The Alcoholic Family Flashcards
1
Q
the alcoholic family member
A
Dependent
2
Q
the person who does everything to get the dependent to stop drinking except what might actually work (e.g., confrontation or leaving the relationship)
A
Enabler
often the spouse
3
Q
The family member who is aware of what is going on and tries to assume responsibility for the family member by being sucessful / having it all together
A
Hero
Often the oldest child
4
Q
The family member who rejects the faily system; often seen as the “problem child”
A
Scapegoat
Often the second child
5
Q
The member who quietly withdraws from the family system; quiet
A
Lost child
Often the 3rd child
6
Q
The member who “plays the clown” in order to relieve family tension or their own pain
A
Mascot
Often the youngest child
