Why I Don't Go To Church Anymore An authority structure such as the church is the perfect culture
for codependence.
Not exact matches
With echoes of Gus Van Sant's «Drugstore Cowboy,» «Animals» is a breakout film
for everyone involved, a riveting drama about
codependence in the life of two junkies who may love each other so much that they're dragging each other down into their addictions.
Paul and Winstead's relationship is initially defined by mutual enabling and
codependence that first passes
for tenderness but morphs into something much darker and more unsettling once Winstead unsteadily embraces sobriety while Paul continues to lose himself in a boozy haze.
We'll get more into
codependence later in this article, but
for now, it's useful to point out that love, itself, is neutral.
I am trained by Pia Melody in Post Induction Therapy
for addressing the effects of
codependence: low self esteem, impaired boundaries, knowing who you are, and difficulties with self care.
If you first take care of your own needs (with respect
for other people's needs), you will be able to be an even better caretaker without acting through
codependence.
I also appreciated the historical context
for the word «
codependence.»
«I will provide compassionate, caring and professional assistance
for clients to achieve their life goals, whether it be reducing stress / anxiety, resolving relationship issues, transitioning through divorce, dealing with depression, grief and loss,
codependence and substance abuse.
Since 1999, I have frequently spoken publicly on trauma,
codependence and love addiction
for the Meadows Institute, as well as conducting trauma workshops, empowerment groups, love addiction recovery groups and relationship workshops.