Allies in Recovery
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What Is Enmeshment?
What Is Enmeshment?
What Is Enmeshment?
Friday 27th October 2023
Discover how to untangle enmeshment and set healthy boundaries while prioritising self-care in 'Coming Up for Air'.
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Episode Overview
- Enmeshment blurs boundaries and intensifies emotional involvement
- Challenges faced by family members and partners in maintaining a healthy, balanced connection
- The importance of self-care, emotional regulation, and communication in untangling enmeshment
- Practical advice for gradually stepping back from enmeshment while staying engaged and connected
- Emphasizing the need for setting reasonable boundaries and respecting the other person's journey
So your job is to step back into your own underwear and let the person step into theirs. And we do that by checking in with ourselves, by calming our systems down, by taking pauses, by allowing the other person the dignity of their own process, by trying to focus more on yourself and less on the other person, and then really getting the skills and the tools to have a healthy relationship with this person so that you're listening and you're making requests, but that are reasonable and you're not nagging them about the requests.
Ever felt like you're losing yourself in someone else's emotions? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine unpack the tangled web of enmeshment. They dive into how this blurring of boundaries can make it hard to distinguish your feelings from those of a loved one, leading to intense emotional entanglement. The conversation sheds light on the struggles families and partners face in maintaining healthy, balanced connections when enmeshment is at play.
But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. The hosts bring practical advice to the table, emphasising the importance of self-care, emotional regulation, and effective communication. They offer strategies for setting reasonable boundaries while still respecting the other person's journey. Whether you're trying to step back from enmeshment or just curious about maintaining healthier relationships, this episode has something valuable for you.
It's all about finding that sweet spot where you can stay connected without losing yourself in the process.