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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
Mental Health Support Kylie Walls, Psychologist Mental Health Support Kylie Walls, Psychologist

The Importance of Exploring Our Past: Lessons from an Old House

Unresolved trauma is like cracks in the foundation—hidden but damaging over time. This article explores how past experiences, family dynamics, and institutional harm (including spiritual abuse and religious trauma) shape mental health today. Learn why therapy often revisits the past to repair these foundations and build resilience. Refuge Psychology, with Christian psychologist Kylie Walls, offers compassionate support for healing from abuse, trauma, and faith-related challenges.

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