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...
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 Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. Are you feeling lonely in your relationship, even though you’re with a partner? If so, it may be because they are emotionally unavailable, and you have become a little too...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, Relationship Crisis Consultant. Feeling resentful? When you feel it, do you immediately beat yourself up and tell yourself you’re not being nice, fair, patient, or compassionate enough? Instead of taking...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. Breaking the Bonds of Emotional Abuse. Do you feel you’re expected to be a doormat for someone? And, like it? If you’re codependent, you may not realize that you have...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. Ever awoke to the early morning anger of a toxic person? Nothing has really happened yet, and already you’re scrambling to say or do something that will appease them, make...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD Are passive-aggression and codependency odd bedfellows? Not at all. Codependent people are often fearful of directness. Passive-aggressive people avoid directness at all costs. So, it’s a fit! Neither are usually...
When you must tread lightly because of a fragile ego, tiptoe around someone’s short temper, or be careful what you say or how you say it… that’s walking on eggshells. Do you recognize that...
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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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