Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
50: Too Close - Parental Enmeshment & Addiction with Kenneth Adams
50: Too Close - Parental Enmeshment & Addiction with Kenneth Adams
50: Too Close - Parental Enmeshment & Addiction with Kenneth Adams
Thursday 11th October 2018
Dr. Ken Adams discusses parental enmeshment and its link to addiction on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Learn how to recognize and break free from these patterns.
29 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Chains: Parental Enmeshment and Addiction with Dr. Ken Adams
The payoff of being able to discharge all that resentment and feeling free becomes so seductive to them that they become addicted to the outlet.
Ever felt like your family ties are more like chains? Dr. Ken Adams dives into this on The Addicted Mind Podcast, shedding light on the link between parental enmeshment and addiction. In families where closeness turns into control, parents often dictate their children's lives, stifling their independence and using guilt to keep them in line. This dynamic can leave adults feeling trapped, even when they move away, leading them to seek escape through compulsive behaviors like porn and sex addiction.
Dr. Adams explains how these early emotional entanglements can spiral into lifelong struggles. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of enmeshment and setting boundaries to reclaim one's life. Therapeutic workshops can be a game-changer, offering tools to disentangle from these unhealthy bonds while still maintaining love for your parents. If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction and a controlling family dynamic, this episode is a must-listen.