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Co-dependency Recommended Books

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  • Dreher, Diane. The Tao of Inner Peace.

    Outlines practical ways to live the core ideas of the Taoist philosophy, with particular regard to gaining and maintaining serenity.

  • Evans, Patricia. The Verbally Abusive Relationship. (8/6/97)

    Describes the power / control dynamics of a verbally abusive relationship, how to identify verbal abuse, and how to respond to it. Includes an excellent model for healthy relationships, based on equality, mutual-support, nurturing, and verbal affirmation.

  • Frankl, Viktor. Man's Search for Meaning.

    Perhaps the greatest book of this century. Focuses on attitude and how the quality and meaning of our lives, despite our circumstances, are shaped by the attitudes we choose. A beautiful example of how a holocaust survivor overcame victim mentality.

  • Gray, John. Mars and Venus in Love : Inspiring and Heartfelt Stories of Relationships That Work

    Available in Hardback, Paperback, or Cassette.

    A collection of first-person stories that illustrate how couples have successfully put Gray's principles to work in their own lives to create fulfilling, long-lasting relationships.

  • Gray, John. Venus and Mars on a Date.

    Explains the dynamics of the dating relationship. Gray's insights into attraction and how relationships develop are invaluable for co-dependents, whether they are dating or not.

  • Hammarskjöld, Dag. Markings.

    Devotional readings from the journals of a spiritual mystic. Examines many of the spiritual paradoxes that are crucial to recovery.

  • Heatherly, Joyce L. Balcony People. (1/16/97)

    The perfect "how-to" book for becoming a positive, nurturing, and affirming person to yourself and the people in your life. Ideal for those who have suffered from the verbal and emotional abuse so often accompanying co-dependent relationships.

  • Hemfelt, Robert and Richard Fowler. Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery.

    Examines each of the Twelve Steps from a Biblical perspective. New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. Includes devotions, scripture references, and prayers for those in any program of recovery.

  • Hoff, Benjamin. The Tao of Pooh.

    The perfect introduction to the attitudes and principles of Taoist philosophy that are at the center of real recovery.

  • Howard, Alice and Walden Howard. Exploring the Road Less Traveled.

    A workbook specifically for groups studying "The Road Less Traveled." Contains additional material that is quite helpful in uncovering the hidden self, self-love, and building healthy, spiritual relationships.

  • Kreidmen, Ellen. Light His Fire. and Light Her Fire.

    Practical advice for men and women on how to create and keep romance, passion, and excitement alive in a relationship. Contains excellent insights into the power of unconditional love, appreciation, esteem, and nurturing.

  • Leggett, Trevor. A First Zen Reader.

    An introduction to the philosophic principles of Zen that lend themselves to achieving serenity, balance, and harmony in life.

  • Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Enjoying the Presence of God.

    The definitive text for achieving an enduring friendship with God.

  • McMahon, Susanna. The Portable Therapist.

    Examines and defines basic recovery issues of attitude, self-love, paradox, and healthy relationships. Very readable and informative. Presented in Question and Answer format.



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Last Updated( Jan 21, 2010 )
reviewed by:
Harry Croft, MD (Psychiatrist)
 

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