Sharon martin

Healing shame and self-criticism with self-compassion, mindfulness meditation. Codependency and shame stem from blame, secrets, and dysfunctional childhood family.

Codependency, perfectionism, self-esteem worksheets, affirmations, meditations. Created by Sharon Martin based on her mental health blog.

Sharon Martin, LCSW on Instagram: “#enmeshment #enmeshedfamily #boundaries #dysfunctionalfamily #codependency”

Do you set impossibly high standards? Feel like you need to be perfect? Are you self-critical and never feel good enough? Are you afraid of failing or embarrassing yourself? Learn more about perfectionism and how to overcome it.

Codependency involves traits such as people-pleasing, rescuing, poor boundaries, and being assertive. Codependency is a response to trauma.

Self-compassion or self-love can feel uncomfortable, but you can learn to love yourself with this simple approach to building self-esteem.

We repeat dysfunctional relationship patterns and unhealthy relationship dynamics learned in childhood. We repeat what we don't repair.

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. But our thinking sometimes gets distorted (cognitive distortions).

Unsolicited advice can be hurtful and negatively effect relationships. Learn how to spot and it and what to do instead.

Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW on Instagram: "Dysfunctional families aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are different roles and dynamics within a family that affect how individuals navigate their families circumstances. Which role/s to you most identify with? #dysfunctionalparents #dysfunctional #dysfunction #dysfunctionalfamily #enabler #addiction #hero #scapegoat #themascot #thelostchild #dysfunctionalfamilies"