AVAIYA’s next free online event, Healing From Narcissistic Abuse & Relationship Trauma begins soon. Don’t miss it! According to Guinness World Records, the world’s oldest person is a 115 year old named María Branyas...
By Marshall Burtcher, Codependency Healing Expert. Have you ever thought to yourself, “this feeling should not be, so I must get rid of it by correcting what causes it.” Have you ever tried to...
By Candace Plattor, M.A. I’m not quite sure who it was that came up with the idea of a holiday like Valentine’s Day, especially with it coming right on the heels of Christmas and...
By Stacy Brookman. If you’re stuck in a relationship, use this to protect your mental health. A Solution When You’re Stuck You’re in a relationship that you know isn’t good for you, but you...
By Sherry Gaba, LCSW. First dates and the first few weeks and months of dating are an exercise in being our very best selves. We want to be seen as a great person, a...
By Susan Ball, Abuse Recovery Expert. Ride-or-Die Relationships are Unhealthy, Toxic, and Codependent. Yup, there is nothing good about a ride-or-die relationship. The relationship is based on me and you against the world no...
By Marlena Tillhon. Codependency, people-pleasing and inhibited self-expression go hand-in-hand in my experience. The deep-rooted toxic shame that is so ingrained in codependency makes us search for validation in others. We crave the relief...
By Stephanie McPhail, MS. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is often associated with couples and love. However, for those who are single, it can be a difficult day to get through. Loneliness can...
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Healing the Inner Child: Using Inner Child Work to Overcome Codependency
By Briana MacWilliam. In the realms of self-help and personal development, you are likely to hear talk of “healing the inner child”…but what does that mean, and how does that relate to codependency? This article delves into the concept of the “inner child” and how unresolved childhood trauma can contribute to codependent behaviors. It provides an overview of inner child work, including...
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By Krista Resnick. Maybe like you, I have been on all sides of the boundary spectrum. Several years ago, I was completely boundaryless (hence one of the reasons I came to this work). I was exhausted, barely able to get out of bed each morning due to the constant anxiety that came with trying to meet everyone’s needs. I felt as if I was always walking on eggshells...
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Confidently Make the Best Future Decisions for You
By Stacy Brookman. Do you find it difficult to make confident decisions? Perhaps you feel stuck and are unsure of which path to take in life. Making important decisions can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the impact they can have on your future. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, I’ll guide you through a step-by-step process to help you make the best decisions for your future confidently...
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