Category: Let’s Create Healthy Relationships Now

By Laura K. Connell. They call December the most wonderful time of the year, but for those struggling with codependency it can be the most dreaded. If the approaching holidays create in you feelings...

By Karta Purkh S. Khalsa, AD, DN-C, RH. Anxiety is uneasiness of experiencing fear in the future. The feared danger isn’t imminent and may not even be known or real, as opposed to fear,...

By Michelle Farris, psychotherapist and relationship expert. Enjoying the season doesn’t mean you have to pretend to be something you’re not. The ability to feel connected to others depends on your ability to honor...

By Marshall Burtcher. “I Love You Anyway…” Codependency is a biologically driven reaction to toxic relationship systems.  These toxic systems activate codependency through systemic, chronic rejection of the person’s individuality, sovereignty, needs, wants, and...

By Candace van Dell. The Codependent needs to be needed.  You grew up figuring out that your only way to get the “connection” you longed for and did not naturally receive was to help. ...

By Susan Ball, Abuse Recovery Expert and Mentor. The holiday season is often associated with joy, love, and the spirit of giving. For many, it’s a time to reflect on the year gone by,...

By Stephanie McPhail, MS. Imagine standing at the threshold of a life that’s uniquely yours, a blank canvas eager for the vibrant strokes of new traditions. Divorce, while marking an end, is also a...

By Stacy Brookman, Resilience and Leadership Coach. Change – it’s a word that often comes loaded with a mix of apprehension and excitement, especially in the journey of codependency recovery.  If you’re on this...

By Marshall Burtcher. Codependency’s drive is to keep us safe by nurturing a sense of connection, safety, and worth through pleasing others, minimizing upsets, and promoting a sense of belonging through appeasing and tolerating...

By Michelle Farris, licensed psychotherapist. Codependent relationships are based on an unhealthy dependency that turns relationships into obligations. As a result, these relationships deplete your self-esteem and ability to feel whole. In this article...

By Susan Ball, Abuse Recovery Expert. The holiday season, with its festive decorations, sparkling lights, and cheerful music, is a time of year filled with joy and celebration. For many, it’s a time to...

Why being kind to yourself is the first step. By Stacy Brookman, Leadership & Resilience Coach. Codependency is more than just a buzzword; it’s a complex emotional and behavioral condition that affects one’s ability...