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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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In the complex world of relationships and human interaction, one term that frequently surfaces is 'clingy'. Often used in a negative context, it is important to understand what being clingy truly entails, the psychology behind it, and how it can affect relationships.
At its most basic, 'clingy' describes a person who shows a high level of dependency or attachment to another. This dependency can manifest in several ways - a constant desire for attention, an inability to be alone, or an overwhelming need for reassurance. A clingy person often demands significant time and energy, which can cause discomfort or distress to the other party.
Clinginess is usually an outward expression of internal insecurities or fears. It can be triggered by a fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, or past traumatic experiences. Clinginess can also be a sign of an anxious attachment style, formed in early childhood, where the person fears that their needs won't be met unless they explicitly demand attention and reassurance.
Being excessively clingy can strain relationships. It often leads to feelings of suffocation and loss of freedom for the other person involved. The constant need for attention and reassurance can drain the person on the receiving end, leading to resentment or frustration.
Additionally, when someone is clingy, they often disregard personal boundaries, which is critical in maintaining healthy relationships. Not respecting these boundaries can create a cycle of dependence that is challenging to break.
Clinginess, like any other behavior, can be managed and modified. It begins with self-awareness, understanding the underlying insecurities or fears causing the behavior. Professional help such as psychotherapy can be invaluable in this process, enabling individuals to explore their anxieties and develop healthier attachment styles.
Self-care routines and finding fulfillment in personal accomplishments can also contribute to reducing clinginess. Developing independent hobbies, enhancing self-esteem, and creating a strong support system outside of one's primary relationship can all be effective ways to manage clinginess.
While being clingy is often stigmatized, it's essential to remember that it often stems from deeper psychological insecurities or fears. Understanding and addressing the root cause of clinginess can help individuals form healthier attachments and engage in more fulfilling relationships. Recognizing the complexity of clinginess fosters empathy and promotes healthier ways of dealing with dependency in relationships.
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 sessions for relationship challenges to help participants learn to improve interpersonal effectiveness.
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