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Understanding Patterns of Codependency and Treatment Options 

When someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, your instinct may be to help in any way you can. Over time, that care can become all-consuming, leaving little space for your own needs. 

Our approach to codependency and relationship patterns 

It is natural to want to show up for someone you love when they are struggling. Over time, that care can turn into patterns where your own needs, boundaries, and wellbeing begin to take a back seat. Many people experiencing codependency are doing their best to hold things together, often at a personal cost. 

Support for codependency is about building awareness, learning healthier ways of relating, and finding space to care for yourself alongside caring for others. With the right support, it becomes possible to feel more grounded, less responsible for someone else’s choices, and more connected to your own needs. 

We support loved ones through education, shared learning, and connection. Focused programs can help you better understand addiction, mental health, and relationship dynamics, while also giving you tools to set boundaries, regulate emotions, and move forward in a healthier way. 

People with joined hands as a team

How to succeed in codependency rehab and therapy

We’re committed to our patients’ families’ success. After all, loved ones can help our patients sustain their recoveries during and after treatment.

In order to learn the skills you need to support your family member and yourself during their treatment, we recommend participating in our Family Programs, including:

  • Family Education Webinar Workshop: A three half-day workshop that educates family members on substance use disorders and how they impact families.
  • Families Connect Group: A weekly support group for families with a loved one in treatment for mental health, trauma, or addiction.

Support for families and loved ones

Caring for someone with addiction or mental health challenges can take a toll. Our Family Program offers education and connection to help you better understand what’s happening, set healthier boundaries, and feel more supported along the way.