayton
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780757316449

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The ACOA Trauma Syndrome by Tian Dayton Pdf

Bestselling author, psychologist, and psychodramatist Dayton examines childhood trauma through an exploration of the way the brain and body process frightening or painful emotions and experiences.

Author : Wayne Kritsberg
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1988-03-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0553272799

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Adult Children of Alcoholics Syndrome by Wayne Kritsberg Pdf

A complete self-help program for adult children of alcoholics More than 28 million Americans grew up in alcoholic families. They bear a painful legacy of confusion, fear, anger and hurt—and they are at shockingly high risk of marrying an alcoholic or becoming alcoholics themselves. In this authoritative book, Wayne Kritsberg shows how to recognize—and remedy—the long-term effects of the dysfunctional, alcoholic family. His proven techniques, based on extensive clinical experience using the Family Integration System offer real help and real hope for adult children of alcoholics—and those they love.

Author : Daryl E. Quick
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830878165

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The Healing Journey for Adult Children of Alcoholics by Daryl E. Quick Pdf

I feel like people leave me abandoned all the time. Sometimes I'm so afraid for what seems like no reason. I just don't seem to have any energy. Why do the same thoughts keep racing through my mind? I usually don't feel happy or sad. If there isn't real excitement, I feel bored. I want to be close to people, but I just never make it. Do you see yourself in this list? Children of alcoholic parents have suffered wounds that affect their lives for years to come. They learn to protect themselves from the pattern of hurt that they have come to expect in life. The results of such constant vigilance against pain can range from ulcers, sleeplessness, addictions, depression and anger to a string of broken relationships. But adult children of alcoholics can go through a healing journey that will help them recover from their painful past and be set free to live as God intended. Daryl Quick takes readers step by step through new ways of feeling, thinking and acting that will replace the ineffective patterns they have been locked into for years. With moving stories and helpful exercises, Quick shows how adult children of alcoholics can find hope and healing. A book for those who want to recover from their past.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944840079

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Twelve Steps of Adult Children by Anonim Pdf

This is the conference-approved companion workbook to the ACA Fellowship Text that is Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization (ACA WSO) Conference Approved Literature. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is an independent 12 Step and 12 Tradition anonymous program.

Author : Janet G. Woititz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780757393419

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Adult Children of Alcoholics by Janet G. Woititz Pdf

In the 1980's, Janet Woititz broke new ground in our understanding of what it is to be an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. In this updated edition of her bestseller she re-examines the movement and its inclusion of Adult Children from various dysfunctional family backgrounds who share the same characteristics. After decades of working with ACoAs she shares the recovery hints that she has found to work. Read Adult Children of Alcoholics to see where the journey began and for ideas on where to go from here.

Author : Dennis Wholey
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0553347888

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Becoming Your Own Parent by Dennis Wholey Pdf

Readers are guided inside a series of intimate and powerful group meetings where fourteen "adult children" reveal the devastating effects of their chaotic childhoods, and the leading experts in the field of recovery offer insight and solutions.

Author : Douglas Bey,Deborah Bey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Adult children of alcoholics
ISBN : 9781590771174

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Loving an Adult Child of an Alcoholic by Douglas Bey,Deborah Bey Pdf

Is your partner an adult child of an alcoholic (ACOA)? Are you struggling with your relationship? Children of alcoholics develop patterns of behavior during childhood that carry over into adult life. As children, they were taught to cover up the family secret and suppress their feelings, and as adults, no matter what's going on, they'll always tell you they're fine. Distrust, fear of abandonment, and sensitivity to criticism are all major issues for ACOAs.