The Story
What was the name of the story from earlier?
(x2 if you say the author)
The Bridge by Edwin Friedman
What was co-dependency originally called? (x2 for the year and place)
Co-Alcoholics; in the 1970s at treatment centers in Minnesota
Can codependency occur in various types of relationships?
Yes, codependency can manifest in relationships with family members, friends, and romantic partners
What is most likely the major core causes of anxiety, depression, and a repertoire of compulsive behaviors that a person might take on?
Disconnection from self, which is most likely to occur from the Family of Origin
What is the average age children start experimenting with drugs?
13 years old
Where was the man on the way to?
He was finally given the right opportunity after many obstacles
Who defines co-dependency like this:
Codependence is a cluster of symptoms or maladaptive behavior changes that occur in adults who live in a committed relationship with a chemically dependent person
Al-Anon (Alcoholic Anonymous)
What are some common signs of codependency?
low self-esteem, excessive people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and an intense fear of abandonment
What are some characteristics of the Connected Self?
Being aware of your wants/needs; being in tune with ones inner workings; being able to articulate feelings, beliefs, preferences, ideas, and opinions; having a minimal fear of rejections; etc.
What is the most commonly abused substance and the 3rd most common cause of death in the US?
Alcohol
What was the choice the main man in the story had to make?
To drop the man and be on his way or to keep holding on to him and miss his opportunity
Who defines Co-Dependency like this:
Codependence is a cluster of symptoms or maladaptive behavior changes that occur in children who are raised by chemically dependent parents
ACOA (Adult Child of an Alcoholic)
What role do boundaries play in healthy relationships?
Boundaries are essential for maintaining a healthy balance between individual needs and needs of the relationship
What are some characteristics of the disconnected self?
convinces self and others that they are needless and wantless; tunes into others but fears looking within, terrified of rejections; isolates; worries without ceasing; etc.
What drug causes slowed breathing and heart rate, increased risk of overdose and respiratory failure, constipation, and a weakened immune system?
Opioids
What did he do in the end?
He gave him the choice to try and pull himself up and when he felt no pull he dropped him
Who defines Co-Dependency like this:
Codependence is a cluster of symptoms or maladaptive behavior changes associated with living in a committed relationship with either a chemically dependent person or a chronically dysfunctional person either as children or adults
ACDF (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families)
Yes, codependency can be a learned from family dynamics, cultural influences, or past experiences.
What are the four A's of Healthy Nurturing?
Affirmation, Attention, Affection, Approval
What drug causes elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased body temperature, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, and weight loss?
Stimulants
How much responsibility does the man have for the other?
open ended
What is our definition?
Codependency is defined as dysfunctional pattern of living and problem solving which is nurtured by a set of rules within a family system
How can you stop being codependent?
working on self-esteem, set/enforce boundaries, spend time on your own, strengthen your communication skills, etc.
What was the name of the activity we did yesterday?
genogram
Who was the primary author of the big bool of alcoholics anonymous? (for x2 who wrote 2 of the chapters)
Bill Wilson; Henry Parkhurst