Empathy in therapeutic roles stems from innate temperament and continues to develop. Therapists need to learn to regulate their empathy to avoid burnout. It is important to avoid giving away all of one's empathy and to carefully manage how much is given, as this skill can prevent feeling depleted in relationships.
How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand.
What We Discuss with Dr. Ken Adams:
- What enmeshment is, and how it entwines family members in an emotionally unhealthy way.
- How enmeshment dictates the course of future relationships.
- The connection between enmeshment and abuse.
- The underlying causes for enmeshment to take hold.
- How to spot enmeshment and begin the process of healing from its repercussions.
- And much more...
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