@justhopinalong: fixing your attachment issues and abandonment issues 101 | part 4 the syllabus Week 1: Understanding Dependency and Attachment | Reading: "The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships" by Harriet Lerner Week 2: Identifying Patterns of Seeking Male Validation | Reading: "Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change" by Robin Norwood Week 3: Exploring Childhood Influences | Reading: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk Week 4: Healing from Past Trauma and Abandonment | Reading: "Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families" by Charles L. Whitfield Week 5: Developing Healthy Self-Esteem | Reading: "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem" by Nathaniel Branden Week 6: Building Self-Compassion | Reading: "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff Week 7: Breaking the Cycle of Validation-Seeking Behavior | Reading: "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie Week 8: Communication Skills and Boundaries | Reading: "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Week 9: Cultivating Healthy Relationships | Reading: "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brené Brown Week 10: Final Projects and Integration Additional Resources: - Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés - The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, and Courage (audio program) by Brené Brown - Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller