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<p>In this fun, inviting look at a serious topic&#8212;codependence&#8212;Nancy L. Johnston shares the life lessons she learned from her observations of the relationship behaviors exhibited by her pet collie, Daisy: "The book began by my noticing behaviors in Daisy that resemble the codependent behaviors in <I>me</I>, which I have been working to moderate through my recovery. Daily I am struck by our tendencies to attend to others, to herd, to overreact."</P> <p>Johnston's delightful book examines twelve specific behaviors that, in their extreme form, can be codependent. It also offers new information on codependence and help for it, including the latest research-supported findings, so that readers can understand "What am I doing that is not producing the relationship results I really want?"</P> <p><B>Nancy L. Johnston, MS, LPC, LSATP</B>, is a licensed psychotherapist and licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner in private practice in Lexington, Virginia. She has thirty-three years of clinical experience addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Johnston specializes in treating adolescents and adults, and has always had a special interest in addiction and its effects on both individuals and family systems. Her first book, <I>Disentangle: When You've Lost Your Self in Someone Else</I>, was published by Central Recovery Press in 2011.</P><BR>