284: Codependent Relational Dynamics with Michelle Farris

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In this week's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Michelle Farris, LMFT about codependent relational dynamics. Michelle describes the dynamics of codependency within relationships, talks about how these patterns develop and how people who lose themselves within relationships can build a stronger sense of self.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Michelle Farris is a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist. She helps others build healthy relationships without sacrificing themselves while using her own recovery to provide hope for creating a happier life. She has written three e-books and has created several online courses to support private learning. Her articles have been featured in several online publications including Psych Central, Bustle, Your Tango, The Good Men Project and The Daily Positive. In her private practice Michelle found her sweet spot in teaching relationship skills that are easy to implement quickly. Her guilty pleasure is a Vente latte from Starbucks!</span></p> <p class="p5"><span class="s2">Learn more about Michelle at: <a href="https://www.counselingrecovery.com/"><span class= "s3">https://www.counselingrecovery.com/</span></a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">To be in the know about Laura's new podcast, Trauma Chat, which is launching in June 2021,  go to <a href="http://www.traumachatpod.com/"><span class= "s3">www.traumachatpod.com</span></a> and sign up for the email list! You'll receive a free gift for signing up!</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">New website coming soon: <a href= "http://www.traumatherapistnetwork.com/"><span class= "s3">www.traumatherapistnetwork.com</span></a> - a community for finding information, resources and help for trauma. Sign up for the email list to be notified when the website goes live and receive a free gift!</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1"><span class="s3"><span class= "s4">Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - <a href= "https://petebaile