Discover the Elements of Healing Trauma

Take some time to explore our resource library. We've thoughtfully organized these blog collections by recovery element to help you build a foundation of understanding before beginning your healing journey. This preparation can make your experience more meaningful and effective.

Dependence Demystified: Understanding how trauma has shaped you

Embodied Patterns: The Four Roles in Families With Dependence

Motivation - Know What Drives You

Neutralising Hidden Family Rules

Origins of Co-dependency: Five Patterns and Your Path to Autonomy

The blogs you'll find below are the same as the ones above - we haven't sorted them into neat categories. Instead, think of it as a colourful buffet of ideas and stories. Just scroll through and pick whatever grabs your attention or speaks to you. Each one is a little treasure trove of insights on dependency and family life. Happy exploring!

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Codependency Controlling Patterns

Ashley had her life sorted. She lived by lists and had a very strict code of ethics. She made sure everything that needed to be done, got done. In other words, it was her way or the highway.

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Co-dependency Avoidance Patterns

Christopher’s terrible story of abuse and neglect had a lasting impact on him. His way of coping with it was to shut down. As a result, it had now become a problem in his marriage and his wife was about to leave him.

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Co-dependency Compliance Patterns

Sam was continually being passed over for promotions because she was too nice. Sam hated confrontation, would do anything to avoid making people unhappy with her. She would find herself agreeing with things she didn't really agree with to keep the peace.

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