Building healthy relationships and recovering from co-dependency requires ongoing support and education. We've compiled this comprehensive list of external resources to help you on your journey. From professional organizations and support groups to books, apps, and online communities, these resources can provide valuable guidance and assistance.
Professional Organizations and Helplines
American Psychological Association (APA)
Website: apa.org
Research-based information on healthy relationships, professional referrals, and educational materials.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: thehotline.org
24/7 support, crisis intervention, and referrals for those experiencing relationship abuse.
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
Website: iamfconline.org
Professional standards, educational materials, and therapist directory.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Website: aamft.org
Therapist locator, relationship resources, and educational materials.
Mental Health America
Website: mhanational.org
Information on healthy relationships, codependency, and mental health.
Support Groups and Recovery Communities
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Website: coda.org
Meeting finder, literature, and 12-step program information for codependency.
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA)
Website: adultchildren.org
Support for adults who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meeting finder, and literature.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends
Website: smartrecovery.org/family
Support for those affected by someone else's addiction or problematic behaviors.
Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA)
Website: recovering-couples.org
12-step program for couples seeking healthy relationships.
Alanon and Alateen
Website: al-anon.org
Support for families and friends affected by someone else's drinking.
Online Communities and Forums
r/Codependency
Website: reddit.com/r/Codependency
Discussion forum for sharing experiences and support around codependency.
Out of the FOG (Fear, Obligation, Guilt)
Website: outofthefog.website
Information and support for those in relationships with personality-disordered individuals.
Psych Central Relationships and Codependency Forum
Website: psychcentral.com/forums
Moderated forums for discussing relationship challenges.
BetterHelp Online Support Groups
Website: betterhelp.com/groups
Therapist-led online support groups for various relationship issues.
Online Tools and Apps
Gottman Card Decks
Developer: The Gottman Institute
Relationship-building questions and exercises based on research.
Lasting: Marriage Health App
Website: getlasting.com
Relationship assessment and personalized coaching.
Love Nudge
Based on: The 5 Love Languages
Helps couples identify and act on each other's love languages.
Books and Educational Resources
"Codependent No More"
Author: Melody Beattie
Classic text on understanding and overcoming codependency.
"The Language of Letting Go"
Author: Melody Beattie
Daily meditations for codependency recovery.
"Facing Codependence"
Author: Pia Mellody
Explores the origins and healing of codependency.
"Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment"
Authors: Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Research on attachment styles and their impact on relationships.
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"
Authors: John Gottman and Nan Silver
Evidence-based approaches to building healthy relationships.
"Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life"
Authors: Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love"
Author: Sue Johnson
Emotionally Focused Therapy approach to strengthening bonds.
"The Dance of Anger"
Author: Harriet Lerner
Guide to changing patterns in relationships.
Podcasts
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Focus: Real couples' therapy sessions with renowned therapist
Website: estherperel.com/podcast
Relationship Advice
Hosts: Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz
The Codependency No More Podcast
Host: Brian Pisor
Focus: Recovery from codependency and people-pleasing
Love and Abuse
Focus: Emotional abuse and manipulation in relationships
Website: loveandabuse.com/podcast
Foreplay Radio – Couples & Sex Therapy
Hosts: Sex therapist Laurie Watson and couples therapist George Faller
Focus: Intimacy and communication in relationships
Therapist Directories and Treatment Locators
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
Website: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/relationship-issues
Find therapists specializing in relationships by location, insurance, and approach.
Gottman Referral Network
Website: gottman.com/couples/find-a-therapist
Locate therapists trained in the Gottman Method.
ICEEFT Therapist Directory (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Website: iceeft.com/find-an-eft-therapist
Find therapists trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Imago Relationship Therapy Directory
Website: imagorelationships.org/find-a-therapist
Locate therapists trained in Imago Relationship Therapy.
Disclaimer
This resource list is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific organization, treatment approach, or service. Please consult with healthcare professionals for personalized advice regarding relationship issues and codependency.
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