Pia Mellody

  • Pia Mellody is a renowned expert in the field of codependency and addiction recovery.

  • She gained her expertise through personal experience and her work at The Meadows, a treatment center in Arizona.

  • Mellody pioneered the concept of codependency as a condition stemming from childhood trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics.

  • Her approach combines psychological insights with a 12-step recovery model.

  • Mellody has authored several influential books on codependency, including "Facing Codependence" and its companion workbook "Breaking Free." Her work emphasizes understanding the roots of codependent behaviors and developing healthy boundaries.

  • Mellody's theories have significantly influenced addiction treatment and relationship counseling, though some critics argue her approach may oversimplify complex psychological issues.

Books by Pia Mellody

Facing Codependence Summary
Facing Codependence
by Pia Mellody • 1989 • 222 pages
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Psychology
Self Help
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