Edmonton Counsellor & Life Coach – Wendy Rhyason, MA Counselling Psychology
How did I end up in another bad relationship? Why do I keep choosing the wrong partner or friend? Have you asked yourself these questions? Do certain patterns keep popping up in your relationships? Without realizing it, most of us follow distinct patterns that are often learned in childhood and we will continue to repeat them unless they are identified and changes are made.
As a child, my mother had an undiagnosed personality disorder and her mental illness created an unsafe, volatile and chaotic home. This left me and my sister with deep emotional scars. Children in abusive dysfunctional homes believe their experience is normal and they learn to imitate the behaviours witnessed. When I became an adult I realized that my upbringing was not normal or healthy and I had been influenced by what I experienced. Determined to break free of destructive patterns, I worked with a therapist over several years to recognize unhealthy relationships and change my behaviour.
Although making changes wasn’t easy, I have benefited both personally and professionally. As a counsellor, I can teach clients what I learned about identifying unhealthy behaviour and ending destructive patterns. In my personal life, I have healthy, nurturing relationships and boundaries that eliminate the drama and chaos associated with unhealthy behaviour.
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Edmonton Counsellor & Life Coach Wendy Rhyason, MA Counselling Psychology