Codependency: Self-Care Is Essential And It Starts With You
Many codependents that I see in my practice have very little idea of the concept of self-care...
Clue Up On SAD: It Affects More People Than You Might Think
As I woke up this morning, I realised that something was different. I'm not talking here about the ageing process here but the sudden change in the weather...
Emotional Traffic And Self-Talk? Take Leadership!
We all experience self-talk to varying degrees. Some of it can be positive but mostly it berates us, make us feel guilty, angry, can encourage us to slip into addiction…
Fear Getting Close To Anyone? You Could Be Counter-dependent
The media and TV often celebrate people who are "strong". Especially in the western world, strength is indicative of the ability to get things done, have a mindset of ambition...
Combining Two Effective Therapies To Help Codependents
Codependency is a complex issue and many therapists doubt its existence. They might agree somewhat with the classic definition of codependency where an enabling partner helps an addict maintain...
Connecting With Your Inner Child… What It Means And How To Do It
Just recently, I have been doing a lot of inner child work with very interesting results. Touching the part of our emotional memory that has been locked away for years, can be a powerful, enlightening experience...
Emotional Incest: How A Narcissist Parent Uses A “Golden Child”
There are many articles around on the internet about all types of narcissism and the dangers of being in a relationship with someone who has these tendencies...
After Narcissist Abuse: Avoiding The Gaslighting That Will Certainly Come
The time has finally come. Your friendly neighbourhood narcissist has decided to ship out and move on to his next victim. The disappointment, guilt and feelings of being abused hurt...
After Narcissist Brainwashing, Breaking The Fantasy Is Essential
I am an avid watcher of the many well-produced documentaries on Netflix. They cover a wide range of topics from unsolved crimes through the working of the drugs trade...
Narcissist Discard: A Blessing In Disguise
Being involved with a narcissist is like having a tornado blow its way through your life. Once it has died down, you are left with a mess...