Codependency: Identifying & addressing an underlying, untreated addiction in our clients

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Codependency is a frequently overlooked but clinically significant issue that can masquerade as anxiety, depression, or relational dysfunction. Often misunderstood or minimised in psychological practice, codependency is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction that requires specific intervention strategies—distinct from those used in classic talk therapy.

This focused CPD session provides psychologists and allied health professionals with a practical, research-informed framework for recognising and addressing codependency. It outlines diagnostic markers, explores the developmental origins of codependent behaviours, and offers practical tools for managing therapeutic challenges when working with these clients.

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By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

 

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