Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Dr. Mary Crocker Cook
Afraid to Let Go: Overcoming Codependent Patterns to Support Your Child's Recovery, with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook
Afraid to Let Go: Overcoming Codependent Patterns to Support Your Child's Recovery, with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook
Afraid to Let Go: Overcoming Codependent Patterns to Support Your Child's Recovery, with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook
Thursday 13th June 2024
Learn how to overcome codependent patterns to better support your child's recovery with insights from Dr. Mary Crocker Cook.
48 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Codependency stems from early attachment issues and manifests as anxiety-based behaviours.
- Setting natural consequences is essential for children's growth.
- Parents should focus on self-care to better support their children.
- Overhelping can hinder a child's recovery.
- Understanding your attachment style can improve parenting strategies.
Allowing children to face natural consequences is crucial for their growth
Parenting a child struggling with substance misuse is incredibly challenging, but in this episode of Hopestream, Dr. Mary Crocker Cook sheds light on how codependency can complicate the journey. Dr. Cook, a seasoned clinical psychologist and addiction specialist, joins host Brenda Zane to break down what codependency truly means and how it impacts both parents and children.
The conversation delves into the anxious or avoidant attachment styles that many parents unknowingly develop and how these can hinder their ability to set healthy boundaries. Dr. Cook explains that codependency often stems from early attachment issues and manifests as overreactivity, image management, and unrealistic beliefs about one's limits. These behaviours can lead to a cycle of anxiety and control that disrupts both the parent's and child's well-being. Brenda and Dr.
Cook discuss practical strategies for breaking these patterns, emphasising the importance of self-care and setting natural consequences for children. A particularly eye-opening moment comes when Dr. Cook describes how parents can inadvertently 'overhelp' their children, doing things that make them feel good but don't necessarily aid their child's recovery. She stresses that while it may be difficult, allowing children to face natural consequences is crucial for their growth.
The episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt moments that will resonate deeply with any parent navigating the complexities of supporting a child through addiction. Dr. Cook's expertise and Brenda's empathetic hosting create a safe space for parents to learn and reflect. Feeling overwhelmed by your child's struggles? This episode offers a compassionate guide to understanding and overcoming codependent behaviours, helping you support your child's recovery more effectively.