PART 2: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before, With Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julie Smith
Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
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The Pitfalls of Becoming a Rescuer
In this chapter, they discuss the trap of becoming someone's rescuer when they are in pain or distress. They explain that while it is natural to want to help, taking on the role of a rescuer can often disempower the person and hinder their recovery. Instead, they suggest being supportive in ways that encourage the person to take steps towards recovery, such as providing accountability or offering to accompany them to therapy.
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