Understanding Codependency

This is an introduction to family support, codependency, and the behavior that follows. In this video, Dr. Yolonda Young Simmons, Chancellor of the Free N One Training Institute, introduces the topic of Tough Love / Codependency from a faith-based perspective. Free N One stands for being free from drugs and alcohol while being united as One in Christ. This training explores what codependency truly is, delving into its connection with enabling behavior. Dr. Simmons asks the challenging question: As a codependent, are you part of the problem? Giving examples of codependent behavior and sharing her journey as a codependent in recovery, Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of allowing God to be God in your daily spiritual journey towards on self-improvement and spiritual growth.

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Books and Literature for Codependency

A Description of Understanding Codependency Book and Workbook -
Both books are a set that work togethers and called the ``Red BOOK Series.
Book One of the series is the book: ``Understanding Codependency, Take the Journey to Recovery.`` This WORKBOOK is part TWO, used a faith-based companion book in the red book series. As a companion to the book entitled ``Understanding Codependency, Take the Journey to Recovery``. The WORKBOOK is interactive and allows you to work on each chapter of the book, with a group or individually. This WORKBOOK help give family members the coping skills during such a difficult time in their life. The WORKBOOK can be used in a group session lead by a group facilitator or counselor. This will help ignite, group discussions while educating those in attendance. Another option in using the WORKBOOK is for personal development and individual self-study. This will enhance knowledge of the information gain in this series. The WORKBOOK will take you on a spiritual walk into understanding codependency and is written to be helpful to anyone that may be overwhelmed. A person just trying to understand how to balance relationships with love without becoming part of the drama. The WORKBOOK is divided into two sections. The first part is called REFLECTIONS.

The Reflections section of the WORKBOOK will allow the reader to reflect on each chapter of the book Understanding Codependency, Take the Journey to Recovery. Subjects include, defining codependency, enabling, stop controlling, forgiveness and much more. It is designed to reference back to the page numbers in the first book to enhance integration. This WORKBOOK is less than100 pages, easy to comprehend, very uplifting and motivational. The Reflections section of the WORKBOOK has bible scriptures for the readers to take an interactive approach by looking up verses to have a deeper study on each subject. Very interactive with tons of space to write out thoughts and feelings. Section Two of the WORKBOOK has the 12 STEPS with biblical scriptures for each step. In order to be successful in recovery, the reader must work the program. Working the program simply mean to actually apply the principles in the 12 Step program for codependency. This workbook is one of many family projects visualized by the authors of this book. Simmons and Schexnayder were taught to write it down, pray and watch GOD work. Guided by the WORD OF GOD and spiritual principals, these authors assembled information for the WORKBOOK with years of direct “hands-on” , first hand knowledge and experience. There is a unique blessing in writing things down. Writing has always been the window to the soul. HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK: Start with one chapter at a time, using “Understanding Codependency, Take the Journey to Recovery”. Write, use markers, colors or whatever works for you. There are enough blank pages for you to write and discover your innermost thoughts and feelings while working on the Reflections part for Codependency. Then in the second section of the WORKBOOK, just take ONE STEP at a time. This WORKBOOK will help you realize that the common denominators and how you may be repeating mistakes you learned early in life. This WORKBOOK will help you study the WORD OF GOD. Be diligent in your study of the Word of God and the application. It is amazing how writing and putting words in a WORKBOOK can help you reflect on problems or situations differently. Buy one for yourself and then purchase another for a friend. You will not regret it!