Codependency for Dummies

Codependency is much more widespread than originally thought. You don’t even have to be in a relationship. Codependents have trouble accepting themselves, so they hide who they are to be accepted by someone else.

Codependency for Dummies is the most comprehensive book on the topic to date. It describes the history, symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency and provides self-assessment questionnaires. The majority of the book is devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recovery with exercises, practical advice, and helpful daily reminders to help you know, honor, protect, and express yourself.

It clarifies deep psychological dynamics that underlie codependency, yet is written in a conversational style that’s easily understandable by everyone.

You will learn:

• How to raise your self-esteem
• The difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking
• The difference between healthy and dysfunctional families
• How to set boundaries
• How to separate responsibility for yourself and for others
• How to overcome guilt and resentment

Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and relationship and codependency expert. In her clinical practice, she's treated individuals and couples for over 24 years and is a consultant and workshop presenter at many addiction rehabilitation facilities.

Darlene is a frequent guest speaker on radio and is a presenter at colleges, universities, and various organizations, including the California Bar Association. Her articles have been published widely in professional and popular periodicals. Look for her Kindle ebook, 10 Steps to Self--Esteem. You can find her blogs at Darlenelancer.com and WhatisCodependency.com. Information about her seminars and coaching packages are available on her website, whatiscodependency.com.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, Ms. Lancer had a successful law career. She was a Senior Mediator for the Los Angeles Conciliation Court, where she helped families resolve custody and visitation disputes and domestic violence problems.