In my work as a relationship trauma therapist, clients often pause when I first mention the idea of self-abandonment.
The concept sounds paradoxical; how could I abandon myself?
Yet understanding and recognizing this paradox is only the beginning. It also sets you on a path of healing and trust.
What follows is an explanation of how we can learn to spot the subtle ways we abandon ourselves, understand the impact it has on our relationships, and discover practical steps to rebuild the self-trust that makes healing possible.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
The concept sounds paradoxical; how could I abandon myself?
Yet understanding and recognizing this paradox is only the beginning. It also sets you on a path of healing and trust.
What follows is an explanation of how we can learn to spot the subtle ways we abandon ourselves, understand the impact it has on our relationships, and discover practical steps to rebuild the self-trust that makes healing possible.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
Self-Abandonment: What It Is & How to Heal
