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Claudia A. Black, M.S.W., Ph.D., is a renowned lecturer, author and trainer internationally recognized for both her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders. Dr. Black's work encompasses the interest of both the professional and lay audiences; she originated a successful model of change in the 1970's that, today, is used in treatment programs worldwide. She designs and presents workshops and seminars, authors books and interactive journals, produces educational videos and consults to various healthcare programs in the United States and abroad. She is currently the Clinical Consultant of Addictive Disorders for The Meadows and a Senior Fellow for the Meadows Institute in Wickenburg, Arizona.Dr. Black is the recipient of a number of National awards including the Marty Mann Award, the 1991 SECAD Award, and the NCA's Educator of the Year. She is also the past Chairperson of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, presently serving on their Advisory Board and most recently, in celebration of Al-Anon's 50thanniversary, spoke on Capital Hill to members of Congress, constituents and representatives of various addiction and treatment organization.Black's books generate wide appeal. She is the author of It Will Never Happen To Me (two million copies sold and now in it's 2nd updated edition,) Changing Course, My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has A Disease, Repeat After Me II, It's Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood, The Anger Guide, Relapse Toolkit and her latest release, A Hole in the Sidewalk. Claudia has produced eighteen videos including her two latest, The History of Addiction and The Legacy of Addiction and jut released two new CDs, A Time for Healing from Abandonment and Shame and Putting the Past Behind.
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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Hazelden Publishing; 2 edition (March 8, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568387989
ISBN-13: 978-1568387987
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6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.6 out of 5 stars
133 customer reviews
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This is the road map to understanding alcoholism and the dysfunctional family dynamics. It was like living in a dark cellar for 30 years, bumping into things blind, not quite knowing what the heck was going on. THIS BOOK TURNED ON THE LIGHT!!! With it I could see the crazy I was living, and with that information, I was able to navigate clear of the games the family played. If you can see the storm coming you can get out of the way. I am an Adult Child of Alcoholics, parents and grandparents, three generations of enablers and alcoholics. Thank YOU Doctor Claudia you gave me the knowledge to function.In deepest gratitudeYana(No I am not being paid to review this book, I bought one years ago, and this one is for a friend)
As a therapist I really like this book. I use it for not only adult children for addicts, but also adult children with parents who have major mental health diagnosis, personality disorders, or anything that created chaos in the family. I have had SO MANY clients read the first couple of chapters and come back to a session and tell me Black is talking about his/her family. I probably place a order every six weeks to another inventory of books because clients choose to keep it because they find it so helpful
I have read a very powerful excerpt which - for some reason - has OPENED MY EYES. I have read almost every publication on Adult Children of Alcoholics and this one really did the trick.* So I am ordering it today. I'm giving it 4 stars for everything I've read so far and can't wait to finish it. I am determined to change my behavior and let that family GO!*along with Wayne Kritsberg's Adult Children of Alcoholics, a little $5.00 paperback and one of the first published books on the market that literally saved my life.----Here's an excerpt on the website for counseling services at the University of Champaign-Urbana Ill. which referenced Black's book, and opened my eyes like no other. See this excerpt at:counselingcenter. illinois. edu/self-help-brochures/alcoholdrug-abuse-and-addictions/adult-children-of-alcoholics/* * * * *[...]Growing Up with Drinking or Other Substance AbuseWhen a parent or important adult misuses or abuses alcohol or another substance, it can have a profound effect on the whole family, especially on the children. You may have asked yourself, "How was my family affected?""How does adult substance abuse affect families?"Although each family differs, there are some common qualities within families where an adult abuses alcohol or another substance. These similarities include: the fact that life feels chaotic, people feel inconsistent, roles are unclear, rules are arbitrary, and change feels daunting. There may also be relational conflict, repetitious and illogical thinking, and perhaps violence and various abuses including sexual, verbal, and physical. The family is dominated by the co-existence of denial and substance use. The substance use becomes the major family secret, often denied inside the family as well as to outsiders. In an effort to hold the family together in the face of difficulties caused by the substance abuse, the family changes its strategies for coping and the beliefs it shares.Claudia Black, a leading author and theorist regarding the impact of adult substance abuse on children, has written about several rules in alcoholic homes including, but not limited to, these:Don't feel. Due to the constant pain of living with an adult substance user, a child must "quit feeling" in order to survive. After all, what's the use of hurting all the time? In these families, when emotions are expressed, they are often abusive and are frequently prompted by drunkenness. These outbursts have no positive result and, along with the drinking, are usually denied the following day. Thus, children have had few if any opportunities to see emotions expressed appropriately, or used to foster constructive change. "So," the child thinks, "why feel anything, when the feelings will only get out of control and won't change anything anyway? I don't want to hurt more than I already do."Don't talk. Children of adult substance users learn in their families not to talk about a huge part of their reality - the drinking or substance use. This results from the family's need to deny that a problem exists and that drinking is tied to that problem. That which is so evident must not be spoken aloud. There is often an unspoken hope that, if no one mentions the drinking, it won't happen again. There is also no good time to talk. It is impossible to talk when a parent is drunk; but when that parent is sober, everyone wants to forget. From this early training, the children often develop a tendency to not talk about anything unpleasant.Don't trust. In alcoholic families, promises are often forgotten, celebrations cancelled and adults' moods unpredictable. As a result, children learn not to count on others and often have a hard time believing that others can care enough to follow through on their commitments."Was the adult in my life using a substance, or abusing it?"Substance abuse disrupts the consistency and predictability that should be present in a family. It is this disruption, and the resulting confusion and chaos, that are important - not a medical diagnosis. Even if the adult substance user in your family was not formally diagnosed, you are probably able to recognize whether alcohol or substance use was, or is, an important influence in your family. If so, it is important that you understand how you may have been affected."If my family is the root of all this, why do my brothers and sisters seem OK?"Each family member tends to find his or her own way to live with these rules. Claudia Black talks about different "roles" that emerge for children in their attempts to make sense of the chaos. You may identify with features of one or more of these roles, and some roles may look more effective than others, but each has its own drawbacks and its own implications.Hero: These responsible children try to ensure that the family looks "normal" to the rest of the world. In addition, they often project a personal image of achievement, competence, and responsibility to the outside world. They tend to be academically or professionally very successful. The cost of such success is often denial of their own feelings and a belief that they are "imposters."Adjuster: These children learn never to expect or to plan anything, and tend to follow without question. They often strive to be invisible and to avoid taking a stand or rocking the boat. As a result, they often come to feel that they are drifting through life and are out of control.Placater: These "people pleaser" children learn early to smooth over potentially upsetting situations in the family. They seem to have an uncanny ability to sense what others are feeling, at the expense of their own feelings. They have a high tolerance for inappropriate behavior, and often choose careers as helping professionals, which can reinforce their tendencies to ignore their own needs.Mascot: These children are "entertainers," relying on their sense of humor to distract from or take away the family's upset. They tend to have difficulty focusing and making decisions, and have a low tolerance for distress.Scapegoat: These people are identified as the "family problem." They are likely to get into various kinds of trouble, including drug and alcohol abuse, as a way of expressing their anger at the family. They also function as a sort of pressure valve; when tension builds in the family, the scapegoat will misbehave, allowing the family to avoid dealing with the drinking problem. Scapegoats tend to be unaware of feelings other than anger.Abuse/Dependence versus "Co-Dependence""Co-dependence" is a term that refers to ways in which family members change, in relation to the substance user, in order to cope with the disruption caused by the substance use. The most frequent ways are to focus on trying to control the abuse, or to "clean up" or minimize its harmful consequences. You, your siblings, and even your other parent may have adopted this co-dependent focus. As a result, you may have become quite good at taking care of others and at anticipating others' needs, and feel responsible for doing so. You may justify this behavior by telling yourself that you are only trying to help the person become sober, or trying to minimize the harm to your family.However, the focus on your loved one can become self-destructive, causing you to lose your sense of self as you take responsibility for another person's thoughts, feelings, and actions. This "enabling" can also prevent the person from getting better, by helping them avoid the consequences of their behavior. Melody Beattie has written extensively about these co-dependent adaptations, and many people have found her books to be very helpful for increasing self-understanding."The past is the past; I just want to move on."Trying to forget the past without understanding how it affected you will usually not work, and may prolong its costs. Because you learned as a child to relate to others by following your family's rules, you are likely to bring these same behaviors into your adult relationships, even if you do not think you will. You may be surprised to find at college that you experience feelings of dissatisfaction, apathy, or distance from other people, similar to those feelings you felt at home. Furthermore, even if you "swore off" alcohol because your parent drinks, you may still begin abusing alcohol or other substances. Additionally, you may repeat patterns of relating from your family of origin; you may have outbursts of emotion, or you may get involved with someone who is like the substance user in your life or with someone like your parent who was the co-dependent.RecoveryThe best way to "move on" is to squarely face the past, its importance, and its meaning for you. Often this means understanding your parents and yourself, so that the healing process can begin. You can actively work to replace self-destructive behaviors with healthy behaviors. Summarizing from Melody Beattie, recovery from codependency involves accepting your reality, becoming in tune with your thoughts and feelings, setting boundaries in your relationships, expressing your wants and needs, and establishing a sense of self-worth, self-love, and self-appreciation.You can learn more about making peace with the past in several ways:You may choose to read some of the excellent books written about adult children of alcoholics or about co-dependence.Twelve-step programs like those that help substance abusers to recover are also useful for members of the family, and have been adapted specifically for family members. Many communities offer such groups, appropriate to the specific addictive process that was present in your family (such as Al-Anon for families with alcohol abuse, or Co-Dependents Anonymous/CoDA), and at no cost. Recovery is possible, you can get support, and you are worth it.You may opt for individual or group therapy. Many university counseling centers offer films, workshops, support groups, and individual or group counseling where you can explore your unique needs considering your family experiences. Contact your university counseling center or local community mental health provider to learn more.Additional Resources on the TopicBeattie, Melody. 1992. Co-Dependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (2nd edition). Center City, Minnesota: Hazelden Foundation.Beattie, Melody. 1989. Beyond Co-Dependency. Center City, Minnesota: Hazelden Foundation.Black, Claudia. 2002. Changing Course: Healing from Loss, Abandonment and Fear (2nd edition). Center City, Minnesota: Hazelden Foundation.Black, Claudia. 2001. It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, Adults (2nd edition, revised). Bainbridge Island, WA: MAC Publishing.Lerner, Harriett Goldhor. 2001. The Dance of Anger. New York, NY: Quill Harper Collins.The University of Illinois Counseling Center offers confidential and free services to all students. Services include individual, couples, and group counseling as well as referrals to the community. An initial appointment can be scheduled on a same-day basis to talk to a counselor about your concerns and evaluate what services or resources will be most helpful for you. In addition, workshops/discussions are available on request and can address issues related to drinking or other substance abuse. Self help brochures, like this one, are also available on a variety of topics. For more information, call the Counseling Center at (217) 333-3704.Growing Up with Drinking or Other Substance AbuseGambling and College StudentsCounseling Center at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 610 E John St | 217 333 3704 | RSS FeedConnect. Learn. Achieve. Student Affairs at Illinois© 2007 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.
I enjoyed reading through the book. This was my starting point in the ACOA literature world. It was where I first learned about the three alcoholic family rules, Don't Talk, Don't Trust, Don't Feel. I found these things very helpful when I was first becoming aware of how badly I was actually affected by my childhood.This book is better suited as a physical copy, as it has worksheets in it, and it would be better to deal with these things in a tangible way. This book is also better suited for parents, as it has a very significant chapter on speaking with your children, which is not very helpful to me yet.
I first read this 30 years ago and found it to be life-changing. I bought this as a gift as I have many times for other children of alcoholics. It's always appreciated.
Children of alcoholics frequently either become alcoholics, or marry alcoholics, and thereby recreate the exact situation they swore they would never repeat. I've done both. When I first started attending AA meetings, I was struck by how just how many of had said "That will never happen to me" but to no avail. After 18 years in Recovery being clean and sober, I still consider this to be one of the most useful explanations of those dynamics. I recommend it to everyone that I sponsor, or to anyone who is wrestling with alcoholism in his or her family.
It’s always good to have a copy of this book handy so that I can give it away to a client or to an acquaintance who has never come across this important information before. The authors books are so helpful for anyone with adverse backgrounds. This book has helped me personally on many levels and with many clients.
This book is incredibly insightful and helpful. Anyone who has lived with, or is associated to, an alcoholic needs to read this book and break the cycle of dysfunction. Break the rule of "Don't Talk"...read this book and share your experiences with others so that others too can break free and find peace.
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