| Description |
vi, 229 pages ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages[227]-229). |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction: your needs for warmth and acceptance -- Part one: what is going on? -- 1 Ways to understand your parents' behavior -- 2 How have you been responding? -- 3 Gain perspective by considering family history and circumstances -- Part two: what can i do? -- 4 Prepare yourself -- 5 Keep the logic straight -- 6 Anticipate the seventeen moves they may make and plan your countermoves -- 7 Bring significant others and siblings on board -- Part three: how do we shift toward warmth and acceptance? -- 8 Initiate constructive conversations -- 9 Request specific changes -- 10 Overcome habit and relapse -- Conclusion: you can grow beyond your parents' limitations -- Acknowledgments -- References. |
| Summary |
"Do you have a parent who is invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful? In this important and much-needed guide, you'll learn how to set boundaries; uncover the hidden motives behind your parent's behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions; and foster healthier relationships. There's no sugarcoating it--if you grew up with a parent who made you feel invalidated or unloved as a child, your pain is very real. In some cases, you may decide that you want to remove this parent from your life, and that is a valid choice. But for many people, dealing with a problem parent becomes a necessary part of life, for whatever reason. If you're one of these people, this book can help. If you've "had it up to here" with a parent who makes you feel as though you're just not good enough, this invaluable guide can help you put an end to toxic interactions while maintaining peace in your family" -- Publisher. |
| Subject |
Parent and adult child.
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Families -- Psychological aspects.
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Families -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01728915
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Parent and adult child. (OCoLC)fst01053304
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dysfunctional Families.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Parent & Adult Child.
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SELF-HELP / Abuse.
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SELF-HELP / Personal Growth.
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| ISBN |
9781684030927 (paperback) |
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1684030927 (paperback) |
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