Codependency
True or False. You can change your codependency patterns?
True
Your new friend gets angry when you talk to your family. Is this healthy or unhealthy? Why?
Unhealthy, they are trying to control and possibly isolate you
What are characteristics of a healthy relationship?
Both people benefit and feel comfortable. Everyone is safe and honest. Boundaries are honored.
True or False: You cannot go to jail if you assault (physical or sexual) someone you are in a relationship with.
False
What is codependency?
An over-reliance on another person, so much that a codependent person puts their own needs aside to meet the needs of another person. A codependent person's life may revolve around their partner and they most likely have no interests/values outside of the relationship. It's likely that a codependent person doesn't think their needs are important.
Your partner/friend encourages you to pursue your dreams. What type of relationship is this? Healthy or unhealthy? Why?
Healthy because your friend/partner supports you and encourages you
True or False: In healthy relationships, compromise and conflict resolution are important. Why or why not?
True--conflict happens in all relationships (healthy and unhealthy) and it's important to resolve conflict in a healthy way. Healthy relationships deal with conflict in ways that aren't harmful (ex. talking things out, compromising, taking space) while unhealthy relationships may involve verbal/physical abuse during conflict.
True or False: If you are codependent, you might feel like self-care is selfish. Why or why not?
True--because you don't think your needs are important.
Codependency is often caused by...
trauma
Name three different types of abuse.
Mental/emotional, financial, sexual, cyber, physical, verbal
Healthy relationships tend to use which type of communication? Aggressive, passive, or assertive?
Assertive
True or False: A person can always tell when they're in an unhealthy relationship, especially early on.
False. Sometimes it's really hard to tell.
What are 2 signs of codependency?
feels overly responsible, has trouble setting boundaries, focuses more on others instead of themselves, can't say no without feeling guilty, thinks it's their job to save other people, and struggles with low self-esteem
True or False: You’re never responsible for someone else’s behavior.
True. You are only responsible for your own words and actions.
True or false: Codependency can only happen in romantic relationships.
False--Family members, friends, and romantic partners can all be codependent.
Give 3 characteristics of an unhealthy relationship.
Dependency, Jealousy, Control, selfishness, abuse, dishonesty, name calling...
Codependency is an unhealthy focus on what?
Another person's life: their problems, behaviors, feelings, approval, etc.
How can you help a friend that is being abused in a relationship?
Believe their story, listen if they need someone to talk to, urge them to speak to a counselor and point them to resources.
True or False: Codependent people feel like they "need to be needed."
True
List 3 reasons someone would stay in an unhealthy/codependent relationship: