Definition: Enabling is doing for someone things that they could, and should be doing themselves In relation to alcoholism, enabling creates an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue unacceptable behavior
Doing for someone things they could, and should, be doing for themselves Simply, enabling creates an atmosphere in which the alcoholic/addict can comfortably continue his/her unacceptable behaviors and evade responsibility for their actions [I was just trying to help ]
Things that people who are close to addicts do unconsciously that either encourage, or at least do not interfere with, the addict's drug use
Any behavior or aciton that assists the addict in the continuation of their addiction Enabling is either intentional or unintentional, and is usually done out of love and misguided concern Enabling allows the addict to continue their destructive behavior
(of an Act, or bill) allowing something to be done which would otherwise not be permissible
in health promotion, enabling means taking action in partnership with individuals or groups to empower them, through the mobilization of human and material resources, to promote and protect their health The emphasis in this definition on empowerment through partnership, and on the mobilization of resources draws attention to the important role of health workers and other health activists acting as a catalyst for health promotion action, for example by providing access to information on health, by facilitating skills development, and providing access to information on health, by facilitating skills development, and supporting access to the political processes which shape public policies affecting health World Health Organization Health Promotion Glossary, 1998
Creating opportunities and means for families to display their present abilities and competencies and to acquire new ones that are necessary to meet the needs of their children and themselves
Any behavior, direct or indirect, regardless of the intention, that allows the alcoholic/addict to continue drinking and using
In health promotion, enabling means taking action in partnership with individuals or groups to empower them, through the mobilisation of human and material resources, to promote and protect their health
(p 221) Giving workers the education and tools they need to assume their new decision-making powers