EPISODE · Jul 8, 2022 · 28 MIN
S1 - #2 Codependency and Trauma
from A Codependent Mind · host Brian and Stephanie
Often codependence behaviors emerge as a response to trauma. What is trauma? How is it different then other stressful, even violent, events? What is it like to live with unhealed trauma? This is Brian's story. Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V In this episode: 00:00:55 What is trauma? 00:02:38 Working definition of trauma 00:05:01 Chronic or complex trauma 00:06:10 Family dynamics 00:09:21 The lasting effects of trauma 00:12:24 Codependent behaviors as trauma responses 00:16:03 Trauma and helplessness 00:18:17 Trauma triggers 00:22:55 Interpersonal trauma * We have learned a lot as we have done this podcast. One thing Brian realized is that he underestimated the impact his parent's behaviors, particularly his father's, had on him. If you want to hear his updated thinking on the topic, you can listen to Season 3, episode 5, Beyond Codependency - Family of Origin Website: https://www.codependentmind.com/ We appreciate likes, follows and reviews as it helps other people find the podcast.
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Often codependence behaviors emerge as a response to trauma. What is trauma? How is it different then other stressful, even violent, events? What is it like to live with unhealed trauma? This is Brian's story. Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V In this episode: 00:00:55 What is trauma?00:02:38 Working definition of trauma00:05:01 Chronic or complex trauma00:06:10 Family dynamics00:09:21 The lasting effects of trauma00:12:24 Codependent behaviors as trauma responses00:16:03 Trauma and helplessness00:18:17 Trauma triggers00:22:55 Interpersonal trauma * We have learned a lot as we have done this podcast. One thing Brian realized is that he underestimated the impact his parent's behaviors, particularly his father's, had on him. If you want to hear his updated thinking on the topic, you can listen to Season 3, episode 5, Beyond Codependency - Family of Origin Website: https://www.codependentmind.com/ We appreciate likes, follows and reviews as it helps other people find the podcast.
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