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The complete ACOA sourcebook, adult children of alcoholics at home, at work, and in love, Janet G. Woititz

Label
The complete ACOA sourcebook, adult children of alcoholics at home, at work, and in love, Janet G. Woititz
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The complete ACOA sourcebook
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Janet G. Woititz
Sub title
adult children of alcoholics at home, at work, and in love
Summary
A one-volume collection of Dr. Woititz's three previous works: 'Adult Children of Alcoholics', 'Struggle for Intimacy', and 'The Self-Sabotage Syndrome'
Table Of Contents
PART ONE: At home: adult children of alcoholics -- What happened to you as a child? -- What is happening to you now? -- Breaking the cycle -- What about your children? -- Recovery hints -- PART TWO: In love: struggle for intimacy -- What do you pick for your lover? -- What is a healthy relationship anyway? -- Relationship issues shared by adult children of alcoholics: Fear of loss of self, Fear of being found out, Fear of abandonment, Bonding, Vulnerability, Anger, Guilt and shame, Depression, Trust, boundaries, Expectations, Control, Loyalty, Validation -- Issues of sexuality: Same-sex relationship, General sexual issues, Incest -- So you love an ACOA -- Getting it all together -- Conclusion -- PART THREE: At work: the self-sabotage syndrome -- The overview -- The home away from home -- The ACOA -- Boundaries -- ACOAs and workaholism -- ACOAs and burnout -- ACOAs as emplyees -- ACOAs as supervisors -- How the work crisis arises -- Getting through the work crisis -- Changing jobs -- Developing healthy workplace relationships -- Finding the right job for you -- ACOAs as counseling professionals -- Thoughts for employee assistance programs -- Conclusion
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