The 12 Steps to Self-Parenting for Adult Children [Paperback]

Patricia O'Gorman (Author), Philip Oliver-Diaz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1988

If you are the child of an alcoholic or an adult who has experienced trauma in childhood, you can give yourself a second chance for intimacy, fulfillment and joy by self-parenting. 12 Steps to Self-Parenting, based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, will guide you to nurture your inner child so that it may grow into healthy self acceptance.

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About the Author

Patricia O'Gorman, Ph.D., is noted for her work in the Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Fields, where she has held national and statewide positions. She has previously held the position of Director of the Division of Prevention of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Founding Director, National Council on Alcoholism's Department of Prevention and Education, and a co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. Currently she is the Chief Psychologist at Berkshire Farm Center, a licensed psychologist in East Chatham, N.Y., and a noted national and international lecturer and consultant, known for her warm, funny and information-packed seminars.

Philip Oliver-Diaz, M.S.W., is an author, columnist, and clinician and pioneer in his work with Adult Children of Alcoholics.  He is a co-founder with Patricia O'Gorman of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: HCI (June 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932194680
• ISBN-13: 978-0932194688
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #284,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Wonderful :), September 15, 2008

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Andria M. Norris "Andrialuvsbooks" (Orange County CA) - See all my reviews
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My counselar referred me to any book about, "Self Parenting," due to my tumultous childhood. I am not a child of an alcoholic; however I experienced similiar upbringings of those that are. This book is great if you are coming from a background where you do not feel that sense of family, the roots that a normal/healthy family gives. I have found a lot of truth and grown much through the 12 steps in this book. If followed, healing will definately take place.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet --very helpful, September 30, 2009

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I am finding this book very helpful. The chapters are short--30 minute read or less but are packed with useful information. Each step seems very well thought out. Lots to mull over and to begin to apply in your life. Each step parallels one of AA's 12 steps but with a eye toward improving the quality of life left after a traumatic childhood. Each chapter is followed by meditations and daily self-parenting affirmations. This probably isn't the first book that you should pick up in beginning a recovery from trauma but after you have a bit of experience under your belt this is very good for moving forward.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helps people from dysfunctional families., September 29, 2009

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I have been working on resolving several issues from my so-called "child" hood. The book enables me to start a dialog between the wounded inner child and the dysfuntional inner parent.