Rj. Riordan et D. Simone, CODEPENDENT CHRISTIANS - SOME ISSUES FOR CHURCH-BASED RECOVERY GROUPS, Journal of psychology and theology, 21(2), 1993, pp. 158-164
Codependents who are Christians often wrestle with theological as well
as psychological issues in working through codependent behavior. In s
uch cases, the church-based group can provide a unique setting for res
tructuring belief systems that may incorporate Scripture. This environ
ment can also provide a safe place for self-revelation among Christian
s who share a community and a common faith. This article outlines an a
pproach to the integration of scriptural and psychological principles
in addressing codependence. Based on suggested biblical passages and C
ermak & Brown's (1 982) five core issues of codependence control, trus
t, personal needs, responsibility, and feeling-a framework is provided
for discussion and intervention in the group setting. The authors not
e the advantages of using this approach for both the group and the chu
rch in which it is based.