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“Wedges”: The Barriers Keeping You in a Toxic Relationship

alana barlia September 15, 2024

“wedges” , those subtle yet powerful barriers that keep the door from fully closing on the relationship. This blog post dives into what wedges are, and how they may be creating barriers to you leaving that toxic relationship.

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Tags toxic relationships, leaving a toxic relationship, barriers, boundaries, narcissistic, narcissistic relationships

Why is it SO Difficult to Leave a Narcissistic Relationship?

alana barlia September 15, 2024

Ever wonder why it feels so hard to break out of the relationship that you're in, despite wanting so desperately to leave? This blog post discusses the familiarity principle, a very real psychological principle that makes leaving a narcissistic relationship feel nearly impossible.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic partner, narcissistic relationships, breaking free, toxic relationships

Do Toxic Relationships Cause Trauma?

alana barlia January 16, 2024

This blog aims to delve into the profound and effects of toxic relationships, with a focus on the development of trauma and its consequences to your life.

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Tags trauma, emotional abuse, emotional trauma, relationships, couples counseling, healthy relationships, toxic relationships

The Crucial Role of Boundaries: Why Establishing and Maintaining Them is Vital for Well-being

alana barlia January 7, 2024

This blog post delves into the very real necessity of setting boundaries in our interpersonal relationships - and uses a real life example to show the deep impact on our relationships if we do not set boundaries.

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Tags boundaries, boundaries in relationships, toxic relationships, healthy relationships, unhealthy relationships, people pleasing, codependency

What Are Early Signs of a Toxic Relationship? And How to Spot Them

alana barlia January 5, 2024

This blog post dives in to early warning signs of Toxic Relationships. Spotting the signs early and creating the necessary boundaries in your relationships can support your mental-wellbeing and save you from long term mental anguish.

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Tags red flags, toxic relationships, early warning signs, unhealthy relationships, manipulation and control, codependent relationships
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Exploring Love Addiction in Toxic Relationships

alana barlia November 26, 2023

Your brain is in an addictive cycle of reward & punishment that is so difficult to release. And that is because of something called Intermitten Reinforcement. Read on to learn more about how our brain chemistry plays a role in our crucial relationship choices.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, codependent relationships, codependency, mental health, healing relationships, toxic relationships, dopamine, serotonin, couples therapy, therapist, new york therapu
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Unraveling the Science Behind Our Attraction to Toxic Relationships

alana barlia November 26, 2023

Human relationships are complex webs of emotions, chemistry, and psychology. This blog post speaks to you if you find yourself drawn to toxic relationships - a cycle that is very hard to break.

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Tags toxic relationships, abusive relationships, science of relationships, relationships, codependent relationships, codependency, narcissistic abuse, couples therapy, therapy, new york therapist, new york therapy

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