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Healing from a Dysfunctional Family - by Kara Lissy (Paperback)

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  • A step-by-step workbook to overcome the trauma of your past, break the cycle of dysfunction, and unlock your full potential.Did you grow up in a "dysfunctional" family environment?
  • About the Author: Kara Lissy is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in New York who specializes in working with adult children from alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional families.
  • 200 Pages
  • Self Improvement, Personal Growth

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About the Book



Strong family connections are essential to our emotional well-being, and dysfunctional family relationships in childhood can lead to long-term mental health issues as we move through life. To help readers heal from the past, this workbook offers proven-effective techniques to defuse unhealthy relational habits, liberate themselves from the pain of the past, and break the cycle of dysfunction and toxicity, once and for all.



Book Synopsis



A step-by-step workbook to overcome the trauma of your past, break the cycle of dysfunction, and unlock your full potential.

Did you grow up in a "dysfunctional" family environment? Perhaps your parents were emotionally absent, immature, or experienced their own mental health struggles. If these family dynamics feel all too familiar, you may have difficulty setting boundaries as an adult, or struggle with anxiety, depression, and profound feelings of shame and guilt. So, how do you cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from the past and nourish healthy relationships?

This compassionate workbook offers proven-effective skills to help you gain a deeper understanding of how your upbringing has negatively affected your life, your relationships, and your ability to thrive as an adult. You'll learn how you adapted to the dysfunctional behaviors of your family, and how to break free from these destructive cycles.

Discover empowering skills to help you break free from the past:

  • Conquer feelings of anger, resentment, and unworthiness
  • Imagine and cultivate healthier relationship and family dynamics
  • Learn techniques for coping with anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles
  • Reconcile your traumatic history with your current struggles
  • Avoid making the same mistakes with your children
  • Reach your full potential and live a life of meaning and purpose

It's time to take charge of your life's story. If you're ready to let go of the past and embrace a future that's filled with hope and healing, this powerful workbook can help you get started now.



About the Author



Kara Lissy is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in New York who specializes in working with adult children from alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional families. She is author of Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents: An Evidence-Based Workbook to Heal Your Past.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 200
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Kara Lissy
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2026
TCIN: 1006546864
UPC: 9781648486135
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-4503
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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