Hannah and Alexa educate listeners about codependency, and examine various patterns and dynamics common in many relationships and in families.
Hannah provides examples of codependency, and shares a quiz with listeners, to help you see if this is something you might struggle with.
Hannah also admits that she's had to address codependence in her own life. She shares her history of codependence.
Hannah and Alexa talk about family dynamics and the roles various family members play.
They talk about the Karpman Drama Triangle. Hannah educates listeners about the three roles people play in their families: victim, perpetrator, and rescuer.
Alexa shares some of the things she's learned from the book "Codependence No More" by Melody Beattie.
Hannah and Alexa identify ways that people can address codependence. They share strategies for people to change relationship dynamics and to challenge their roles in relationships.
Resources:
Books:
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Karpman Drama Triangle: https://www.karpmandramatriangle.com
Support Groups:
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org
Codependents Anonymous: http://coda.org
Hannah and Alexa are both at Omaha Psychotherapy.
omahapsychotherapy.com
