Dr. McGeehan often recommends visualization to clients in codependent relationships. "I encourage clients to imagine themselves as a five-year-old," she shares. "Every time you rely on someone ...

These types of relationships may be codependent. "Codependence is when there is not sufficient space between two beings for them to feel confident and secure existing on their own," says Dr.

Codependency is often misunderstood as being overly dependent on someone, which is not accurate,” says Dr. Amelia Kelley, PhD, a trauma-informed therapist, podcaster, researcher and author. “The ...

Dr. Kelley shares some tips that may help you be less codependent. “Boundaries” can be a scary word. You may think setting them will hurt your relationships or mean your relationship isn’t ...

"The focus is on an individual being able to determine the kind of life and relationships that works for them." Dr Cheers says consent and communication are at the heart of defining the new types ...