by Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. | Dec 8, 2022 | Personal Development
A client recently called for an emergency session. Here’s the gist of it. My mom is killing me. I swear I am not going to make it to Christmas this year. She asked me to come home for the weekend to help her with getting the house ready for Christmas and when I...
by Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | Personal Development
Ever wonder why you find yourself at the mercy of your impulses during the holidays? Why you find it so easy to say “yes,” to buying things you don’t have money for or eating and drinking beyond what you know would be better for you in the long run? It’s the fault...
by Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. | Nov 24, 2022 | Personal Development
Do you tend to give in to your partner’s needs and wishes without giving it a second thought? Are you frustrated with all the work you are doing so your partner or children will recognize what a loving, caring person you are and give back to you what you are giving to...
by Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. | Nov 17, 2022 | Personal Development
There are many different types of codependent behaviors and behavioral strategies. Gaslighting, bullying, caretaking and manipulating others are all ways of gaining and maintaining power in relationships. So, it’s not just narcissists who are manipulative. It’s a...
by Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. | Nov 17, 2022 | Personal Development
“Would you consider yourself codependent?” When asked that question, some people will say yes, and others will say, no, but I think my partner is. If you think you are codependent, you are not alone. The prevalence of codependency is hard to state with certainty,...
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