Models for Change when teaching how to effectively communicate and reach one’s desired outcome goal.
Relationships
Is It Love Or Codependency?
Everyone in the field of recovery knows that when an addict modifies his/her behavior and stops using whatever the drug of choice, that the disease of the disease is CODEPENDENCY. When the codependent issues are addressed, this is the beginning of change. The process begins with abstinence, followed by treating the root cause: CODEPENDENCY.
The Hyper-Addictive, Time-Sucking, Relationship-Busting, Mind and Heart-Crushing Power And Allure Of A Dysfunctional, Codependent Relationship
By now everyone has heard of the term, “codependent”. Since the 80’s this word has been passed down for nearly 3 decades since Melody Beattie coined the word for those folks who were addicted to the addict. (Codependent No More) Since its original coining, that word has morphed into many meanings, until today, when it signifies those who are involved with partners in dysfunctional relationships that are ruining their lives. If you are in a relationship that brings you down, that causes you to feel drained, pained, anxious, worried, have a fear of abandonment, fear of being consumed, and other panic driven disorders, and feeling you can’t live with him/her or without him/her, can’t let go, but don’t want to stay, then chances are, you are in an addictive, codependent relationship.
