Why is my inner world so deeply impacted by my partner's words and actions? Why am I so deeply affected? In this episode we explore two very important concepts: Enmeshment vs. Self-Differentiation. When we are enmeshed, we are not able to draw healthy boundaries between ourselves and others. When we are self-differentiated, we are able to maintain sense of self and self-integrity, despite the issues that might be presented by our partners. I also share a few Imago Dialogue techniques for a couple to practice identifying how they show up to their relationships, namely as enmeshed or differentiated selves.
Why is my inner world so deeply impacted by my partner's words and actions? Why am I so deeply affected? In this episode we explore two very important concepts: Enmeshment vs. Self-Differentiation. When we are enmeshed, we are not able to draw healthy boundaries between ourselves and others. When we are self-differentiated, we are able to maintain sense of self and self-integrity, despite the issues that might be presented by our partners. I also share a few Imago Dialogue techniques for a couple to practice identifying how they show up to their relationships, namely as enmeshed or differentiated selves.