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The Pull in Two Directions: Enmeshment, Obligation, and the Longing to Be Free
Schema Therapy, Couples Therapy, Relationship Support
The Pull in Two Directions: Enmeshment, Obligation, and the Longing to Be Free
Schema Therapy, Couples Therapy, Relationship Support

Do you find yourself cancelling plans for family, editing what you say around your parents, or feeling simultaneously guilty for staying and guilty for pulling away? This article explores the psychology of enmeshment, the two competing parts of self it produces, and what healing can look like.

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Schema Therapy, Couples Therapy, Relationship Support
Couples Therapy, Trauma & Abuse Recovery Kylie Walls, Psychologist Couples Therapy, Trauma & Abuse Recovery Kylie Walls, Psychologist

Understanding Control in Relationships: Insights from Our Latest Research

Why do some people use control in relationships? Research led by psychologist Kylie Walls (2024) links controlling behaviours to insecure attachment, emotion dysregulation, and shame. This article explores how anxious and avoidant attachment styles contribute to unhealthy dynamics and how therapies like EFT, DBT, and shame resilience work can foster emotional safety, healthier communication, and healing in couples. Includes Christian psychology support.

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