Sentences with phrase «develop codependent»

There's evidence to suggest that people who grow up in unstable families where issues like addiction, abuse, traumatic experiences, and neglect are more likely to develop codependent characteristics.

Not exact matches

I developed a healthier, less codependent, relationship with the church.

A therapist is trained to recognize codependent behavior and, more importantly, to help the patient recognize and alter those behaviors in order to develop healthy boundaries and relationships.

Melody Beattie, author of Codependent No More puts it like this: «As we develop healthy boundaries, we develop an appropriate sense of roles among family members, others, and ourselves.