Toxic Relationships:
Recognize difficult dynamics and free yourself from them
First of all, any relationship can become toxic. Most often, toxic relationships happen with one’s partner, with parents, with children – in other words, with the people who are actually closest to us.
What is a toxic relationship anyway? It refers to relationships which feel poisoned and cause a lot of suffering. Relationships in which difficult patterns and dynamics appear again and again – unwanted and in various situations. As a result, self-worth has often decreased to a minimum as has trust in the relationship. Instead, feelings of increasing helplessness and a loss of control have built up.
I am happy to help you uncover and understand the complex and challenging dynamics and accompany you in discovering new possibilities and ways to finally feel free and in control of your life again.
What can I do for you as an expert in toxic relationships?
Typical statements from clients – sound familiar?
We are caught in a dynamic we can't get out of; I don't understand why conversations keep getting out of control; trust is gone; I feel belittled, controlled and manipulated; I haven't been me for a long time.
Discover with me good ways to
understand the dynamics; find yourself again; get out of the entanglements and free yourself.
Typical statements from clients – sound familiar?
I've tried a lot of things, but things keep escalating and my parents simply don't understand me; when I try I feel like I'm talking to a concrete wall.
Discover with me good ways to
finally express myself in a way my parents will understand; separate myself in a healthy way; comprehend what is going on in order to be able to act differently; free myself for a good future.
Ready for the first step? You can reach me here
Typical statements from clients – sound familiar?
I have done so much for my children and I have the feeling that none of this is seen or appreciated; instead I get constant reproaches, sometimes I am threatened with a relationship breakup; I suffer from a seemingly endless war.
Discover with me good ways to
understand what is behind all of these problems; make good steps towards a new communication; heal your family system; to regain your inner peace.
Ready for the first step? You can reach me here
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About me
As children we learn from the people around us. Therefore, our family of origin shapes us early on and more than we often realise. Without knowing it, we develop behavioural patterns which we perceive as “normal” later on. But at some point in our lives they can actually turn to stand in the way of our lives and quite often this shows in the way we act as parents. Some of us end up with the shocking realisation that although we never wanted to be like our parents we have actually become like them. Not surprisingly, these patterns also often stand in the way of our relationships as a couple.
Wanting to learn all about these challenges and family dynamics I started my training as a family counselor at familylab (Jesper Juul). My additional training as a mediator helped me understand that family systems consist of different members with individual needs and interests. Resolving conflicts resulting from difficult communication patterns is always a very rewarding task for me as a coach.
You can find more information about me and my training here.