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Drama free : a guide to managing unhealthy family relationships / Nedra Glover Tawwab.

Summary:

"Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life--and honor the person you truly are" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593539279
ISBN: 0593539273
Physical Description: xx, 266 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: New York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2023]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Pt. 1. Unlearning dysfunction -- What dysfunction looks like -- Boundary violations, codependency, enmeshment -- Addiction, neglect, and abuse -- Repeating the cycle -- Trauma across generations -- pt. 2. Healing -- Resisting the urge to operate in dysfunction -- Thriving vs. surviving -- How to manage relationships with people who won't change -- Ending relationships when others won't change -- Building support outside your family -- pt. 3. Growing -- Troubleshooting relationships with parents -- Troubleshooting relationships with siblings -- Troubleshotting relationships with children -- Troubleshooting relationships with extended family -- Navigating in-laws -- Managing blended families -- The beginning of a new chapter.