On-Demand
2025 LAMFT Conference: Past Perspective to Future Application

Understanding and Addressing Codependency: Strengthening Boundaries in Therapeutic Practice

Enjoli Ebony Ford, LPC
Elnora Vicks, M.Ed., PLPC
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the history and psychological roots of codependency and its impact on mental health.

  • Recognize the signs and behaviors of codependency in clients.

  • Learn practical strategies to reduce codependency tendencies in clients and promote healthier emotional dynamics.

  • Implement effective boundary-setting techniques with clients, including navigating the discomfort that often accompanies boundary enforcement.

Description

This psycho-education session aims to provide mental health providers with a deeper understanding of codependency, practical tools to address it in their clients, and strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries to ensure both their professional effectiveness and personal well-being.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Enjoli Ebony Ford, LPC
Enjoli Ebony Ford, LPC is an LGBTQ+ affirming Brainspotting trained LPC who embraces a decolonized approach to healing. Enjoli works with clients across Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Vermont, and New Jersey, helping those who struggle with self-prioritization to build self-assurance, maintain their boundaries, and communicate effectively to ensure their needs are met.
Elnora Vicks, M.Ed., PLPC
Elnora Vicks, M.Ed., PLPC, a Thibodaux, Louisiana native, is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor at Nicholls State University, where she serves as the Counseling & Outreach Coordinator & engages in community outreach. With multiple leadership roles, she is a mental health advocate & co-founder of E.P.I.C Outreach, promoting education & stigma reduction.