SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Differentiation – How to Stop Absorbing Everyone Else’s Crazy
Description
Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in a relationship? Maybe your mood depends on your partner’s mood, or you avoid conflict to keep the peace. That’s a differentiation problem—and it’s one of the biggest reasons people struggle with boundaries, emotional independence, and self-worth in relationships.
In this episode of Shrink Shots, we’re breaking down:
✅ What differentiation actually means (and why it’s crucial for healthy relationships)
✅ Signs you might have low differentiation (people-pleasing, absorbing emotions, avoiding conflict)
✅ How to stop losing yourself in relationships (without pushing people away)
✅ Simple strategies to strengthen your sense of self
If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, over-functioning in relationships, or feeling like your identity shifts based on who you’re with, this episode is for you.
🎧 Hit play now and learn how to build healthier, stronger relationships—without sacrificing YOU in the process.
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