Each month we’ll feature a book or item from our 12-step recovery and inspirational bookstore! These items will be available for purchase inside our Administration Office in Prescott Valley located at: 2651 N. Industrial Way, Suite A, Prescott Valley 86314. Open Mon – Thurs 9 am – 4 pm, and Friday by appointment. Call Suzi or Leslie at 928-772-4184 to learn more.
Conquering Shame and Codependency
8 Steps to Freeing the True You
by Darlene Lancer
Shame and doubting one’s worth can be debilitating. Unemployment and isolation as a result of the pandemic can fuel these negative feelings. Darlene Lancer’s book offers help for this particularly hard time. Learn how to heal from the destructive hold of shame and codependency by implementing eight steps that will empower the real you and lead to healthier relationships.
Shame is the torment you feel when you’re exposed, humiliated, or rejected; the feeling of not being good enough. It’s a deeply painful and universal emotion, yet is not often identified nor discussed. For some, shame lurks in the unconscious, undermining self-esteem, destroying confidence, and taking a toll on one’s overall health. “The need to be loved and accepted can make us hypersensitive to any sign of disapproval or abandonment. We’re anxious about rejection, abandonment, or making a mistake, and about being successful.” (p. 100)
As a way to cope, people immersed in shame develop codependent relationships–where we overlook our own needs and desires as we try to care for, protect, or please another–often cover up abuse, addiction, or other harmful behaviors.
Conquering Shame and Codependency special price during March 2021 only: $12.00
Available in our 12-Step Recovery and Inspirational Bookstore in Prescott Valley
Questions? Call Suzi or Leslie at 928-772-4184
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