Facing Codependence
Facing Codependence
Author: Pia Melody
For those that are codependent, many times the reasons for this can be traced back to our childhood. There is a wide range of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses that may contribute to codependency in adulthood. Pia Mellody talks about some of these reasons and offers effective ways to treat codependency. This book will help you get a better understanding of what codependency is and where it may have originated from.
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.
Book Reviews:
- A great book to recommend clients, due to its simplicity in explaining concepts complemented with the use of stories. I have recommended it to many of my clients who have greatly benefitted from the book’s profound truths as it pushes them towards introspection and self-awareness.
- I think this book is wonderful for all those who are dealing with codependency. I’m going to get the workbook too.
