The Society for the Study of Addiction
The Society for the Study of Addiction
Co-dependency with Dr Ingrid Bacon
Co-dependency with Dr Ingrid Bacon
Co-dependency with Dr Ingrid Bacon
Thursday 1st July 2021
Dr Ingrid Bacon shares her research on co-dependency in addiction, discussing its complexities and offering advice for PhD students.
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Co-Dependency: Dr Ingrid Bacon's Journey and Research Insights
Rather than using the label co-dependency and categorizing people into traditional diagnostic criteria, what about if we look at the person and their uniqueness and their needs as they are, and treat the individual?
What happens when a PhD journey takes an unexpected turn? In this episode of 'PhD: Addicted to Research', Dr Ingrid Bacon sits down with Ayan Ahmed and Chloe Burke to discuss her groundbreaking work on co-dependency in addiction. Dr Bacon, a mental health occupational therapist and Senior Lecturer at Kingston and St George's University of London, introduces co-dependency as a 'chameleon concept', highlighting its elusive nature and the challenges in defining it clearly.
She recounts her own academic path, which included a significant shift in her research focus midway through her PhD, proving that it's never too late to pivot in your studies. The conversation touches on the overlapping elements of co-dependency, depression, and anxiety disorders, revealing how these conditions often intertwine. Dr Bacon emphasizes the importance of treating individuals holistically rather than confining them to rigid diagnostic labels.
Her personal anecdotes about attending support groups offer a glimpse into the real-life impact of co-dependency on people's lives. The episode wraps up with Dr Bacon's heartfelt advice on how to savor the PhD journey, viewing it as a unique opportunity for growth and discovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the complexities of co-dependency and the human side of academic research.