Adult Child Syndrome

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.

An examination of adults who have been manipulated by divorcing parents. Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) occurs when divorcing parents use children as pawns, trying to turn the child against the other parent. This book examines the impact of PAS on adults and offers strategies and hope for dealing with the long-term effects.

Break free from the invisible chains of childhood and reclaim your True Self. Do you find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationships, people-pleasing patterns, or a constant fear of abandonment? These may be signs of unresolved emotional wounds rooted in early life experiences. Thawing Adult/Child Syndrome and Other Codependent Patterns is a compassionate guide for anyone struggling to understand the lasting impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior. Written by Don Carter, MSW, LCSW—an experienced therapist and author of the bestselling Thawing the Iceberg Series (over 8,500 copies sold...

You're waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for a text. Waiting for a call. Waiting for some sign that your adult child remembers you exist. That they care. That they want to talk to you. But the phone doesn't ring. The text doesn't come. The call doesn't happen. Days go by. Weeks go by. Sometimes months go by. And you're left wondering: What happened? When did we stop talking? When did they stop calling? When did I become someone they don't need to talk to? You think about when they were younger. When they called you for everything. When they needed you for everything. When you ...

You love your mother, but she drives you crazy. She controls, criticizes, and butts into your life constantly. Then when you try and set boundaries, the pushback and resulting guilt are so bad you tell yourself...it's just not worth it. Is your mother narcissistic, borderline, or just plain difficult? Are you empathetic, sensitive, and kind? If so, chances are you have fallen into one or all of the hidden psychological traps that constitute the Good Daughter Syndrome.

What if kids, children, adolescents, teenagers or young people are able to control their anxiety, emotions, depression, worry, anger, panic, trauma, suicidal and negative thoughts effectively - this is where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) takes effect. Think about the sanity and environmental benefits this will bring to our society. Are you not thrilled? It's not every kid, child, adolescent, teenager or young person who can effectively control their own emotions and behavior. But those who can, are able to take responsibility for their actions, have a good feeling and a tremendous ...

You've been the strong one for so long you forgot you weren't supposed to be. It's a quiet kind of tired. The kind nobody asks about. The kind you stopped naming, even to yourself. If you were the eldest daughter, the one who held the house together while everyone else fell apart — this book was written for you. Maybe you recognize yourself here: You walked into rooms reading the temperature before you could read chapter books You learned to soften bad news for your dad before you learned how to ask for what you needed You became your mother's confidante at twelve, your sister's backup ...

Some people never quite grow up—not in spirit, but in a deeper, more troubling way. They drift from job to job, never quite committing. They fall in love repeatedly but flee when relationships become real. They brim with creative ideas that never manifest. They live as though life were a dress rehearsal for a future performance that never arrives. Carl Jung and his followers identified this pattern as the puer aeternus—the "eternal boy." The term comes from ancient Rome, where it described divine figures of perpetual youth, but Jung transformed it into one of the most penetrating ...

A definitive guide to understanding those on the autism spectrum so you can make meaningful connections. Do you work with people who are on the autism spectrum, and you want to find ways to connect with them? Are you worried that your lack of understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is causing issues in relationships with your friends, family, or coworkers? Do you suspect someone you are close to may have ASD and you want to better understand what they deal with on a daily basis? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you have come to the right place.

Are you tired of feeling like you are never quite enough, despite your constant efforts to be perfect? Do you wish you could break the cycle of people-pleasing and finally put your own needs first? What if the anxiety and exhaustion you feel every day is not a character flaw, but a survival mechanism you no longer need? Growing up with an alcoholic parent is not just a memory. It is a blueprint that often dictates your adult life through constant anxiety and the relentless pressure to be the reliable one. If you have spent years wondering why you are still running on high alert long after ...

What is Asperger’s Syndrome? How is it different from autism, or is it even different? How does it differ from ADHD? These basic questions, as well as others, will be answered in this quick guide. Aside from that, topics such as managing temper tantrums, depression, and occupational therapy for autistic people will be discussed.

The kids finally flew the coop. So why does the nest feel so complicated? Dave and Lisa Morrison spent twenty-three years raising kids, shuttling to soccer practice, negotiating about vegetables, and trying to keep tiny humans alive. Then one Tuesday in August, their daughter drives off to college, and suddenly... silence. No more doors slamming. No more music leaking from bedrooms. No more arguments about whose turn it is to unload the dishwasher. Just Dave and Lisa, staring at each other like awkward teenagers on a first date, wondering: Now what? In this laugh-out-loud honest novel about...

Clarity is the key to breaking the cycle of self-sabotage! Do these thoughts buzz around in your head? What's wrong with me? Why do I keep doing this? Why can't I get my life together? You know something must change, but you're unsure where to begin. You've tried pushing harder, striving to improve, and staying busy, yet deep down, you feel like a tangled mess. Craving Clarity will guide you in untangling the emotional loops that hold you back. It will help you understand the hidden patterns that keep you stuck and silence the inner voice that incessantly whispers, “You’re not enough!...

When Amanda travels east to Orlando on a hunch, she's met with the worst news possible. Kingdom Keeper Finn Whitman is missing. Calling on her own gift (she's telekinetic), her sister Jess' ability to dream the future, and their fellow Fairlie Mattie Weaver's unexplained ability to read minds through physical contact, the three gifted girls must navigate treachery, deception, and the stubborn, unwilling parents of the missing Keepers if they're to save their friends.

In "Bridges to Independence," you will discover a compassionate, insightful guide for those navigating the unique challenges of parenting neurodivergent teenagers moving into adulthood. This comprehensive resource provides practical strategies, emotional support, and resources to help families thrive during these pivotal years. Key Features: Understanding Autism in Adolescence: Explore the characteristics of autism as they manifest during the teenage years, including social dynamics and sensory sensitivities. Communication Strategies: Learn effective techniques to enhance communication with...

Dr. Jeff Duran suffers from severe panic attacks when he ventures too far outside his home office. And he is inexplicably haunted by mysterious memories, and phrases of a foreign language he never learned. Then, after a patient tormented by "recovered" memories commits suicide - and her half-sister, Adrienne Cope, blames Duran - his life spirals out of control. Suddenly targeted by unknown assassins, he and Adrienne must run for their very lives.

Insightful and irreverent, one baby boomer helps Generation X parents to find humor in the family situations boomerang children have caused and continue to cause. These situations include frustration, exasperation, carpal tunnel, early menopause, flatulence, and Prozac-induced stupor.

"11:11: The Running Twin Soul Syndrome" by Silvia Moon is a profound exploration of the twin flame journey, specifically highlighting the experiences of individuals who identify as runners within this unique connection. The book intricately examines the emotional labyrinth that often accompanies spiritual awakenings, shedding light on the tumultuous feelings of guilt, shame, and inner conflict that can arise during this transformative process. Moon thoughtfully articulates the deep-seated challenges faced by twin flame runners, who grapple with an intense longing for union with their divine...