Codependency therapy works by helping the individual recognize, understand, and accept codependent patterns — including why and how they might’ve developed. In addition, it focuses on helping the individual to kick these tendencies and build more balanced relationships that allow them to support others without neglecting their own needs.
A healthy interdependency, however, can easily turn into unhealthy codependency. The codependent therapists at Thriveworks Portage have coached many people on how to overcome their codependency and stop helping in ways that harm their loved one or themselves.
To get started with a therapist at Thriveworks Portage, simply call us at (269) 264-4920 or book online to get started today.
Codependent People
Codependent people often struggle with deep shame, passivity, and insecurity. Instead of working through these feelings, they tell themselves that they can prove they are loved, competent, and active through fixing other people.
They may put their own mental, physical, or financial health in peril in order to meet another person’s needs. However, this strategy does not work, and often leads to more feelings of shame, passivity, and insecurity for the codependent.
Healing from Codependent Behaviors
If you can recognize some codependent behaviors in your own life, know that healing and personal growth are possible. Acknowledging your feelings, thoughts, and actions may be the first step toward establish healthier ways of relating. If you have struggled with codependency, doing this may be hard, but therapy may facilitate the process.
Our therapists have helped many people learn how to:
- Be present during challenges (healthy) without having to fix the other person (unhealthy).
- Acknowledge and resolve any negative beliefs that cultivated the codependent behavior.
- Work through past traumas and change unhealthy coping mechanisms.
- Say, “no” when they mean, “no.” Say, “yes,” when they mean, “yes.”
- Prioritize their emotional, financial, and physical health.
- Form relationships with mutual respect and as equals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and resentful? Are you ready to work on your own health and well-being? Thriveworks Portage is here to help, and our therapists have appointments for codependency available.
Thriveworks Portage often has weekend and evening sessions available, and we work with most major insurance providers.
Are you ready for healthier, happier relationships? Call Thriveworks Portage today at (269) 264-4920 or book online to get started. We are ready to help.
