**Dysfunction Interrupted** by Audrey Sherman, Ph.D. is a practical guide that shines with its clear, compassionate approach to breaking free from dysfunctional patterns. Sherman offers insightful strategies for transforming relationships and personal habits, making complex psychological concepts accessible. While some readers may find the solutions a bit repetitive, the book’s earnest tone and actionable advice are its strengths. If you're looking for a supportive roadmap to healthier interactions and self-awareness, this book is worth a read.

Easy to read. Sounds sensible. Good advice but might be hars to put into practice. I'm a little skeptical because I don't know the experience of the author. Readable. And to be considered if you need such advice.

This book is a “how to” program that looks easy to follow and provides hope along with long-lasting results. Dr. Sherman shows how to retrain the brain and learn better, healthier ways to deal with those negative techniques learned from our parents. A very interesting approach

This book offers lots of useful advice and explains why people feel anxiety and depression. According to the author, much of it stems from their early life experiences, although she does not place judgement or blame on anyone. I thin this book would be helpful for anyone with anxiety or depression and also someone who is close to a person with these issues. I recommend this book.

The title for this book may sound like a quick self-help book, but let me assure you, Dr. Sherman goes very in-depth. For those struggling with anxiety and depression, this book is all-inclusive and a vital asset to the sufferer.

She breaks the book down into three parts.

Part One concisely breaks down common dysfunctional home scenarios (namely parenting types that include: violence/abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, depressive, histrionic, abandoning, invalidating, perfectionistic, controlling, and non-disciplinarians) and she presents case studies of clients who exhibit symptomatic manifestations as a result of upbringing.

Part Two deals with symptom sets and explains in detail where they stem from (namely anxiety, attachment problems, attention and focus problems, boundary issues, caretaking, codependency, chronic anger, depression, hypervigilance, learned helplessness, locus of control, low self-esteem, personality disorders, poor coping strategies, relationship and trust issues, and underachievement). These are quite concise and explanatory.

Part Three gets to the meat of the situation and shows how to address the issues found in parts one and two, and where to go from there. This is an amazingly comprehensive book that doesn’t beat around the bush. Dr. Sherman is straight-forward, and compassionate about helping those who struggle with anxiety and depression. To get a better handle on your own symptoms, check this book out and see if it doesn’t get you on the road to healing.

I was given this book for free by Netgalley and Concord Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks for the gift and opportunity to present my opinion.