Chapter 8

Question 1

What are the six kinds of codependent roles

Answer 1

Addict
Hero
Scapegoat
Mascot
Lost Child
Caretaker

Question 2

Explain the Addict

Answer 2

Life revolves around them. Understanding the addict is important. Know that by making changes in your own actions an stop supporting the addictive behavior of your loved one.

Question 3

Explain the Hero

Answer 3

Often the oldest child who devotes his time and attention to making the family look “normal” and without problems. People see the hero as kind helpful and and positive but inside the hero is isolated, unable to express true feelings.

Question 4

Explain the Scapegoat

Answer 4

Often the second born who always seems defiant, hostile and angry. Always in trouble. Turns things away from the addict. All negative behaviors are a cry for help

Question 5

Explain the Mascot

Answer 5

Often the youngest child. Tries to give everyone to laugh. Family will try and protect the class clown from what is happening around them. Mascots are always busy and always moving. Mascots turn to alcohol or drugs to slow them down.

Question 6

Explain the Lost Child

Answer 6

A family member who disappears. Loners and very shy. Strangers or outsiders in social situations and in their family. they deal with addiction by hiding away from it. Lost child avoids trouble even if needs something and develops health issues. They never marry and have trouble with intimate relationships

Question 7

Explain the Caretaker

Answer 7

“Enabler” Caretaker feels like they have to keep the family going. They take on Addicts responsibilities and become the martyr of the family.

Question 8

What stage Theory do you use when working with families affected by addiction?

Answer 8

Bepko and Krestan Stage Theory

Question 9

What are the stages of the Bepko and Krestan Theory

Answer 9

First Stage
Second Stage
Final Stage

Question 10

Explain the First Stage of Bepko and Krestan

Answer 10

Establish Boundaries and identity involves working with the family to unbalance the family system when the addict/alcoholic stops using

Question 11

Explain the Second Stage of Bepko and Krestan

Answer 11

Commitment and Stability involves an adjustment to sobriety while the family is restabalizing, regrouping and authorizing new roles. In this stage, the counselor redirects focus back onto each member. Members are encouraged to discuss their needs that in the past were neglected.

Question 12

Explain the Final Stage of Bepko and Krestan

Answer 12

Clarification and Legacy involves rebalancing the system to support the goal of abstinence. Each member explores new behaviors to support the addict’s recovery