ACoA Archetypes is an educational reflection tool for adults (18+). It is not a clinical assessment, a diagnostic instrument, or a treatment program. It is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, medical advice, peer support, or any other form of professional or recovery care.
ACoA Archetypes is not affiliated with Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization (ACA WSO) or any 12-step fellowship.
The archetypes described here are organized educational summaries drawn from established frameworks in family-systems and addiction-impacted-family literature (notably the work of Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, Janet Woititz, Claudia Black, and Pia Mellody). They are not psychiatric categories and do not appear in the DSM or ICD.
Reading about family-of-origin patterns can bring up difficult feelings. You can stop the quiz at any time. If reflection on these topics becomes overwhelming, please pause and consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional.
Your result is a starting point for reflection, not a verdict. People are larger than any model of them.
If you are in crisis or distress, please contact a crisis line. In the US, dial or text 988. Internationally, see findahelpline.com.
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