The Everything Guide to Codependency: Learn to recognize and change codependent behavior

by Jennifer Sowle

Break free of codependency and embrace your true self!

Are you codependent? Do you make other people's problems your own? Do you find it hard to set boundaries and take care of your own needs? In this reassuring guide, Dr. Jennifer Sowle helps you learn how to identify your own destructive behavior, regain self-esteem, and set healthy boundaries in all types of relationships. Inside, you'll learn how to move beyond codependency With The Everything Guide to Codependency , you can break the cycle of codependency and enabling. Dr. Sowle offers expert advice and practical techniques to help transform codependent relationships into healthy, fulfilling ones.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 2014

About the author

Jennifer Sowle is a practicing clinical psychologist in Traverse City, Michigan. She has coauthored two non-fiction books and has written many professional articles.

Admissions is her first novel.

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Reviews

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with what others have said about this book... it gives a lot of examples but it doesn't make any suggestions until the last part. I also read it and now feel worse about my co-dependency issues, how can that be? It feels like a mountain to climb, as everyone is co-dependent in some form or another. There are some interesting insights but Melody Beattie writes about the subject in a kinder, more compassionate way. I'd read her books before this one!

[Terrence Kelleman · Rating 2 out of 5]

The stories of different peoples experiences with codependency are sometimes helpful perspectives but the book doesn't really delve into the methods for changing these patterns until the last 1/4 of the book.

[Kareena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great... I was hoping for more information about living with and working through codependency. Instead it was mostly examples and explanations. I appreciated that this book didn’t focus on living with an alcoholic, but other than the last couple chapters, I got nothing out of it. I wouldn’t recommend.

[Desiree · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the examples helpful. There was a lot of push toward psychotherapy. I was left with a "Now what?" feeling because I cannot afford a psychotherapist.

[Karl Goodwin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of examples, but not enough focus on how to work on problems.

[Zev · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book tried to do everything at once. Still worth a read. I took notes.

[Citrine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent book for those just learning about co-dependency ( like I am ) full of examples to get you familiarized with all the facets and tons of suggestions about how to help yourself work through the issue . However for someone more nuanced in all the fascination that is codependency , I imagine it would be repetitive and too basic . I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to learning more about codependency because of it !