Robert Cox
Robert Cox
Emotional Incest: A discussion with Adena Bank Lees
Emotional Incest: A discussion with Adena Bank Lees
Emotional Incest: A discussion with Adena Bank Lees
Saturday 24th September 2016
Robert Cox and Adena Bank Lees discuss covert emotional incest's impact on addiction and trauma recovery, highlighting mindfulness and healthy relationships.
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Robert Cox
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Mindful Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Covert Emotional Incest with Adena Bank Lees
Covert emotional incest is also when kids are around, exposed to given highly sexualized information or material. And one of the kids- and I have clients who have told me numerous times- I was in the same room.
Imagine being a child and feeling like you're filling the emotional void left by a missing parent. This is the unsettling reality of covert emotional incest, a topic Robert Cox tackles with expert Adena Bank Lees in this episode of 'Mindful Recovery'. Adena, who has dedicated her career to understanding trauma and sexual abuse, sheds light on how this hidden form of abuse can deeply affect one's journey through addiction and recovery.
Adena explains that covert emotional incest involves using a child as an emotional stand-in for an absent spouse, often exposing them to inappropriate adult issues. This can leave lasting scars that fuel addiction and complicate recovery efforts. The conversation doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; it also dives into solutions. Adena and Robert discuss the power of mindfulness in healing these wounds and the importance of forming healthy relationships as part of the recovery process.
They also explore therapeutic techniques like psychodrama, which can help survivors re-enact and process their trauma in a safe space. Adena shares how adapting traditional recovery steps to address aggression and violence can be particularly beneficial for those affected by such deep-seated issues. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone dealing with trauma, addiction, or both. It's not just about understanding the impact of covert emotional incest but also about finding practical paths to healing.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, you'll find valuable takeaways here.