Codependency Basics
What is the primary characteristic of codependency in relationships?
What is enabling another person’s destructive behaviors and sacrificing one’s own needs for the sake of the other’s well-being?
What is the term for a healthy relationship dynamic where both people maintain their individuality while also relying on each other in a mutually beneficial way?
What is interdependency?
What is a common sign that you might be in a codependent relationship?
What is feeling responsible for another person’s happiness or emotional state?
What is the first step in learning to say "no" to things that drain your energy?
What is understanding your rights and recognizing that you have the right to say "no"?
This specific process involves self-awareness, setting boundaries, and seeking support to shift from codependency to interdependency.
What is learning to set healthy boundaries and build independence while maintaining a supportive relationship?
What is the difference between dependency and codependency?
What is dependency involving one person relying on another for support, whereas codependency involves one person losing their sense of self to support or "fix" the other person?
Which characteristic describes interdependent relationships in terms of boundaries?
What are clear, respectful, and balanced boundaries?
If you find yourself unable to set or maintain boundaries, what kind of relationship dynamic might you be experiencing?
What is codependency?
How can practicing "no" in less intense situations help you build confidence in boundary-setting?
What is starting small and practicing with less significant requests?
In a codependent relationship, which person is often referred to as the "enabler"?
Who is the codependent?
In an interdependent relationship, how do both individuals ensure the relationship is balanced and healthy?
What is by contributing equally to decision-making, sharing responsibilities, and supporting each other's personal growth?
In a codependent relationship, what role might one partner feel compelled to take on in the relationship?
What is the "rescuer" or "fixer"?
What is a helpful technique for strengthening your ability to set boundaries by rehearsing difficult conversations?
What is role-playing with a trusted friend or in front of a mirror?
What does codependency often lead to in terms of personal emotional health?
What is anxiety, guilt, shame, and self-sacrifice?
In interdependent relationships, what is an essential emotional trait that helps both individuals maintain balance?
What is the ability to express emotions openly and manage them without relying on the other person for emotional stability?
Which family relationship often exhibits codependent dynamics where one parent excessively controls or manages an adult child’s life?
What is a parent-child relationship?
What is one key mindset shift you can make to stop seeing saying "no" as selfish?
What is viewing it as an act of self-respect and care?
Codependency is often rooted in what kind of childhood experiences?
What are environments of neglect, emotional abuse, addiction, or instability?
How does interdependency differ from codependency in terms of self-esteem?
What is healthy, independent self-worth, as opposed to low self-esteem dependent on others' approval?
In a work setting, what might a codependent employee do to please their boss or coworkers?
What is consistently covering shifts or sacrificing their own well-being to avoid conflict or gain approval?
What is a recommendation for someone struggling with over-explaining after saying "no"?
What is to stop over-explaining and simply reaffirm your decision as valid without needing to justify it?