By Briana MacWilliam, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT Licensed and Board-Certified Creative Arts Therapist & Attachment Coach Are you always trying to save your partner from themselves? Do you feel like you need to be in...
By Dr. Nicholas Jenner This method requires a commitment to work on oneself and an acknowledgment that codependency is a problem in relationships. This involves embracing responsibility for change and not shifting it (or...
By Lisa A. Romano All children require a sense of safety and predictability in order to develop a healthy sense of self. One’s self concept can be understood as the cornerstone of life. Every...
By Krista Resnick, Master Life Coach & Boundary Expert Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries…we hear about them all the time, so if they are so essential to our own well being, THEN WHY IS IT SO...
By Michelle Farris, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist One of the major pitfalls in codependency is constantly worrying about what others think of you. Codependent people spend most of their time and energy trying...
By Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT Your loved one is wreaking havoc to the family system. She’s using substances and lashing out. Things are out of control. But as her family, you want to help...
By Marlena Tillhon I recently asked my audience what they want most from their romantic relationship and the top answer was ‘to feel loved’. Of course. It’s the same for me. Always has been,...
By Candace Plattor, M.A. The term “codependency” can mean many different things to different people. Over the years, several authors have offered a variety of definitions for this difficult dynamic that seems to affect...
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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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