TIPs: Codependency > Codependency: Tools For Change
Gender can be complicated in a society with strict rules about how people should feel, behave, and express themselves based on their assignment to one or the other of two genders. But many people, more than you realize, don’t find that their experience of gender fits well with either of these ideas of ‘male’ or ‘female.’
Not all couples counselors are created equal. Here are some tips for how to find a good couples counselor.
In this article, we explore the steps to take if you have been accused of sexual assault, or a crime you didn't commit.
Are you being love-bombed? Notice these red flags and create a dating journal to assess your new relationship.
Are you struggling to connect with your teen as they get older? Learn get-to-know you strategies to strengthen your relationship with your teen.
A hair pulling self-help monitoring tool to help you build awareness of your hair pulling behaviors looking at the SCAMP domains: Sensory, Cognitive, Affective, Motor, and Place.
Struggling with Codependency? We have gathered together many self-help articles that can help you develop the right strategy to create change. Want individualized support? Call a counselor 267-324-9564. Center for Growth / Codependency Treatment in Center City Philadelphia.
It can be so very challenging for most of us to say no, and for a number of very good reasons. First and foremost, we are all taught from an early age to be helpful continue reading
How many times have you walked away from an argument feeling worked up, overwhelmed, or defeated? Part of the challenge may be that you are too emotionally fused or codependent and end up being emotionally continue reading
If you have ever wondered how you can create emotional independence through language, then you are in the right place.
There’s no “I” in “team!” Many of us may be familiar with this continue reading
Did you know a solution to emotional reactivity, emotional fusion or codependence is emotional independence? But what exactly is emotional independence?
When people struggle with asserting their needs and desires within personal relationships they may continue reading
The concept of healthy narcissism isn’t often talked about or even encouraged. When narcissism is discussed, it tends to be painted as something negative. You hear stories of narcissists being self-involved, grandiose, and very critical continue reading
Center for Growth / Self Esteem Therapy in Philadelphia, Providence, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe: Increasing confidence and self esteem.
Self esteem is a measure of how favorable you rate your abilities continue reading
Center for Growth / Body Image Therapy in Philadelphia: Completing a Thought Record to Address Poor Body Image
It is common for individuals living in Philadelphia to struggle with self-confidence about their body and appearance continue reading
Center for Growth / Codependency Therapy in Philadelphia, Santa Fe, Ocean City, Mechanicsville: Codependency
This tip is to provide you with the typical characteristics of people who struggle with codependency, a brief history continue reading
Have you recently felt like you and continue reading
Boundaries: Re-framing the concept
The term boundaries means the limits you set with others based on what you feel most comfortable with; this can be physically, emotionally,intellectually, sexually, the list goes on. If you are continue reading
Opening Yourself Up to More by Letting Go of Expectations
Do you find yourself often disappointed when things don’t go your way? Do you find yourself constantly disappointed by friends or family? Are you continue reading
Center for Growth: Couples Counseling / Marriage Therapy in Philadelphia
Examples of Blame-Free Communication
It is common for individuals in Philadelphia to avoid discussing conflict, especially when it involves expressing emotions and discussing a continue reading
The use of affirmations can be a powerful tool in generating positive change in your life. The definition of an affirmation is to declare that something is true. Really all of our thoughts and words continue reading
Identifying Your Boundaries: Boundaries are “guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify for him- or herself that are reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave around him or her continue reading
One of the most challenging, emotional, and stressful tasks within relationships is setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries. However, most people don’t realize this until their boundaries have been crossed and a friendship or romantic relationship continue reading
