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The Complete ACOA Sourcebook
- Adult Children of Alcoholics at Home, at Work and in Love
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Publisher's Summary
When they were first released in the 1980s, Janet Woititz's groundbreaking works, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Struggle for Intimacy, and The Self-Sabotage Syndrome, provided a new message of hope to adult children who had grown up in the shadow of alcoholic parents. Their message today is as profound and timeless as it was two decades ago.
Now, in this complete collection, listeners will learn again the insight and healing power of Janet Wotitiz's words. The Complete ACOA Sourcebook is a compilation of three of Dr. Woititz's classic books, addressing head-on the symptoms of The Adult Children of Alcoholics syndrome and providing strategies for living a normal life as an adult. Listeners will find help for themselves: at home, in intimate relationships, and on the job. They will discover the reasons for the way they think, believe, and feel about themselves; ACOAs often feel isolated, have difficulty in relationships, in the workplace, and in feeling good about themselves.
Noted ACOA expert Dr. Robert Ackerman, author of the best-selling Perfect Daughters and Silent Sons, provides a foreword and explains why Janet Woititz's message will continue to help millions of listeners for generations to come.
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- MR. BIG STUFF
- 09-17-20
ABSOLUTELY A MUST READ!
I went into this book with my guard up and thinking this was simply going to be a book of excuses to use for the issues I've not been able to pinpoint within myself for decades... however, by the last page I am walking away with so many possibilities towards correcting the things I've been struggling with for as long as I can remember.
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- M. Fortney
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Incredibly important reading for ACOAs
So much good information. One of the most important books I’ve ever listened to. Helped with my awareness of things I was previously unaware of. Very thankful for this book.
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- Arturo J.
- 02-17-23
Eye opening
I stumbled upon this book trying to find books about how to fix my marriage. Both my spouse and I are children of alcoholics. This book pointed out some hard truths. Things that I do things that he does. The things we sabotage, themes we tend to recycle over 30 years of marriage. Finally at a point where I just can’t or don’t want to live like this anymore. But I could not seem to recognize my own thoughts or reasons why we do what we do. This book was of tremendous help to identify so many actions I do automatically without thought. It just is. It must be. I now recognized that I am not alone. Suicide is not a solution. I am not alone. One day at a time.
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- CAROLYN G WYNN
- 11-19-22
Great Resource
Great resource for adult children of alcoholics who are trying to navigate their experiences , triggers and behaviors. The book pairs well, if you are currently working through issues with a therapist
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- itsjustme
- 01-26-22
Good resource
Took a while but worth it.Good resource and reminder for all aspects and perspe tives.
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- Colonel Klink
- 11-02-20
Amazing Author. Great resource.
Good and affordable for anyone working Program. Gained deep insight. Found this after reading Struggling with Intimacy. Also recommended and included in this resource compilation.
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Bad narrative voice
- By Ankit Bahl on 12-05-15
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Perfect Daughters
- Adult Daughters of Alcoholics
- By: Robert Ackerman
- Narrated by: Rebecca Rogers, Winter Grayden
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 120
This new edition of Perfect Daughters, a pivotal book in the ACoA movement, identifies what differentiates the adult daughters of alcoholics from other women. When this groundbreaking book first appeared over 10 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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Powerful
- By Amazon Customer on 06-02-13
By: Robert Ackerman
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
- By: Janet Geringer Woititz
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 708
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 557
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 553
Ten years ago, Janet Woititz broke new ground in our understanding of what it is to be an adult child of an alcoholic. Today, she re-examines the movement and its inclusion of adult children from various dysfunctional family backgrounds who share the same characteristics. After more than 10 years of working with ACoAs, she shares the recovery hints that she has found to work. Listen to Adult Children of Alcoholics to see where the journey began and for ideas on where to go from here.
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4 out of 5 stars
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CONCISE PROBLEM ANALYSIS. SOLUTIONS, NOT SO MUCH.
- By Ange on 01-07-15
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Lifeskills for Adult Children
- By: Janet Geringer Woititz EdD, Alan Garner
- Narrated by: Barry Abrams
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4 out of 5 stars 40
From the author of the New York Times best seller Adult Children of Alcoholics - a wonderful book that affirms and encourages ACoAs by developing your skills for living. Imagine how good you would feel if: you could stand up for yourself without losing your temper; you could make a decision without second guessing yourself; and you didn't have that sense of worthlessness every time someone criticized you. In Lifeskills for Adult Children you can learn how to do these things and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My thoughts
- By Ameenah Muhammad on 09-05-18
By: Janet Geringer Woititz EdD, and others
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Loving an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
- By: Douglas Bey MD, Deborah Bey RN
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5
The child of an alcoholic develops 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. 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.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Excellent read
- By Amazon Customer on 01-23-23
By: Douglas Bey MD, and others
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ACOA Trauma Syndrome
- The Impact of Childhood Pain on Adult Relationships
- By: Tian Dayton
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Hanley
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 140
Growing up in a home where there is addiction or relationship trauma puts a child at great risk for long-term, post-traumatic stress effects that adversely compromise adult relationships. Best-selling author, psychologist, and psychodramatist Tian Dayton examines this trauma through an exploration of the way the brain and body process frightening or painful emotions and experiences in childhood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved it
- By Devon on 01-19-15
By: Tian Dayton
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After the Tears
- Helping Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal Their Childhood Trauma
- By: Lorie Dwinell, Jane Middleton-Moz
- Narrated by: Lucinda Gainey
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 139
The trauma and grief of growing up in an alcoholic or addicted family create a lifetime of baggage. If you grew up in an addicted family, the dysfunction that permeated every aspect of your childhood may have seemed "normal", and you may not even realize the level of affect alcohol still has on your adult life - whether or not you drink. If you are one of the millions of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs), the cost of your childhood pain can be unbearable. You may have learned how to "survive", but are you "living" your life?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Helpful
- By Jeffenie Pashkowsky on 07-20-16
By: Lorie Dwinell, and others
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Adult Children
- The Secrets of Dysfunctional Families
- By: Linda Friel, John Friel
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 196
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 163
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 162
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? Countless millions of us struggle with these kinds of dysfunctions every day, and until very recently we struggled alone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An unbelievable book that will change your life
- By Michael on 01-14-14
By: Linda Friel, and others
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It Will Never Happen to Me
- Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults
- By: Claudia Black PhD
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
In an all too familiar scenario, played out in millions of homes every day, children who grow up in addictive families abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. The rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors they take on, such as the responsible child, the adjuster, the placater, and the acting-out child can eventually contribute to problems of depression, loneliness, and addiction in adulthood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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helpful
- By Kathleen Benjamin on 08-18-22
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Struggle for Intimacy
- By: Janet Geringer Woititz
- Narrated by: Lucinda Gainey
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 174
Janet Woititz, mother of the recovery movement, sensitively addresses the barriers of trust and intimacy that children learn in an alcoholic family. She provides suggestions for building loving relationships with friends, partners, and spouses.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another good one
- By Jodie on 12-28-13
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The Soulful Journey of Recovery
- A Guide to Healing from a Traumatic Past for ACAs, Codependents, or Those with Adverse Childhood Experiences
- By: Tian Dayton
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11
More than just a book full of the latest information, this is a dynamic, interactive, and personalized journey of recovery for those impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Finally, they can put their past behind them where it belongs! For those who have grown up in a family with addiction, mental illness, or other adverse childhood experiences (ACES), the heartache and pain doesn't end when they grow up and leave home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Oriana on 02-20-23
By: Tian Dayton
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Bob Earll: A One Day Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Codependency Workshop ACA ACOA CODA
- By: History of Recovery
- Narrated by: Bob Earll, A Bill Friend
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Recovery from growing up with dysfunctional adults as parents. One concept is, the things you used to survive as a kid are ruining your life as an adult. Overcome poor self image, find your authentic self, heal your soul, and become the person you want to be.
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Healing Your Lost Inner Child
- How to Stop Impulsive Reactions, Set Healthy Boundaries and Embrace an Authentic Life
- By: Robert Jackman
- Narrated by: Randy Scott
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 218
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 187
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Story5 out of 5 stars 186
Most people don't realize how much unresolved emotional pain they carry around. They don't know why they always feel depressed, anxious, victimized, or disappointed. They wonder why they keep making the same self-sabotaging impulsive decisions. These patterns often stem from their lost inner child, which carries a false narrative that has been on repeat since childhood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent book for healing your inner child
- By Stefan Pagacik on 11-09-21
By: Robert Jackman
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Healing the Child Within
- Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
- By: Charles Whitfield
- Narrated by: Robert Feifar
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 503
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 409
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 398
Have you ever heard of your inner child? Well, this is the classic book that started it all. In 1987, Charlie Whitfield's breakthrough concept of the child within - that part of us which is truly alive, energetic, creative. and fulfilled - launched the inner child movement. Healing the Child Within describes how the inner child is lost to trauma and loss, and how by recovering it, we can heal the fear, confusion and unhappiness of adult life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dysfunction from Emotionally Absent Parents
- By Chris on 06-13-17
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Emotional Sobriety
- From Relationship Trauma to Resilience and Balance
- By: Tian Dayton
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Hanley
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 267
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 215
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 209
Do you use substances or engage in compulsive activities to regulate your mood? Do you reach for something sweet, a couple of drinks, or a pack of cigarettes after a difficult day because you can't unwind without them? Do you race to the stores to spend away the day's frustrations or run around in circles taking more time to get less done? If these self-defeating habits sound familiar, Emotional Sobriety will shed light on why and how these coping mechanisms threaten your health and impact resilience
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book for those from Dysfunction
- By Amanda on 09-07-13
By: Tian Dayton
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You're Not Crazy - You're Codependent
- What Everyone Affected by Addiction, Abuse, Trauma or Toxic Shaming Must Know to Have Peace in Their Lives
- By: Jeanette Elisabeth Menter
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 298
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars