What are boundaries?Boundaries are simply dividing lines, physical or metaphorical dividers that say “over here” is what I am comfortable with, and over there is not”. Boundaries mark the space where we end and others begin. They allow us to separate who we are from...
Codependency is defined as a series of behaviors that involve or result from being physically, emotionally, or in any other way completely devoted to another individual, usually at a detriment to their own wellbeing. There are several types of codependency. In...
Codependency is one of those terms that you’ve probably heard thrown around a lot. You probably have some idea of what it means, but you may not know exactly. So, what does it mean to be co-dependent? Codependence is often talked about in the context of relationships....
You might think that boundaries are unnecessary. Maybe you feel that limits will stifle the spontaneity in your relationship. However, all healthy relationships need boundaries. Boundaries are like a road map for your relationship. They provide a guide for how your...
Memorial Day weekend was coming up and I had three days off to decide what to do with. Because I am balancing a job and my counseling practice, a family, and my own self care needs, normally this is time to get “a bunch of stuff done.” I consider myself a...
Initially, the term codependency applied to those living in households with a substance abuser. Today, researchers are aware that people in general display the characteristics of codependency. In fact, if you were raised in a dysfunctional family situation – be that...
