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For Leaders Who Are ACA

What is an ACA? An ACA is an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. An ACA is somebody who was raised in a home with alcoholism or another serious dysfunction. Being ACA is rocket fuel for toxic shame. Click on the link for the Laundry List, which are the 14 common traits of an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. 
ACA Laundry List
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The ACA Leadership Coaching Program

As leaders, coming from a dysfunctional family can be a great source of strength. However, we must make sure we are using the past, instead of the past using us. This program will help you to do that.

ATTACHMENT
  • Coming out of isolation
  • Unlearning our self-abandonment
  • Embracing positive feedback


SEPARATION
  • Practicing honesty, even when it hurts
  • Being responsible “to” instead of being responsible “for”
  • Refusing to rescue


INTEGRATION
  • Handling anger and criticism
  • Learning that normal is OK
  • Dealing with our harsh inner critic


ADULTHOOD
  • Avoiding the Dreaded Drama Triangle
  • Being proactive
  • Finishing well
The Flip Side of the Laundry List