Sober Siblings: How to Help Your Alcoholic Brother or Sister—and Not Lose Yourself
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1600940552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Patricia Olsen, sister of two alcoholic brothers, shares her personal experiences along with interviews with other sober siblings, while Petros Levounis, M.D., the director of The Addiction Institute of New York and chief of addiction psychology at St. In the vein of Adult Children of Alcoholics comes the first book geared specifically to the siblings of alcoholics. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City, offers expert advice. Whether the alcoholic is in recovery or relapsed, in AA or therapy, Sober Siblings helps brothers and sisters gain greater awareness of their own situation, offering practical wisdom and suggestions on: feelings of shame, frustration, hopelessness, and anger; the difference between helping and enabling; setting boundaries; the nature of alcoholism; coaddictions; and how to help your sibling while not losing yourself.
Clear and comprehensive, it is recommended for public libraries." . LibraryJournal"This may be the first work specifically addressed to adult siblings of alcoholics
Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City.. She lives in New Jersey.Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., is the director of The Addiction Institute of New York and chief of addiction psychiatry at St. Patricia Olsen has written for many publications, including the New York Times, USA Weekend, the Chicago Tribune, Famil
Lili said A Must Read. Very helpful information. Practical and easy to understand.. amharv said If Your Sister or Brother drinks too much too often. Sober Siblings is the book that someone should give you when your sister or brother is a hopeless drunk. For the sober and responsible one in the family, this slim paperback will tamp down your anguish and allow you to see your family's situation more clearly. There ar. "Encouraging and Supportive Book on Maintaining a Relationship with an Alcoholic Sibling" according to dslnh. There are personal recollections throughout this book which offer a window into the dysfunctional nature of alcoholic families. These stories link to clearly defined guidelines for coping and getting help. The book is very user friendly and well organized in terms of t