Tag: codependency

• I No Longer Consent to My Own Harm

  

  I No Longer Consent to My Own Harm

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  January 23, 2026

  Attachment, Codependency, Connection, CPTSD, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, trauma

  codependency, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection

• Afraid to Set Boundaries? Why People-Pleasing Is Costing You More Than You Think

  

  Afraid to set boundaries? Discover how people-pleasing and self-silencing are trauma responses—and how healing through IFS therapy can help you reclaim your voice, set healthy limits, and live more authentically.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  April 18, 2025

  Anxiety, Change, Codependency, Connection, IFS, partners, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Shame, trauma

  codependency, fawning, healing, IFS, mental health, people-pleasing, recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection, trauma

• The Surprising Response to My Post on Codependency in Religion & How to Heal

  

  My recent blog post on how codependency can show up in religion struck a chord with many, offering insight for both religious and non-religious readers. Whether you’re looking to build a healthier relationship with faith or reconnect with your inner compass after leaving religion, this article is for you. Discover the life-changing benefits of finding…

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  September 22, 2024

  IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma

  blog, codependency, healing, IFS, religion, religious codependency, Religious trauma, trauma

• What Do You Want to Read? Should We Dig Deeper or Break New Ground?

  

  Discover meaningful topics that matter most to you. Explore personal growth, childhood trauma, codependency, IFS, ADHD, religious trauma, and more in this reflective blog post. Share your thoughts and help shape the conversation.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  September 12, 2024

  Addiction, Connection, IFS, Inspiration, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, Shame, trauma, writing

  ADHD, BreakNewGround, ChildhoodTrauma, codependency, CompulsiveBehavior, ConnectionAndHealing, DigDeeper, EmotionalHealing, FindingPurpose, HealingJourney, IFS, InnerWork, MentalHealth, Neurodivergence, PersonalGrowth, ReligiousTrauma, SelfCompassion, SelfDiscovery, SexualShame, TraumaRecovery

• Addicted to Approval: Moving from Codependency to Self-Connection

  

  Discover how focusing on external validation can fuel codependency and learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you break free by cultivating self-connection and internal validation. Explore practical insights to shift away from people-pleasing and reclaim your worth.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  September 9, 2024

  Addiction, IFS, Recovery, Religious trauma, trauma

  addiction, approval, codependency, external validation, IFS, recovery, Religious trauma, trauma, validation