Janet Geringer Woititz
Janet Geringer Woititz was a pioneering psychologist and author who specialized in adult children of alcoholics (ACoAs).
Her groundbreaking work in the 1970s and 1980s helped establish ACoAs as a distinct group with unique challenges.
Woititz's doctoral research and subsequent publications, including "Adult Children of Alcoholics," were instrumental in bringing attention to the long-term effects of growing up in an alcoholic household.
Her work emphasized the importance of understanding these effects and provided guidance for healing and personal growth.
Woititz's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of addiction and family psychology, influencing both professionals and individuals seeking to overcome childhood trauma.
