Based on such concepts as the 'precious child', the five core symptoms of codependence, and the Twelve-Step process of recovery used by Codependents Anonymous, Breaking Free provides strategies and insights for dealing with the fundamental problem of codependence - the inability to live as a mature adult and have satisfying relationships. In a three part approach to recovery, Mellody first shows recovering codependents how to move beyond denial of their childhood history of abuse. She then offers techniques to identify concrete ways in which the symptoms of codependence operate in their lives. Finally, Mellody guides users through the process of identifying and recording specific instances of improvement in their lives as an aid to greater self awareness and further recovery.Paperback Workbook.
