The line between supporting a spouse and enabling unhealthy behaviors becomes increasingly blurred, creating patterns that can damage both partners and their relationship. Codependency manifests ...
“Historically, what we've been referring to when we talked about codependency was a pattern of behavior, usually in a family system between someone who is dealing with an addiction,” says ...
Recognizing these patterns can be challenging, especially when they masquerade as attentive partnership. In codependent relationships, one person often sacrifices their own needs, desires ...
Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When love feels more like fear than security, it may be a sign of codependency. Here’s how to tell ... [+] the difference. In some ...
For codependency, treatment focuses on addressing underlying psychological issues and promoting healthier relational patterns. Not all codependent relationships lead to shared psychosis.
I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns.
Because codependency refers to an imbalanced relationship pattern, therapy is aimed at restoring or creating healthy patterns of caring between family members or partners. Typically, the ...