Codependency
Codependency, also known as relationship addiction: Treatment for codependency is available in Center City, Philadelphia. The concept of a relationship addiction has only become popularized in the last ten years. The term was originally coined to describe the partner of a drug or alcohol addict.
Codependency is a disease that is thought of as a learned behavior, typically passed down from one generation to the next. People who are codependent typically engage in one-sided, unhealthy and / or abusive relationships. Codependent individuals often have low self esteem, find it hard to be themselves and believe that nothing they do lives up to their expectations and standards. Typical control patterns that a person suffering from codependency might use are: lavishing gifts on those they care about, offering advice without being asked, becoming resentful when others do not let them help, placing value in others’ opinions over their own, and using sex to gain approval. People who are codependent may not feel satisfied in a relationship, and constantly feel as though they are giving too much.
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Accepting your partners limitations
Techniques for accepting your partners limitations
Assertive, Aggressive, and Non-Assertive Communication Styles
This tip is designed to explore three different styles of communication, the payoffs and effects of each, and provide some tips for becoming more assertive.
Befriending your Ex: When is This Okay?
Are you ready to enter into a friendship with an ex? Do you know how to be friends with your ex? Here are a few important areas to considering before agreeing to a friendship.
Blaming and Codependency
Learn how to effectively communicate to your partner, friends, or family, without the use of blame or attacking messages. These steps will help you be heard, rather than lead you to arguing about the insignificant details.
Examples of Blame-Free Communication
In order to effectively express yourself and to address conflict, there are six basic steps to follow in order to successfully confront conflict with a friend, loved one, partner, etc. Read the following examples to learn how to apply these 6 steps and how to develop your own sentences.
Family Roles: In the Addictive System
Often in family system struggling with addiction, or addiction and depression, it is common for family members to take on specific roles with the intention of helping the addicted person. Unfortunately the dysfunctional roles can contribute to more problems, rather than solving them. Learn the difference between the roles in a dysfunctional family versus a functional family system.
Having a conversation to assert your boundaries.
A walk-through guide to have a conversation to assert boundaries.
How is a Personality Disorder Diagnosed? And What Does That Mean?
This tip will help explain how someone gets diagnosed with a personality disorder and what that can mean and look like for their life and relationships.
How To Speak Up
How to Regain the Equality in Your Relationship – A Guide for Men.
Letting Go of Expectations
It's always good to strive for more, but sometimes when we have too many or too high of expectations, they can create rigid thinking of what's "supposed to be." Sometimes having no expectations can lead to the best results.
Positive Thinking
Positive Thinking to Counteract Low Self Esteem.
Protecting yourself from your partners anxiety
How to protect yourself from your partner's anxiety.
Quick Boundary Tips
Short statements you can practice to use in the moment to set boundaries.
Re-framing the Concept of Boundaries
Having boundaries in your life means having awareness of what you are comfortable with when it comes to your relationships with others. When we know what works for us, we can give those around us clear lines and expectations, which in turn improves the quality of our relationships.
The Addictive Family System
Often in a family system suffering from addiction, or addiction and depression, there's many dysfunctional tendencies that develop over time, from enmeshment, enabling, to secrecy. Read on to identify the difference for yourself between a dysfunctional and functional family system.
When You Give Too Much
When You Give Too Much - Helping Individuals Regain Equality in Their Relationship: