Codependency and the Addiction Recovery Process
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 2016-05-18

Codependency and Addiction Recovery flip side of the same process 
#addictionrecovery #codependency #counselling 

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.  She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002.  In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Codependency and the Addiction Recovery Process
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Introduction & Overview (0:00 - 2:10)

    Introduction to the topic of codependency
    Outline of the main goals: defining codependency, identifying characteristics, and discussing potential solutions

Defining Codependency (2:11 - 6:30)

    Explanation of what codependency is
    How codependency can relate to addiction and mental health challenges
    The role of relationships in distracting from personal issues

Codependent Relationship Dynamics (6:31 - 15:20)

    Characteristics of codependent relationships
    The need to control and rescue others
    Emotional consequences of relying on relationships for self-worth
Codependency as an Addiction (15:21 - 21:45)
    Comparison between codependency and addiction
    The escalating need for control in codependent relationships
    The cycle of anxiety and fear within codependent dynamics

Impact on Physical and Mental Health (21:46 - 26:50)

    Stress, anxiety, and depression resulting from codependency
    The physical toll of unhealthy relationships
    Losing social connections and healthy support systems

Similarities Between Addicts and Codependents (26:51 - 34:20)

    Shared characteristics between addicts and codependents: low self-esteem, denial, fear of rejection
    The role of control and fear in maintaining dysfunctional relationships

Cognitive Restructuring & Self-Esteem Building (34:21 - 38:15)

    Steps to help codependents develop self-esteem
    The importance of setting boundaries and learning to be comfortable alone

Recovery & Moving Forward (38:16 - 43:00)

    Creating healthy relationships with self and others
    Accepting multiple perspectives and stepping outside of one’s own mindset
    Recap and further resources for working on codependency
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3. Objectives  Define codependency  Identify characteristics of the codependent relationship  Explore the motivations for these behaviors  Hypothesize alternate, healthier behaviors Recovery & Resilience International in partnership with AllCEUs.com Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Coaching Curriculum
5. Definition  Codependency describes a type of relationship in which  One partner defines his or her worth or goodness based on someone else  The codependent person often chooses relationships in which the other person needs to be rescued, thereby making himself or herself indispensable. Recovery & Resilience International in partnership with AllCEUs.com Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Coaching Curriculum
6. The Mantras  “I don’t understand why she refuses to change. I have done everything for her.”  “Helping someone who doesn’t want help is an exercise in futility, but what are you supposed to do if you don’t help?” Recovery & Resilience International in partnership with AllCEUs.com Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Coaching Curriculum
7. Co-Dependency as an Addiction  Tolerance  Need more of the same substance/activity In a codependent relationship, as time passes, the codependent’s identity becomes increasingly defined by the relationship with the other person  Withdrawal  Not getting the substance, being around the person results in physical or psychological withdrawals  When apart from or unable to control the other person, the codependent experiences extreme anxiety and/or depression


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