FREE 4-WEEK FAMILY PROGRAM
Did you grow up in a family struggling with the effects of alcoholism or drug addiction? Or are you currently in a relationship with an alcoholic, addict, or a person who is violent and otherwise abusive or “less-than-nurturing” to you?
If so then you may be struggling with a condition referred to as “codependence” (which is used interchangeably with the terms co-alcoholism or co-addiction).
HOW CODEPENDENCE DEVELOPS
Codependence can occur at any time throughout the lifespan when individuals become so preoccupied with another person that they slowly lose the ability to take care of themselves. This pattern most often begins with your genuine desire to help others. Over time codependents become so externally focused that they can become disconnected from themselves.
You begin to deny your own thoughts, feelings, wants and needs which results in loss of self and in some cases chronic self-neglect or even death.
Shame - Guilt - Anger - Fear
Many codependent individuals experience intense feelings of shame and guilt along with unresolved anger and fear that interfere with their ability to value themselves. And unresolved emotional issues interfere with emotional intimacy in relationships. It may take years to recognize the devastating impact of such unhealthy relationships and all too often physical injury or debilitating anxiety, panic & depression leads the codependent to seek help.
As they say in AA, Al-Anon and other 12 step recovery programs, “You don’t have to ride that elevator all the way to the bottom, you can get off at anytime!” But you can not do it alone, or you would have already!
HELP IS AVAILABLE NOW
Let us help. You CAN identify and modify the “self-defeating thinking & behavioral patterns” that prevent you from experiencing happiness and serenity in your life. Let us help you overcome your compulsive “need-to-please everyone but yourself."
The elevator you’re on may still be far from the bottom! Now may be the time for you to step off onto the pathway that leads to recovery, peace and happiness. You really are worth it!
The program is designed to help you gain a deeper awareness of yourself and develop healthier relationships with others. From day one in treatment you will learn to practice improved self-care and limit setting while receiving the encouragement and support necessary for developing healthier relationships in your life.
A SAFE HEALING ENVIRONMENT
CDS Ashley Ridge offers a safe environment to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. The program consists of videos, lectures, group discussions and includes individual and group therapies that address:
- The facts about alcoholism and addiction
- The impact alcoholism and addiction has upon the family system
- The origins of codependence
- Explore and release anger and fear in relationship patterns
- The importance of self-care and healing in recovery
- Exchange "survival" strategies for health living skills
- Developing an effective support group
- Participation in the Al Anon Family Programs
- Aftercare & support as your family relationships improve
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The program is presented from 11am - 1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You may begin at anytime. FREE
WEEKEND EDUCATION LECTURES
We also offer FREE education lectures, videos and discussion groups each weekend that everyone is welcome to attend.
20 Questions for Codependents - You Decide
1. Did you ever lose time from work due to your relationship with an addicted person?2. Have your relationships ever made your life unhappy?
3. Have your relationships affected your reputation?
4. Have you every felt remorse after manipulating a situation?
5. Did you ever control situations to get money to pay debts household bills or otherwise solve financial difficulties that belong to someone else?
6. Has your involvement in a relationship caused a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After a fight or disagreement, did you feel you must get even?
8. After winning an argument, did you have a strong urge to restate your point?
9. Did you often stay in a relationship until your last hope was gone?
10. Did you ever borrow money to finance another person's addiction or associated crisis?
11. Have you ever sold anything to finance another person's addiction or associated crisis?
12. Were you reluctant to purchase necessary items because it may cause a disagreement?
13. Did your relationships make you care less of the welfare of yourself and your family?
14. Did you ever stay in a degrading or dangerous situation longer than you planned?
15. Have you ever dragged old hurts into discussions about current items?
16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, and illegal act to finance someone's addiction?
17. Did your relationships cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to change someone else?
19. Did you ever have an idea that if loved ones would only see things your way, life would be much better?
20. Have you ever considered self-destruction as a result of your reactions or relationships?
FREE CONSULTATION
Please call anytime if you have any questions or want to schedule a free consultation (318) 865-0039. Or use the CONTACT US link to request more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Most insurance, Visa/MC/Discover Financial arrangments are available.
