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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Being controlling can strain relationships and limit personal growth. It often stems from deep-seated fears and insecurities, leading individuals to seek control as a coping mechanism. The path to overcoming controlling behavior begins with self-awareness, followed by active strategies to cultivate trust and autonomy. This article provides insights into understanding and changing controlling behavior.
Controlling behavior typically originates from a deep-seated fear of uncertainty, loss, or vulnerability. Some individuals may have experienced chaotic, unpredictable environments in their past, leading them to seek control as a means to ensure safety and predictability.
Understanding the source of this behavior is crucial for change. Reflection, journaling, or professional help from a therapist can aid in this self-exploration and provide a foundation for personal growth.
The first step in addressing controlling behavior is to recognize it. This can manifest as constantly needing to have the final say, overreacting when things don't go as planned, or manipulating others to conform to one's desires.
Self-reflection is crucial for this process. Acknowledging these tendencies without self-judgment opens the way for change. Honest feedback from trusted friends, family, or a professional therapist can also be instrumental in this process.
Once an individual has acknowledged their controlling behavior, they can take steps to change. This involves cultivating a sense of security, fostering trust in others, and practicing flexibility.
Developing healthier coping mechanisms for fear and anxiety can create a sense of inner security. This might involve therapy, mindfulness exercises, or self-care practices that reduce stress.
Building trust in others is another crucial step. This involves acknowledging that others have their capabilities and strengths, and giving them space to demonstrate these.
Finally, practicing flexibility can help reduce the need for control. This might involve deliberately placing oneself in new or unpredictable situations, and responding with openness rather than attempting to control the outcome.
Overcoming controlling behavior is a journey that requires self-awareness, understanding, and active change. By acknowledging the source of this behavior, recognizing its manifestations, and actively pursuing strategies for change, individuals can foster healthier relationships, personal growth, and a more relaxed approach to life's unpredictability.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
We offer online group therapy, & each group has a personalized program of guidance, support, skills, and advice developed by our therapists.
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