When watching a game on TV, have you noticed how some viewers shout at the players? “Make the pass, you MORON.” “You’ve got to hit the home run this time.| PsychMechanics
Everywhere you look, people seem to be having trouble with their relationships. What’s going on?Why are relationships so full of problems and| PsychMechanics
Seeking validation from others means seeking their approval for your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, choices, values, and actions. The desire to seek| PsychMechanics
A toxic family is defined as one where there’s a consistent pattern of family members exhibiting harmful behaviors toward other members. While conflict is| PsychMechanics
Countless books have been written on how to find your purpose. It’s among the most asked questions in self-help, therapy, and counseling areas. In this| PsychMechanics
“Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, ‘What else could this mean?’” - Shannon Alder The| PsychMechanics
It’s natural for grandparents to want to care for their grandchildren- their genetic relatives. The more they invest in their grandchildren, the more their| PsychMechanics
Before we can discuss how to validate someone, it’s important to realize that humans seek validation in several areas.| PsychMechanics
The first step to healing abandonment issues is to recognize you have them. Begin by looking back at your relationships. How have they been? Are there| PsychMechanics
In healthy romantic relationships, there’s a balance of closeness and distance. Each partner retains their own identity while also identifying with the| PsychMechanics
Truth is, there are some misconceptions about self-esteem out there. Low self-esteem, in particular, is poorly understood.| PsychMechanics
Our interactions with primary caregivers form our attachment styles in early childhood. Our attachment style, or how we attach ourselves to our parents, also| PsychMechanics
The terms 'enmeshment' and 'codependency' are often used together and sometimes interchangeably. That’s because the two concepts are closely related.| PsychMechanics