ACOA Trauma Syndrome
The Impact of Childhood Pain on Adult Relationships
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Elizabeth Hanley
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Tian Dayton
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Growing up in a home where there is addiction or relationship trauma puts a child at great risk for long-term, post-traumatic stress effects that adversely compromise adult relationships. Best-selling author, psychologist, and psychodramatist Tian Dayton examines this trauma through an exploration of the way the brain and body process frightening or painful emotions and experiences in childhood. She shows how these traumas can become catalysts for unhealthy, self-medicating behaviors including drug and alcohol abuse, food issues, and sex, gambling, and shopping addictions.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2012 Tian Dayton (P)2013 Audible, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Amazing!
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it's just ok
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Dated, Freudian take on subject with shock value
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- Deedra
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ACOA Trauma Syndrome
I found this very informative.Growing up with both an alcoholic father and a narcissistic mother,it gave me some insights. Elizabeth Hanely was a fine narrator.
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Mostly great material, but I hate the 12 step crap
I like this book a lot, but I hate how the author is so brainwashed by the AA doctrine. It bothers me that the author thinks everyone needs to embrace 12 step meetings, that's garbage. But other than that, a lot of great ACOA information.
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- Samuel C. Brown
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my characteristics make sense now.
This book explained why I react to things the way that I do. For many years I thought my response was due to personality but now I see that I have fast more choice in my behavior than I believed I did.
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It's great if you can relate
Coming from a family in similar circumstances, this book was really enlightening. It felt as if someone finally was able to explain what had been inexplicable my whole life.
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- Blair Foster
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Hugely beneficial
I appreciate the audio book version of ACOA Trauma Syndrome. It allows me to close my eyes and focus on the words and meaning rather than zoning out and moving quickly july through a written page. I am also able to rewind and listen to a passage over and over again so that I am taking away the message.
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- Lori Rees
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A Better Understanding
If you had an alcoholic or dysfunctional parent, this book gives you a better understanding of why you feel and behave the way you do. This book is a wonderful opportunity to gain more awareness and compassion for yourself. Understanding the trauma syndrome and working to help yourself become more emotionally sober will not only bring huge benefits to your life but to the people around you, especially your children.
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World-class narrator. Essential reading for any anyone who identifies as an ACoA. Highly recommended.
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- 07-16-23
Revealing
My life story of the results of my upbringing in a Alcoholic household that ended my Dad murdering my Mom and then killing himself.
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- Devon
- 01-19-15
I loved it
I found this book not only helpful but enjoyable! Great content and great narration. Also, this book can help a wide range of people, not just ACOA's.
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- Cherie Avinger
- 04-11-20
Essential Information & Healing
This book is a must read for ACOAS and their loved ones. Absolutely essential to the health and well being of ACOAs. The Audible is extremely well presented. The learning is outstanding!
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