This "little green book," as it has come to be known to hundreds of thousands of C.O.A.'s and A.C.O.A.'s, is meant to help the reader understand the roles children in alcoholic families adopt, the problems they face in adulthood as a result, and what they can do to break the pattern of destruction.

'It Will Never Happen to Me!' Children of Alcoholics: As Youngsters - Adolescents - Adults

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Black Ph.D, Claudia

Addiction & Recovery

Ballantine Books

First published 20 years ago, It Will Never Happen to Me is the definitive book/workbook for adult children of alcoholics. 
With her reassuring and informative approach, Claudia Black expertly identifies common issues faced by children who grew up in alcoholic families--shame, neglect, unreasonable role expectations, and physical abuse. Using narratives and profiles, she describes survival techniques characteristic of children raised in alcoholic families, including the unspoken laws of don't talk, don't trust, and don't feel. First explaining how such learned responses cause difficulties in adulthood, Black carefully guides readers in identifying self-defeating, destructive behaviors and finding a healthier, happier way to live. 
Key features and benefits 
<ul>
<li>a proven seller by a respected recovery author </li>
<li>contains easy-to-follow, useful exercises </li>
<li>can be used by individuals or in a therapeutic setting</li>
</ul>

It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction As Youngsters, Adolescents, Adults

Hazelden

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'It Will Never Happen to Me!' Children of Alcoholics: As Youngsters - Adolescents - Adults

It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction As Youngsters, Adolescents, Adults