Thawing Toxic Relationships, is a book about healing and co-creating healthy, functional relationships for those who grew up in a dysfunctional family. If you would like to have a genuinely happy and functional relationship then this book is for you! If you can relate to the Iceberg Model, or help people who can relate, Thawing Toxic Relationships is a "must have". Learning to build healthy relationships is a skill that eludes most people who have been raised in a less-than-nurturing family system.
Growing up in a moderate-to-severely dysfunctional family does not offer the necessary training to co-create a healthy, happy & functional relationship. Just as Thawing Adult/Child Syndrome heals your relationship with yourself; Thawing Toxic Relationships helps you heal your relationships with those who are most important to you! We have deficits in communication, setting boundaries, choosing safe partners, emotional regulation (either too numb or feel things too intensely), and in living a balanced, happy and productive life.
Based upon Carl Jung's idea that "One cannot have a healthy relationship with others until they first develop a healthy relationship with themselves", the author recommends completing Thawing Adult/Child Syndrome prior to completing Thawing Toxic Relationships, especially if your family of origin was moderately to severely dysfunctional. In severe cases it is best to start with Thawing Childhood Abandonment Issues. Thaw - Freedom from Frozen Feelings is also highly recommended for anyone who is not sure where to start.