How our upbringing affects our lives & relationships
by Steve Cornell
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Buckle up for a ride into the past 15
Chapter 2 What good will it do to look back? 25
Chapter 3 Toxic emotional drugs 37
How does the past affect the present?
Introduction Lisa’s Story 47
Chapter 4 Primary influences: relationships 55
Chapter 5 Primary influences:
circumstances & physical challenges 67
Chapter 6 Significant disruptions 79
Chapter 7 Severe dysfunctions 93
Chapter 8 Unsafe protective mechanisms 107
Chapter 9 Four kinds of children 123
Chapter 10 Four kinds of parents 135
Introduction Diana’s Story 143
Chapter 11 Welcome to detox: Yes. It’s necessary. 147
Chapter 12 Welcome to the O.R.:
Not an outpatient procedure 161
RESTORING A BETTER FUTURE:
How can I rebuild for a healthy future?
Chapter 13 Welcome to Recovery and Rehab:
Restoring the whole person. 171
Appendix I: 18-Year Factor Inventory 195
Appendix II: 25 Questions For Evaluating the Effects
of Your 18-Year Factor on Current Relationships 199
Notes 201
Bibliography 205
Words of Appreciation 207
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