Codependency: The Role Of A Father
As I work longer with clients, it is clear that the parenting style that they were subjected to as a child is extremely important in determining how they see the world. This…
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Emotional Incest and the Narcissist Grandparent
Some years ago, I wrote about the concept of the golden child in a family. Succinctly put, this is a child who is asked to maintain the self esteem of…
Thinking Traps Part 1
When we allow our thinking patterns to turn into a “vicious circle”, we often feel there is no escape, no matter how hard we try. Traps are exactly that, thinking and…
Codependent Love And Shopping: More Connected Than You Think
When I deal with my codependent clients, they are often surprised to hear me use the word addiction in relation to their obsession with a relationship. I have always maintained…
Codependent Self Care: Think Like a Child
Many of you who read my posts on a regular basis will know that I treat a lot of codependents. This often involves complex treatment to save themselves from what…
Narcissism and Codependency: The Gender Divide
Why is it that narcissists are predominantly men and codependents are mostly women. A true gender divide. Join Dr. Nicholas Jenner as he discusses the background to this and the…
Codependency: Happiness is YOU!!
Let’s remind ourselves of the general characteristics of being codependent. As a “recovered” codependent, I recognise most of these. My own experience of being codependent has helped me to truly…
Beware That Narcissist Illusion!
As humans, we have a never-ending ability to see the good in others. We forgive, we forget, we give the benefit of the doubt. Admirable as these qualities are, it…