Is Codependency A Trauma Response?
Many of the problems we face in adulthood stem from developmental trauma, and how we develop as children has a significant impact on how we view the world as adults.
February 24, 2022
Boundaries for Codependents
New Podcast/ Group Therapy Programme 2022
Listen as I talk about the advantages of group therapy generally and give details about the group therapy programme for 2022, starting in March.
February 17, 2022
Group Therapy Schedule 2022
It’s that time again! I am pleased to announce the programme and schedule for Group Therapy with Dr Nicholas Jenner 2022. This year, I will be expanding the programme to cover more subjects. There will be groups for codependency, dealing with toxic shame, increasing self-esteem and mindful communication for couples.
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February 8, 2022
Why Do People Treat Codependents Badly? Because They Allow It!
Nobody, under any circumstances, has the right to treat another person badly, with disdain or aggression. Given some of the stories I hear in therapy, you are correct in questioning whether such advice exists at all.
February 3, 2022
New Podcast: Is There A Codependency Type?
Join me on my latest podcast where I will be looking at the types of codependent I have observed over the years and the behaviour associated with each type. This is not a formal diagnosis.
January 31, 2022
The Process Of Letting Go Is Difficult For Codependents
Break-ups can be nasty experiences and we all go through them. The best case scenario is that a couple can mutually agree to separate and logically work through that process. However, the presence of emotion and sometimes extreme emotion, makes that seemingly simple process extremely difficult.
January 27, 2022
Where To Draw The Line: Codependents and Decision-making
For a codependent, the capacity to recognise the need to make a choice and the bravery to follow it through might be the difference between being in an abusive, manipulative relationship and being in a relationship that is both meaningful and rewarding.
January 20, 2022
Let’s Talk About Codependency And Anxiety
What is it about codependents that prevents them from accessing a mode of thought that is generally accurate in terms of the road forward? It is a question to which I hope to provide an answer in this piece…
January 13, 2022
Top 3 Posts Of 2021!
Free From Codependency is devoted to educating readers about all aspects of codependent recovery, including the underlying causes and symptoms of the condition. It is a service that I am pleased to provide. At this time of year, I like to take a look back at the blog to see what topics people were actually interested in while they were reading it. Given the complexities of the issue, it is not unexpected that some of the most in-depth facets of codependency were the most popular. The top three most popular posts from the year 2021 have been reproduced here for your reading pleasure…
January 3, 2022