Codependency generally results in the individual working so hard to care for the addicted loved one that the codependent individual's needs are neglected, which can also result in poor health, low self-esteem, depression, and other mental and physical consequences.
Anyone who grew up in an alcoholic home knows what the word "codependency" means! Now is the time to start focusing on caring for yourself instead of for someone else.
I often work with clients who have, or have had, challenges with co-dependency with both substances and relationships with others. Together, we will explore the roots of co-dependency challenges and engage in EMDR and/or IFS as indicated to best support these issues.
Codependency may be known or unknown. Always looking to please the other, or not having value and belief in yourself over the opinions of others, or attracting wrong people into your life who drain you - these and much more are signs of codependency patterns. My work is a path of codependency recovery. While looking at deeper roots contributing to codependent behaviors and thinking. Email for free consultation call
Relational psychotherapy helps people uncover and understand patterns of relating to others. This can lead to improved self-insight and support healthier relationship dynamics.