Adult Children
of Alcoholic

Resource Books on Adult Children of Alcoholics
Daily Affirmations for Adult Children of Alcoholics
Rokelle Lerner

Affirmations for the Inner Child
Rokelle Lerner

Perfect Daughters by Robert J. Ackerman
When this groundbreaking book first appeared over ten years ago, Dr. Ackerman identified behavior patterns shared by daughters of alcoholics. Adult daughters of alcoholics-"perfect daughters" -operate from a base of harsh and limiting views of themselves and the world. Having learned that they must function perfectly in order to avoid unpleasant situations, these women often assume responsibility for the failures of others. They are drawn to chemically dependent men and are more likely to become addicted themselves. More than just a text that identifies these behavior patterns, this book collects the thoughts, feelings and experiences of twelve hundred perfect daughters, offering readers an opportunity to explore their own life's dynamics and thereby heal and grow.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book 4th Edition by AA Services

The Complete ACOA Sourcebook: Adult Children of Alcoholics at Home, at Work and in Love
by Robert Ackerman (Foreword), Janet Woititz

Living Sober (#2150) by AA Services

Struggle for Intimacy (Adult Children of Alcoholics series)

Lifeskills for Adult Children

Adult Children : The Secrets of Dysfunctional Families
by John C. Friel Ph.D.
It is estimated that as many as 34 million people grew up in alcoholic homes. But what about the rest of us? What about families that had no alcoholism, but did have perfectionism, workaholism, compulsive overeating, intimacy problems, depression, problems in expressing feelings, plus all the other personality traits that can produce a family system much like an alcoholic one?

Recovery: A Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholicsby Herbert L. Gravitz, Julie D. Bowden

The Adult Children of Alcoholics Syndrome : From Discovery to Recovery
by Wayne Kritsberg

Synopsis: Kritsberg outlines a complete self-help recovery program based on his unique Family Integration System, with techniques such as exploring family myths, writing letters to oneself as a child, daily affirmations, and dialoguing with absent family members.

Children of Alcoholism : A Survivor's Manual
by Judith S. Seixas, Geraldine Youcha

Children of Alcoholics: A Critical Appraisal of Theory and Research
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and Developement
Kenneth J. Sher

This study offers a comprehensive, critical look at what is known and not known about children of alcoholics, and also constructs a model for assessing existing theory and introducing new methodological rigor into this field.

Evaluating and Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics
: Evaluation (Professional Series)
by Timmen L. Cermak
Hardcover Published by Johnson Inst

From Survival to Recovery: Growing up in an Alcoholic home :
by Al-Anon Family Group Head

Children of Alcoholics: As Youngsters--Adolescents--Adults: "It Will Never Happen to Me!"
by Claudia Black

This "little green book," as it has come to be known to hundreds of thousands of C.O.A.'s and A.C.O.A.'s, is meant to help the reader understand the roles children in alcoholic families adopt, the problems they face in adulthood as a result, and what they can do to break the pattern of destruction.

Children of Alcoholics
by Carol Chanco

Adult Children of Alcoholics
by Janet Geringer Woititz
Published by Health Communications

Synopsis: Ten years ago, Janet Woititz broke new ground in the understanding of the Adult Child of an alcoholic by listing the characteristics that ACoAs share. Here, in a new and expanded edition, the mother of the ACoA movement provides wisdom and information for all Adult Children of dysfunctional families.

An Adult Child's Guide to What's 'Normal
by John C. Friel Ph.D., Linda D. Friel M.A

Synopsis:A practical guide to begin dealing with the pain and trauma of being raisedin a dysfunctional family. Your parents may not have been able to teach youlifeskills but it is not too late to learn them now. This book will help thereader to learn how to respond to the challenges, problems and traps that they are faced with daily.
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12 Steps for Adult Children by Friends in Recovery

Forgiving Our Parents Forgiving Ourselves
: Healing Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
by David, Dr. Stoop, James, Dr. Masteller

Healing the Shame That Binds You
by John Bradshaw

Synopsis:In an emotionally revealing way, Bradshaw shows us how toxic shame is the core problem in our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions, and the drive to superachieve, resulting in the breakdown in the family system and ourinability to go forward with our lives.

Homecoming : Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child
by John Bradshaw

Synopsis: The renowned self-help expert examines the significance of recovering one's "inner child" in order to overcome addictions and make possible spiritual growth, freedom, and a full adjustment to adulthood

Healing The Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
by Charles L. Whitfield

Synopsis:The "Child Within" refers to that part of each of us which is ultimatelyalive, energetic, creative and fulfilled; it is our real self--who we trulyare. The author describes the journey of discovery and healing our fears,confusion, and unhappiness.

Recovery of Your Inner Child : The Highly Acclaimed Method for Liberating Your Inner Self
Lucia Capacchione

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