*Trigger Warning* This episode mentions complex psychological disorders, sexual abuse, sexual trauma, and other adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Shannae Anderson. Dr. Shannae is a licensed clinical psychologist and is currently the Clinical Director at Monarch Recovery Intensive Outpatient Program in Ventura, California, and Director of Psychology and Co-Director of Ethics and Advocacy at the American Association of Christian Counselors. Paige and Dr. Shannae discuss the markers that can point to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), how attachment disorders in infancy and childhood can indicate a future diagnosis, and, ultimately, how God has designed our brain to rewire itself and heal with professional guidance and healthy relationships.

Paige’s Takeaways

• We can still heal from a poor attachment from childhood
  • This does require other people: professionally trained counselors or wise individuals who have navigated this on their own successfully. Let others speak into you to help you grow and heal.
• It’s okay to make mistakes - but repair is necessary
  • As parents, mistakes will happen! The important thing is how we resolve the mistake with our kids.
  • Go to them. Apologize (be specific), assure them that you will work to make sure it doesn’t happen again, and ask for forgiveness.
• Communicate clearly: Let your yes be yes, and your no be no
  • When navigating relationships with someone difficult/toxic, etc., mean what you say! Whatever boundaries you make with this individual, stand firm. The more consistent you are with keeping your word, the better for your relationship.
  • Doing this also models to your children how to stick to their word and stand their ground as they navigate their own relationships and convictions.

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Additional Resources Mentioned

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Understanding the Borderline Mother

Stop Walking on Eggshells

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