John Bradshaw

Using a wealth of practical techniques, informative case histories and unique questionnaires, John Bradshaw demonstrates how your wounded inner child may be causing you pain. You'll learn to gradually, safely, go back to reclaim and nurture that inner child - and literally help yourself grow up again. Homecoming shows you how to:Validate your inner child through meditations and affirmations Give your child permission to break destructive family roles and rulesAdopt new rules allowing pleasure and honest self-expression Deal with anger and difficult relationshipsPay attention to your innermost purpose and desires...and find new joy and energy in living.

“I used to drink,” writes John Bradshaw, “to solve the problems caused by drinking. The more I drank to relieve my shame-based loneliness and hurt, the more I felt ashamed.”Shame is the motivator behind our toxic behaviors: the compulsion, co-dependency, addiction and drive to superachieve that breaks down the family and destroys personal lives. This book has helped millions identify their personal shame, understand the underlying reasons for it, address these root causes and release themselves from the shame that binds them to their past failures.Key Features

Based on the public television series of the same name, Bradshaw On: The Family is John Bradshaw's seminal work on the dynamics of families that has sold more than a million copies since its original publication in 1988. Within its pages, you will discover the cause of emotionally impaired families. You will learn how unhealthy rules of behavior are passed down from parents to children, and the destructive effect this process has on our society.Using the latest family research and recovery material in this new edition, Bradshaw also explores the individual in both a family and societal setting. He shows you ways to escape the tyranny of family-reinforced behavior traps--from addiction and co-dependency to loss of will and denial--and demonstrates how to make conscious choices that will transform your life and the lives of your loved ones. He helps you heal yourself and then, using what you have learned helps you heal your family.Finally, Bradshaw extends this idea to our society: by returning yourself and your family to emotional health, you can heal the world in which you live. He helps you reenvision societal conflicts from the perspective of a global family, and shares with you the power of deep democracy: how the choices you make every day can affect--and improve--your world.

What you don't know can hurt you—but it can also lead to self-acceptance and healing.Family Secrets gives you the tools you need to understand your family—and yourself—in an entirely new way.In his bestselling books and compelling PBS specials, John Bradshaw has transformed our understanding of how we are shaped by our families. Now join him on this fascinating journey of discovery, which starts with your life today and takes you back through the conflicts, the strengths, and the weaknesses of your parents’ generation—and even your grandparents’. Using a powerful technique for exploring your “family tree,” you’ll trace the visible and invisible patterns that have influenced you. You’ll learn about family secrets that are healthy and necessary, and also about the secrets that can limit your wholeness and freedom— even if you don’t know they exist.This work is sometimes painful, but it is always enlightening—filled with the kind of “aha” moments and realizations that make everything fall into place. With John Bradshaw’s guidance, you will come to a new appreciation and acceptance of yourself. You will also be able to build more open, honest, and loving relationships with the people who matter most.

“Why are so many of us at times completely baffled by a relationship?How can we think we know someone so well and admit in the end that we hardly knew that person at all?Why do many people who work diligently and strenuously to gain wholeness and balance still feel so frustrated about having a fulfilling relationship?Why have so many people given up on love?” —from the PrologueJohn Bradshaw’s bestselling books and compelling PBS series have touched and changed millions of lives. Now, in Creating Love , he offers us a new way to understand our most crucial relationships—with our romantic partners and spouses, with our parents and children, with friends and co-workers, with ourselves, and with God.Bradshaw’s compassionate approach shows that many of us have been literally “entranced” by past experiences of counterfeit love, so we unknowingly re-create patterns that can never fulfill us. Here he provides both the insights and the precise tools we need to keep those destructive patterns from repeating in the present. And then he shows how we can open ourselves to the soul-building work of real love—and create healthy, loving relationships where we can be fully ourselves in every part of our lives.

John Bradshaw is arguably the most accomplished and well-known leader alive today in the addictions field. He taught us about functional and dysfunctional families, showed us how shame could become toxic and poisonous to our core selves, and helped us understand and heal the wounded, vulnerable "inner child" conceived by, and thriving in, that environment.In Post-Romantic Stress Disorder (PRSD), Bradshaw gives readers a clear explanation of the difference between falling in love, lust, and true love. Based on his research, PRSD is a deeply serious psychological disorder and the cause of 40% of all divorces –divorces that could have been prevented . Every day people throw away perfectly good relationships because they just don't know how to navigate the tides, but if they could learn and understand the concepts Bradshaw presents in this book, the portrait of the family unit could have a whole new landscape.Join this great teacher as he opens the gates to a new frontier, tackling issues that threaten and endanger so many modern relationships. Be encouraged as he leads the way to a deeper and more fulfilling spiritual union. As he so eruditely observed some time ago, "As the health of the marriage goes, so goes the health of the family." Yet Bradshaw ladles out hope unlimited?if parents could restore a deep, authentic love for each other it could be passed on to their children and families would actually flourish.

The Faith of Desmond Doss not only tells the incredible true story of Desmond Doss, the inspiration for the movie Hacksaw Ridge, but more importantly, it tells the reader about his faith. Desmond refused to carry a gun, but that doesn’t mean he went into battle unarmed. He faced combat with two things more valuable than any man-made weapon—his Bible and prayer. The message of this small book is that through Bible study and prayer, anyone can develop a relationship with God, and achieve greater faith.

In his groundbreaking New York Times bestselling books and compelling PBS specials, John Bradshaw transformed our understanding of the family and became a dominant figure in the field of addiction and recovery. Now he brings together a lifetime of experience and teaching to redefine virtue—how we learn it and live it—for our troubled times.John Bradshaw has written this book for the millions of decent, caring people who are struggling every day with painful choices, who are appalled—as he is—by the greed and shamelessness that plague our society, and who long for guidance for themselves and their children in an increasingly complex world.Is the only solution a return to an oppressive, rules-based morality or an idealized past? Bradshaw says no. Instead he shows that each of us has what he calls an inborn moral intelligence, an inner guidance system that can lead us—if we know how to cultivate it in ourselves and others.His fascinating discussion ranges from the ancient Greek philosophers to modern explorations of emotional development, from provocative historical insights to the recent discoveries of neuroscience. Why do so many attempts at moral education fail? What is willpower, and how can we develop it? How can we navigate the inevitable problems of love and work and aging? How can we begin again after addiction or failure? How can we lead and discipline our children?What emerges is a clear vision of a morality grounded in childhood, educated by the practice of both traditional and modern virtues, and culminating in the moment-to-moment ability to “do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.” Reclaiming Virtue is both an inspiring appeal to what Abraham Lincoln called “the better angels of our nature” and a wise guide to building a life of unshakable integrity and well-being.

Co-dependency is one of the most life-affecting diseases of our time, says author, TV personality, mentor, innovator, philosopher, counselor, theologian, educator, and elder, John Bradshaw In this special 5 hour intensive workshop, an audio presentation on CO-DEPENDENCY, John Bradshaw introduces a systematic outline of how to identify and deal with the symptoms of co-dependency. In this intensive five-part lecture series, John places special emphasis on family system roles, showing that you cannot live your own life when you are living that of others. Helping can hurt, and John offers ways to free yourself from the bonds of co-dependency.

With fun illustrations and easy how-tos, animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw teaches kids how best to care for and understand their best their cats.Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be.

John Bradshaw c/r 1990 "Three things are striking about inner child work", says the author. "The speed with which people change when they do this work; the depth of that change; and the power and creativity that result when the wounds from the past are healed."... "You will connect with a fresh vision of your child, enriched by your years of adult experience. This is your true homecoming. It is a discovery of your essence, your deepest unique self."

"Perceptive and engaging—essential reading for anyone seeking greater understanding of their four-legged best friends."— Kirkus , starred review.Featuring fun illustrations and easy how-tos from animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw!Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closest their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the Terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be.

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Respected psychologist, relationship expert, counselor, venerable theologian and renowned teacher, John Bradshaw has touched and forever changed millions of lives through his best-selling books, seminars, and seven widely acclaimed PBS series. In this intense lecture series THE SHAME-BASED FAMILY, John Bradshaw offers his perspective on ways multigenerational shame is transmitted in family systems and is the root cause of addictive and compulsive behaviors. John describes how family-of-origin rules and attitudes become encoded in each family member and how shame in engendered through abandonment and rejection. This type of dysfunctional family system can lead to generations of dysfunctional families, abusers and addicts contaminating each new family in its wake. Without this intervention, shame will continue to fuel the fire of addictions. John offers therapy and treatment methods to heal and stop the insanity of the past, and concrete ways to rescript, enhance and enrich lives.

In this wonderful and enlightening workshop, The Inner Child Workshop, John Bradshaw leads participants in a journey of self-discovery or their child within. Through a series of lectures, meditations and group exercises, John Bradshaw helps you access childhood memories and heal painful wounds left by unmet developmental needs. Workshop participants explore their childhood relationships with their parenting sources and siblings and they identify obstructions in their current lives that may result from those relationships. This is one of the most powerful workshops you will ever participate in. This series, The Inner Child Workshop, is one of many live recordings of John Bradshaw including lectures, seminars and workshops, that can be found in our extensive library. Over 2.5 million professionals and laypersons have attended John Bradshaw’s workshops, lectures, and speeches. John Bradshaw is a well-respected primary figure in the contemporary self-help movement, and was elected by his peers of professional therapists as ‘One of the 100 Most Influential Writers on Emotional Health in the Twentieth Century.’ Many of his books are New York Times #1 Best Sellers. John’s works are published in 42 languages. All over the world, corporations, institutions, treatment centers, therapists, and counselors use the theories and therapies presented in his workshops

Economically, socially, politically, and spiritually, the world appears to be mired in chaos. People all over the world are trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world, and in many cases are stuggling with the challenges that life presents. But even in the face of personal trial and uncertainty, a person can find confidence in chaos.John Bradshaw, public speaker and presnter of the weekly television program "It Is Written",reveals not only the depth of the chaos facing our world and the issues coming in the future, but also the certainty of the solutions offered to us by the God of heaven. You can have confidence in chaos!

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Nice guys often finish last. In this lecture, John Bradshaw exposes the hidden and frequently destructive forces behind the facade of being the "nice guy". Here, he explains how such behavior can destroy relationships and intimacy by never being honestly connected with others. Finally, Bradshaw offers practical insights into how listeners can learn to be kindly but firmly direct about how they feel, and find that place in their lives where they can be who they really are. Available now.

Bradshaw offers a totally unique approach to managing food in our lives and explains the biological and neurochemical processes that explain the failure of diets.

Christianity is something like a Rubik’s Cube. Virtually everyone has heard of it, most people have tried it, but few have figured out how to do it successfully. In his struggle to live a victorious Christian life, Paul recounted his experience of falling far short of what he knew to be the will of God. But he went on to write about a Christianity that works and about Christians who grow into a faith that connects them with the mind and heart of God.Within the pages of this daily devotional, you’ll findScripture to deepen your connection with God,stories to inspire your daily walk,lessons to guide your decision-making, andquestions to challenge your thinking.For the gospel to be truly experienced and lived, Jesus must dwell in the heart. As He does so, the presence of Jesus—the reality of “Christ in you”—becomes the hope of glory to all who believe.Invite Him in today!

In this intense meditative series on MEDITATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE, John Bradshaw offers two very different meditations framed with enchanting soothing music. The first meditation entitled Small Gestures of Love offers you a healing experience that comes from one very small gesture of love and reminds you of the power you have to make a difference in the world by choosing to make small gestures of love. Through this meditation, John Bradshaw offers ways to connect with the soulful experience of joy and love. In the second meditation entitled A Path To Wholeness, John Bradshaw asks you to imagine a private banquet feast where you invite all the parts of you that you really like. However, unexpectedly, unwelcome guests arrive. These unwelcome guests are the parts of you that you hide from others and wish to disown. In this meditation, you find it takes a large amount of energy to disown parts of your self and hide it from your public life. This mediation suggests that you can become whole only by acknowledging and embracing your disowned parts.

In this special presentation, CREATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, John Bradshaw addresses the needs of many people who have problems maintaining relationships in which personal needs and boundaries are respected. In this important lecture, John Bradshaw deals with the critical needs and sets cornerstones in creating any healthy relationship. John Bradshaw offers ways to deal with these issues. This workshop ialso ncludes spiritually awakening meditations. This lecture, CREATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, with John Bradshaw, is recommended for personal, academic and public libraries and those searching for a new way to find the freedom, joy and security that comes from creating healthy relationships.

In this special presentation, DEATH, DYING AND THE AFTERLIFE, John Bradshaw offers a sensitive treatment of this powerful subject we all face, and presents the theological and psychological aspects of death, which include fear, denial, and grief. John helps us with the process of losing a loved one and with our own destiny. This lecture, DEATH, DYING AND THE AFTERLIFE with John Bradshaw, is recommended for personal, academic and public libraries and those searching for new ways to deal with the loss of a loved one and to understand the components of death, dying and the afterlife.

Dış dünyada başarılısınız, ama iç dünyanızda kendinizi kocaman bir çocuk gibi mi hissediyorsunuz? İyi bir ebeveyn olmak istiyor, ama sık sık kırıcı davranarak kendinizi kaybediyor musunuz? Samimiyet ve yakınlık istiyor, ama bazen gösterdiğiniz çabaya değeceğinden kuşkuya mı düşüyorsunuz? Muğlak kaygı ve depresyon duygularıyla bitmeyen bir mücadele içinde misiniz?Bunlar size tanıdık geliyorsa ıstıraplı bir çocukluğun gizli ve zararlı etkileri altında olabilirsiniz; içinizde dikkat ve şifa bekleyen “yaralı çocuğunuzu” taşıyor olabilirsiniz.Bu güçlü kitapta, John Bradshaw, içimizdeki çocuğumuzu nasıl besleyeceğimizi gösteriyor; ihtiyacımız olan ve özlemini çektiğimiz iyi ebeveynler olmamızın yollarını anlatıyor. Her gelişim aşamasının yarım kalmış yönlerini adım adım keşfederek yıkıcı aile kurallarından ve rollerinden kurtulabilir, şimdiki zamanda sorumlu bir yaşantı sürecek şekilde özgürleşebiliriz. Bradshaw’a kalırsa şifa bulan içimizdeki çocuğumuz bir canlılık ve hayat kaynağı olarak yaşamda yepyeni sevinçler ve enerji bulmamızı sağlayacaktır.Eve Dönüş, benzeri olmayan hikâyeler, etkileşimli teknikler, anketler, içimizdeki yaralı çocuğumuza mektup yazma, rehberli meditasyonlar ve onamalarla bize yol gösteriyor. Bradshaw’un ilk başladığı dönemde alanında öncü olan bu klasik terapilerin değeri yeni yapılan araştırmalar ve beyin bilimindeki gelişmelerle bir kez daha kanıtlanmıştır. Kimse bu terapileri John Bradshaw’dan daha etkili ve ilham verecek şekilde sıradan insanların gündelik yaşantılarına taşımamıştır.

In this five-part lecture series best-selling author John Bradshaw explains -- Why the honeymoon must end, and what you can do about it. He cites new research that suggests we look at marriage and long term love relationships in a new way. And adopt more realistic expectations in our significant relationships. Throughout this ten-hour audio program recorded live with workshop participants he offers positive, concrete and creative ways for finding more meaninful love, intimacy, friendship and fulfillment in our relationships.

The second volume in Chicken Soup's Life Lessons series unveils sensible secrets that will help couples value each other more, savor their relationship daily, and find time to share more joy and love with each other.Life Lessons for Couples gives readers what they want: powerful stories, combined with advice in straightforward, accessible 'nuggets' of information, inspiring quotes, sidebars, thought-provoking questions and effective affirmations. Through these pages, readers will reconnect with their passion, find greater fulfillment and create stronger commitment for more joyful relationships.Following the successful formula of Life Lessons for Women, Life Lessons for Couples provides inspiration and practical steps for improving and revitalizing relationships between husbands and wives, and boyfriends and girlfriends, everywhere. This step-by-step primer includes more than forty heartfelt stories that will inspire readers to create more loving and giving relationships.Like any good recipe, the book is divided into seven essential ingredients for everlasting love. Each chapter contains: Heartwarming stories Life Lessons to draw out the best of each story 'Basic Tools' to support the reader in putting the lessons into practice Inspirational quotes 'Food for Thought' and 'Questions Worth Asking' sidebars and 'Finishing Touch' exercises.