Codependency: Powerloss Soulloss [Paperback]

Dorothy May (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

While many books on codependency are theoretical and anecdotal, Dorothy May's guide shows people who are hurting specific things they can apply to the ordinary issues of their lives. An enlightening guide for anyone looking for new ways to cope with daily stresses, Codependency is written in the form of 123 illuminating questions and answers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...This book has been invaluable to me in continuing to build a stronger self..." -- Friends

"...This book is a wonderful addition to one-on-one counseling...I highly recommend its use." -- Friend

"Brava...PowerLoss, SoulLoss is on my bedside table, and I use it almost every day as a tool for self-improvement..." -- A Friend

This book was guided journey through the white-water rapids of my mind...into the rushing torrents of my soul." -- Jim Hagerbaumer, Ph.D. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dorothy May, Ph.D. received a Doctorate in Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston and a Master of Arts degree from Northwestern Illinois University in Chicago.

As a Clinical Psychologist, her professional expertise includes work in her private practice for the past 20 years with Codependents, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Adult Children from Dysfunctional families. She has served as community advisor and supervising teacher/psychologist and has taught at local colleges and universities.

The research for this book came out of her classes, lectures, workshops and practice, but the heart of this book lies in her own personal quest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Pr (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809135329
• ISBN-13: 978-0809135325
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #948,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PowerLoss, SoulLoss, August 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Codependency: Powerloss Soulloss (Paperback)

Brava for Dr. Dorothy May!! PowerLoss, SoulLoss is on my bedside table, and I use it almost every day as a tool for self-improvement.

When I first looked at some of the chapters, I thought this didn't apply. But then a second look convinced me that yes, I'm recovering. It's a very gentle, soothing read and gives me lots of hope for my present and future health.

A must for anyone who would like to improve themselves and their relationships. You will read, re-read and highlight many excerpts from this work!!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Meditation Work Book, August 30, 2000

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[e-mail] (Arlington Heights, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Codependency: Powerloss Soulloss (Paperback)

Usually a self-help book is either an aid to meditation or a workbook. CODEPENDENCY: PowerLoss SoulLoss by Dorothy May is both. Pages on the right side of the text seem basically explanational on first reading. Deceptively simple. However, I returned to them again and again as I engaged myself with the exercises on the left side of the text. These are guides to writing or drawing ramifications of the ideas in the reader's own life. Thus, the book incorporates a journal. "What an ingenius system!" I found myself thinking; The explanation circles around from my logical, reasoning brain into the intuitive part of me that explores my own psyche and then back to the explanation for a deeper understanding.

I wonder how many such circles I shall make before the binding wears out.

Two friends who recently saw the book on my coffee table pounced upon it and immediately resolved to purchase a copy themselves.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent primer for therapy, September 23, 2000

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Charles Mauter (Lincolnshire, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PowerLoss, SoulLoss (Paperback)

My therapist recommended we use this book to enhance my counseling sessions.

I found the format extremely useful. The fact that I had "homework" kept me focused on the spiritual and psychological growth that I was experiencing and greatly enhanced the counseling sessions.

This book is a wonderful addition to one on one counseling and it gives the client and the therapist faster access to blocked and problem areas.

I highly recommend its use.