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Change My Relationship offers practical solutions based on biblical truths for all difficult relationships from Karla Downing, Marriage & Family Therapist.
Change My Relationship offers practical solutions based on biblical truths for all difficult relationships from Karla Downing, Marriage & Family Therapist.
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Friday May 31, 2024
What Detachment Is and Is Not
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
If you've got difficult, dysfunctional, and toxic people in your life, you need to know what detachment is and is not. Detaching in love will set you free so you are not affected by everything they do and don't do. Learn what it is and isn't by watching this life-changing video. #detachment #detachinlove #toxicrelationships #christianboundaries
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Owning the Problem to Minimize Defensiveness
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
People get defensive when you confront them because they perceive it as an attack. It is helpful to communicate in ways that increase the chance they hear what you say. Owning the problem can minimize defensiveness. Watch this video to learn how to do that and why it works. #dysfunctionalrelationship #selfcare #dysfunctionalrelationship #defensiveness
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Watch this video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/taDajkYyDSI

Friday May 24, 2024
Do the Next Indicated Thing
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Life can be overwhelming at times and it is even more overwhelming when you are dealing with dysfunctional family members. It is helpful to have a plan for when it is. One of the most helpful things to do is to handle one thing at a time by doing the next indicated thing. Watch this video to find out how to do that the next time you are dealing with more than you handle emotionally, relationally, physically, mentally, and financially. #selfcare #movingforward #copingskills
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Watch this video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0jFUu7wEA9A

Tuesday May 21, 2024
Why Does the Narcissist Call You a Narcissist?
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
If you are in a relationship with a person who is a narcissist, you have probably been accused by that person of being a narcissist yourself. This is likely confusing to you because you aren't anything like the narcissist and don't understand how that person can be that deep in denial that they blame and project their own traits onto you. Watch this video to answer the question: Why does the narcissist call you a narcissist? #narcissism #narcissiticabuse
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Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7B_qI9-zr68

Friday May 17, 2024
How to Detach and Stay Engaged in the Relationship
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Do you know how to detach and stay engaged in the relationship? Most people don't. Detachment means disinterest, indifference, abandonment, numbness, or denial to them, but that isn't the only way. It is possible to stay involved while living your own life. Watch this video to learn how.
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Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1eOXYqm4Z2s

Monday May 13, 2024
Four Misbeliefs That Fuel False Guilt in Codependency
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
This video identifies and corrects four misbeliefs that fuel false guilt in codependency. Codependents have many characteristics: one is that they feel overly responsible for other people, accept blame for others' choices, and have trouble saying no. Watch this video to identify the four misbeliefs driving false guilt. #christianboundaries #boundaries #boundariesinrelationships #falseguilt #christianrelationships
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Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fZaOd0kWGuo

Friday May 10, 2024
Can a Suicide Threat Be Manipulative?
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Can a suicide threat be manipulative? Suicide threats are serious and need to be taken seriously. However, when you are dealing with a difficult person who uses the threat of suicide to manipulate you, you must recognize it. Watch this video to learn how to differentiate between a real threat and a manipulative one. #christianrelationships #dysfunctionalrelationship
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Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVHVihNMMos?si=8Rl3znjWgXzLyAzz

Tuesday May 07, 2024
Searching for Magic Words to Change People
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Have you found yourself searching for magic words to change people because they are doing things that hurt you, themselves, or others? If you struggle with codependency, you likely feel a compulsive need to try to figure out the right words to get them to understand your concerns. If you've ever searched in desperation to figure out the right words, watch this video.
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Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/83K9UiTC1RE

Sunday May 05, 2024
I Have Two Homeless Sons
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Face Your Fears Before You Set a Boundary
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Face your fears before you set a boundary. Because setting limits is a risk, it isn't easy, especially in difficult relationships where you will get pushback. When you do, you have to stand firm; if you haven't faced your fears first, you will have trouble doing that. You can have strong boundaries once you have faced your fears.
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