Treatment strategies
Codependents may benefit from individual therapy that includes assertiveness training and learning communication skills (All about counseling, 2006). [Read More…]
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Codependency
Codependents often fall in love with alcoholics or build relationships with other individuals they believe need to be cared for (Beattie, 1992). For example, a codependent man helps his girlfriend whenever she comes home drunk. He dresses her, puts her to bed, and even helps her get to the toilet if she needs to throw up. [Read More…]
Healthy relationships include having interests other than those shared, as well as other meaningful relationships (Beattie, 1992). A couple marries and keeps their previous but not mutual friends. [Read More…]
A wide range of codependency symptoms exist. Codependents often exhibit caretaking behaviors, have low self-worth, and spend exorbitant amounts of time and energy trying to help others, most often a family member who has some type of problem (Beattie, 1992). [Read More…]
Abstract
Codependency is a condition among individuals who enjoy taking care of others, even if that help is not wanted. The concept of codependency includes many behaviors that are not healthy. Codependent individuals typically are in relationships with individuals who have drug abuse or chemical dependence issues. Treatment can help these individuals repair their lives and build healthier relationships. [Read More…]