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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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The sense of being left behind or discarded, also known as the wound of abandonment, is a profound emotional trauma that can significantly affect a person's life. Rooted in experiences of loss, neglect, or rejection, this wound can shape one's relationships and self-perception. This article will explore the concept of the abandonment wound, its impact on mental health, and strategies to heal.
The wound of abandonment is deep-seated emotional distress stemming from experiences where a person felt left behind, discarded, or rejected. These experiences might range from parental neglect in childhood, the loss of a loved one, to emotional or physical abandonment in relationships. Such incidents can leave an individual feeling undeserving of love, fostering a fear of forming close relationships.
Triggers for the abandonment wound can be manifold. They may include perceived rejection, criticism, or the end of a relationship. Even seemingly insignificant events, like a friend cancelling plans or a partner being preoccupied, can trigger feelings of abandonment in those carrying this wound.
The wound of abandonment can have profound effects on mental health. It can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Moreover, it can also lead to attachment issues, manifesting as either an intense fear of rejection, leading to clinginess, or a fear of commitment, resulting in avoiding close relationships.
Carrying the wound of abandonment can significantly impact relationships. Individuals may find it difficult to trust others and form secure attachments. They might also constantly seek validation, react strongly to perceived slights, or push people away out of fear of being abandoned again.
Professional help, such as therapy, can be instrumental in healing the abandonment wound. Therapists can guide individuals through their past traumas, help them understand and process their emotions, and provide them with tools to build healthier relationships.
Practicing self-care and self-compassion is an essential step in healing. Recognizing and validating one's feelings, practicing self-love, and nurturing one's well-being can help build self-esteem and reduce feelings of abandonment.
The wound of abandonment is a profound emotional trauma that can significantly impact a person's mental health and relationships. However, with understanding, professional help, and self-care, it is possible to heal this wound and foster healthier relationships. A journey of healing from the wound of abandonment is essentially a journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and emotional growth.
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 groups today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
We also offer skills groups, such as 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 infuse cognitive behavioral & EMDR techniques in our group therapy sessions for PTSD & Trauma. Get effective and affordable treatment for trauma.
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