Strong Enough for Two: How to Overcome Codependence and Other Enabling Behavior and Take Control of Your Life

Mastrich, Jim, Birnes, William J.

ISBN 10: 0020345208 / ISBN 13: 9780020345206

Published by Crowell-Collier Pr, 1990

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K04B-02169

Synopsis:

Shows how spouses and children develop enabling behaviors that perpetuate an alcoholic's illness, and explains how to identify and overcome these patterns

Reviews: Enabling is the process of meeting the needs of another while allowing him or her to relinquish responsibility for destructive actions. Psychologist and substance abuse counselor Mastrich, coauthor with Birnes of The ACQA's Guide To Raising Healthy Children (Macmillan, 1988), presents case histories of enablers, who, while attempting to help an addicted or abusive parent, partner, or child, silently allow negative behavior to continue and worsen. A five-step program of self-awareness and behavior modification is recommended to help enablers to change. Enabling behavior, also known as "caregiving" or "rescuing," is discussed in a more readable fashion in other titles, including Melody Beattie's classic Code pendent No More (Harper, 1988) and Beyond Codependency and Getting Better All the Time ( LJ 7/89). This is a marginal purchase.
- Linda S. Greene, Chicago P.L.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Strong Enough for Two: How to Overcome ...
Publisher: Crowell-Collier Pr
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good