By Candace Plattor, M.A. Codependency is a great buzzword of our time. Many people throw it around now without really understanding what it means. When I think about codependency, I’m aware of many emotions...
By Yasmin Kerkez. Family relationships are often seen as a source of support and love, where individuals can seek comfort and solace. However, in some cases, family relationships can become toxic, especially when one...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. Emotional terrorism sounds as scary as it is and is as scary as it sounds. Recognizing it is a must. If you have co-dependent tendencies and traits, you are easier...
By Susan Ball, Abuse Recovery Expert. Over-giving is synonymous with co-dependency. Giving and giving to get approval, validation, love, affection, and a sense of belonging is part and parcel of co-dependency. Why do we...
By Marlena Tillhon, MSc. When I grew up, I believed that love would heal me, that being in a relationship would do that for me. I believed that, one day, an amazing human would...
By Marshall Burtcher. Do you find yourself being absorbed in other people’s feelings, preferences, experiences, or priorities? Do you take on those things as your own? This is often called, “enmeshment”. Enmeshment is when...
By Stephanie McPhail, MS. March is Women’s History Month in the United States, an observance created in 1987 to increase awareness of women’s impact on society. The month-long celebration aims to highlight the struggles...
By Carista Luminare, Ph.D. Codependent individuals are known for being highly empathetic, caring, and giving. One of their defining challenges is they often focus so much on the needs of others that they neglect...
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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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