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7 Signs of an Avoidant Partner and How to Manage Does your partner shut down during conflict? Perhaps they feel attacked by your big emotions or seem reluctant to engage in deep conversations about feelings? If these scenarios resonate with you, you may be in a relationship with an avoidant partner and or an avoidant […]
How to Manage Neurodivergence (And Protect Yourself From Accumulating Trauma) Research suggests that both autistic people and those with ADHD can experience differences in how the brain processes emotion and threat. The amygdala, which helps detect danger may be more reactive, while the prefrontal cortex (responsible for regulation, impulse control, and decision-making) may be less […]
IFS for PDA Demand: Understanding Resistance, Autonomy, and Inner Safety Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile often associated with autism and ADHD, characterised by an extreme sensitivity to demands and a strong need for autonomy. While the term “demand avoidance” can sound behavioural on the surface, those who experience it know it runs much […]
12 Self-Soothing Techniques for Adults With Emotional Dysregulation Childhood trauma, such as growing up with narcissistic mothers or emotionally unavailable caregivers, can have a profound impact on our emotional well-being. When we grow up without love, affection, attention and security, this can lead to the development of an anxious attachment style and emotional dysregulation, making […]
Internal Family Systems Theory For Understanding Your Inner World (Over-Functioning case study) We all experience inner conflict. One part of us wants to rest, another pushes us to keep going. One part feels anxious about the future, while another insists everything will be fine. At times it can feel like different voices inside us are […]