Codependency & Intergenerational Trauma Training, October 31st, 9 AM – 4 PM
The Gateway, 530 W 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
In the 1980’s, codependency became the term we used to describe people who were living with individuals with alcohol use disorder. The term began to be used for any person viewed as “enablers” of an addicted person. Unintentionally, the term was associated with a negative, blaming view of the codependent’s interactions and efforts to help the addicted person by not allowing them to take responsibility for their actions and addiction; therefore, enabling their addiction. In recent years, the clinical perspective has begun to change to a more positive view termed “Prodependence.” Thanks to forward thinking authors such as Rob Weiss and Kim Buck, the approach to working with the person living with those with addiction is from an attachment focused perspective with healthy interdependence.
This training will provide the historical beginnings of codependence, how it was addressed and the new clinical perspective of Prodependence. Participants will be introduced to an alternative approach to working with those previously described as codependent, to present their behaviors as coming from a place of love and caring. Dr. Patterson will also discuss intergenerational trauma and how inherited behaviors, thoughts and self-perceptions often manifest in behaviors such as codependency.
At the conclusion of this training, Participants will be able to:
- Verbalize an understanding of the origins of codependency
- Explain the difference between the codependency and Prodependency perspectives
- Identify the main concept in treating persons from a Prodependency approach
- Discuss inherited trauma impact on current thoughts, behaviors and self-perception
CEs will be awarded for participation.
Lunch is provided.
Thank you to our training sponsors!
