What is the theory behind this Codependency boundaries therapy worksheet?
Codependency occurs when one has set poor boundaries with others. It is a condition when an individual feels responsible for another person’s emotional, physical and other needs all the time. The other person may be a spouse, parent or any other relative. Codependent people never have time for themselves and they feel worthless when they are not needed causing further mental health problems.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help clients be aware of their codependent behaviors. It also targets those unhealthy behaviors. The worksheet will benefit them in devising healthy alternative belief that will help them set boundaries.
How to use this worksheet?
Mark (✓) on the statements that resonate with you. Then in the table below, write the actions you take which make you codependent then write an alternative belief plan that is healthier and will set good boundaries in your relations.
Codependency boundaries worksheet
| Old belief | New belief | Boundary setting action |
| E.g If i don’t give up my resting hours to rescue them, They will suffer. | They are capable and independent. I can’t help them all the time | I will tell them that am tired and will only be able to help them once i am well rested |
References
Aspire Pr. (2013). Codependency balancing an unbalanced relationship.
You can download this worksheet here.