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Moving Away from the Idea of Co-Dependency

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Never has a mental health condition been more prevalent and truly less understood then the word “codependency”… Caregivers have historically been ‘tarred and feathered” with this word, even in the book I co wrote called Take Your Oxygen First!

Walking on egg shells to avoid conflict, feeling like you are “lost in the sauce” with a loved one, being the one that apologizes all the time, being bullied and feeling hurt by others actions or even being the one who refuses constantly in a relationship may be all signs that we may being in a codependent relationship. But is codependency the diagnosis or is it a manifestation of something clinically deeper.

Join Dr Jamie and the ESRT Team with a trauma informed new look, understanding and perspective of this often misunderstood concept as it relates to family and professional caregivers. Tune in for a fascinating new perspective around this concept of understanding better why the old concept has been overly used, abused, and actually possibly distracted us from the real root causes around this overused concept.

 

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Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, aka Dr. Jamie, is a leading authority on caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and related addictions. His background in case management and family systems has been the foundation of his work throughout his 30-year career. He is a fierce advocate of caregivers, integrated, patient-centered medicine, and a workforce in touch with its comprehensive wellness. He blogs for Psychology Today and JoanLunden.com, and writes for Connections and Caregiver SOS. He co-authored the acclaimed “Take Your Oxygen First: Protecting Your Health and Happiness While Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss.” A popular and engaging speaker, he is frequently called upon as a keynote speaker and to provide his expert opinion for the media. Dr. Huysman serves as the Vice President of Provider Relations and Government Affairs for WellMed Medical Management.

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