{"product_id":"lifeskills-for-adult-children-9781558740709","title":"Lifeskills for Adult Children","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLifeskills for Adult Children by Janet Woititz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nFrom Janet Woititz, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Alcoholics\u003c\/i\u003e, comes this practical guide designed specifically for ACoAs to develop essential skills for navigating adult life with confidence and improved self-worth.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Essential Life Skills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis book addresses the unique challenges faced by Adult Children of Alcoholics and Substance Abusers. \u003ci\u003eLifeskills for Adult Children\u003c\/i\u003e provides actionable strategies to help you stand up for yourself without losing your temper, make decisions without second-guessing, handle criticism without feeling worthless, and learn to say \u003ci\u003eno\u003c\/i\u003e and maintain boundaries.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Tools for Real-World Challenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nCo-authored with Alan Garner, M.A., this guide tackles common difficulties including asking for what you want, solving problems effectively, handling criticism constructively, and setting healthy boundaries. Each chapter includes clear examples to clarify concepts and exercises to practice your new skills in real-life situations.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nJanet Woititz (1938-1994) authored multiple books on recovery and relationships, including \u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Alcoholics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Self-Sabotage Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Struggle for Intimacy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHealing Your Sexual Self\u003c\/i\u003e. She founded and directed the Institute for Counseling and Training in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Alan Garner, M.A., is a relationship-skills trainer based in Laguna Hills, California, and author of the million-copy bestseller \u003ci\u003eIt's OK To Say No To Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWhether you struggle with assertiveness, communication, or maintaining your sense of self-worth in relationships, this book provides the tools needed for personal growth and emotional healing. The techniques apply specifically to the complex experiences of Adult Children, making this an essential resource for your recovery journey.\n\nPublished by Health Communications in paperback format, this guide affirms and encourages Adult Children while teaching practical skills to make complex adult life more manageable.","brand":"Health Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681149227282,"sku":"9781558740709","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2456c99f-c764-457b-ae64-794e47172744.jpg?v=1733949805","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lifeskills-for-adult-children-9781558740709","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}