Quiz: Do I Have Healthy Boundaries?

Quiz: Do I Have Healthy Boundaries?

If you grew up in highly stressful environment, then you may tend to get stuck in one mode of relating. That style may be very successful professionally, but personal relationships often become a replay of childhood family patterns.  This article will help you improve...
Trauma, Boundaries & Relationship Addiction

Trauma, Boundaries & Relationship Addiction

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family or have suffered some kind of trauma, then you may have difficulties with boundaries and self-care. You may struggle to find ways to set boundaries. You might get stuck in a passive role or as the perpetual caretaker for...
How to STOP Self Criticism, Guilt & Shame

How to STOP Self Criticism, Guilt & Shame

Problems with guilt, shame, and self-criticism are usually rooted in a sense of rejection. These roots start when you grow up with the feeling, from family or harsh religion, that you are always wrong or bad. This attitude is usually tied into a distortion of God as...
12 Steps to Survive a Breakup or Divorce

12 Steps to Survive a Breakup or Divorce

After a break up or divorce, you may feel like you will never be okay again. But there are steps you can take that will help you move forward. In time, you can be yourself again. In fact, if you learn some things about yourself and relationships, you might be better...