Self-Love Recovery Institute/Ross Rosenberg's Blog
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THE “OF COURSE METHOD"—A Crucial Defensive Technique that Neutralizes Narcissistic Abuse
Setting boundaries is an important part of all relationships. It becomes even more important—and potentially life-saving—when you are interacting ... -
A POEM: CODEPENDENT LOVE
Men and women always have been drawn into romantic relationships instinctively, not so much by what they see, feel or think, but more by an invisible and irresistible relationship force. Ross Rosenberg, a seasoned psychotherapist, professional trainer, and recovering codependent, calls this compelling and seductive “love force” the Human Magnet Syndrome. “Chemistry,” or the intuitive knowingness of perfect compatibility, is synonymous with the Human Magnet Syndrome. This is the attraction force that brings compatibly opposite, but exquisitely matched, lovers together: codependents and narcissists. -
ROSENBERG'S SELF-LOVE DEFICIT DISORDER/SLDD. "CODEPENDENCY" NO MORE.
“Codependency” is an outdated term that connotes weakness and emotional fragility, both of which are far from the truth. The replacement term, “Self-Love Deficit Disorder” or SLDD, takes the stigma and misunderstanding out of codependency and focuses on the core shame that perpetuates it. However, inherent in the term itself is recognizing the core problem of codependency and its solution. -
"EMPATHS" ARE THE SAME AS "CODEPENDENTS"
I have to be honest, I do not like when the term “empath” is used interchangeably with “codependent.” “Empath,” which has its origins in the spiritual and metaphysical world, was never intended to be a replacement term for codependency. An empath is defined as a person with the paranormal ability to intuitively sense and understand the mental or emotional state of another individual... -
POEM: ON BECOMING A ROSE: THE JOURNEY TO SELF-LOVE
Breaking through to self-love
is the most difficult journey
for paralyzed and anxious
rose bud people,
whose roots are deeply
and inescapably implanted
in the inhospitable soil
of forgotten and discarded dreams. -
LET'S GET THE WORD OUT ACROSS THE POND!
Dear UK friend or Colleague, I hope you all are well and have survived the terrible year of COVID. As many of you know, I am tirelessly devoted an...