Group Sessions: Co Dependency

Published: Oct. 16, 2021, 8 p.m.

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It is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual\'s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It is also known as \\u201crelationship addiction\\u201d because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive.
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\\nWhat is a codependent person like?
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\\nIn a codependent relationship, there is usually one person who is more passive and can\'t make decisions for themselves, and a more dominant personality who gets some reward and satisfaction from controlling the other person and making decisions about how they will live
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\\nWhat is a codependent behavior?
\\nCo-dependency is a learned behavior that can be passed down from one generation to another. ... It is also known as \\u201crelationship addiction\\u201d because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive.
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\\nCodependency issues typically develop when someone is raised by parents who are either overprotective or under protective. Overprotective parents may shield or protect their children from gaining the confidence they need to be independent
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\\nSome healthy steps to healing your relationship from codependency include:
\\nStart being honest with yourself and your partner. ...
\\nStop negative thinking. ...
\\nDon\'t take things personally. ...
\\nTake breaks. ...
\\nConsider counseling. ...
\\nRely on peer support. ...
\\nEstablish boundaries.
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\\n++++How do codependent relationships start?+++
\\nTo understand how codependent relationships form, it\'s important to know the characteristics of people who are predisposed to getting into them. Codependent tendencies often trace back to childhood, when we start to develop patterns in how we connect with people, or what psychologists call \\u201cattachment styles
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\\nWhat is the root of codependency?
\\nCodependency is usually rooted in childhood. Often, a child grows up in a home where their emotions are ignored or punished. This emotional neglect can give the child low self-esteem and shame. They may believe their needs are not worth attending to.Nov 21, 2019

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