Negative behaviors
This is manipulative behavior aimed to making the victim doubt their own perceptions, memories, and sanity, often leading to confusion and self doubt
What is Gaslighting?
Exerting power over one's partner by controlling their access to money or financial resources, limiting their independence and autonomy
what is financial control?
We judge ourselves harshly and have a low sense of this ____
What is self esteem?
Open and honest dialogue fosters understanding and connection
What is honest and open communication?
This role often makes inappropriate jokes about others involved. Though they do bring humor to the family roles, it is often harmful humor and sometimes hinder addiction recovery.
Who is the mascot?
a pattern of behavior intended to control, demean, or manipulate another person by undermining their self worth and their emotional well being.
What is emotional abuse?
Inflicting physical harm on one's partner or attempting to control one’s partner by threatening or displaying direct or indirect aggression or violence
What is physical intimidation and abuse?
We live from the view point of ______ and are attacked by that weakness in out love and friendship relationships
What is a victim?
Demonstrating love through sensitive and caring gestures, words, and actions
Waht is affection?
This role is often the silent "out of the way" family member. They will never mention addiction or recovery. They are quiet and reserved, careful to not make a problem.
Who is the lost child?
Intentionally withholding love, intimacy, or emotional support from one's partner as a means of control or punishment.
What is withholding affection?
Using deceitful or indirect tactics to influence or control one's partner's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors for personal gain
what is manipulation?
We have become approval seekers and have lost our identity in the process often seeking this from others?
what is validation?
working together harmoniously toward a common goal
what is cooperation?
This is the person who needs to make the family and other role players look good. They ignore the problem and present things in a positive manner. This person is known as the perfectionist.
Who is the hero?
An unhealthy obsession with perceived threat to a relationship, characterized by controlling behaviors, constant suspicion, interrogating, spying, or stalking or other boundary violations.
What is jealousy?
Having an inflated sense of self-importance, entitlement, and a lack of empathy, often resulting in selfish and manipulative behavior in relationships. Extreme self-centeredness
what is Narcissistic characteristics
We confuse lose and pity and tend to "love" people we can _______
What is pity and rescue?
having similar beliefs and goals strengthens compatibility
what are shared values?
This role often acts out in front of others. They will rebel, make noise, and divert attention from the person who is addicted and their need for recovery. This person draws attention away from the real problem.
Who is the scapegoat?
Restricting one's partner's social interactions, friendships, or activities, disconnecting them from sources of support and connection outside of the relationship.
What is Isolation?
The use of fear, manipulation, and intimidation to control or dominate another person, often by exploiting their emotional vulnerabilities to cause distress and maintain power.
What is emotional terrorism?
We will do anything to hold on to a relationship in order to not experience painful feelings which we receiving from living with people who were never there emotionally for us, because we are terrified to feel this?
What is abandonment?
commitment
This role makes all other roles possible. They try to keep everyone happy and the family in balance. They make excuses for all behaviors and actions and never mention addiction, recovery, or getting help.
Who is the caretaker (enabler)?