Ask the Experts | terri cole | IG Live Q&A
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free and the upcoming book TOO MUCH - A guide to breaking the cycle of High Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change.
She inspires millions of people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
Questions Answered:
My partner has a codependent relationship with his ex and does not see it. Can you offer any advice?
Can you please define high-functioning codependency?
I identify as a High-Functioning Codependent. How can I learn to trust myself before beginning to date again?
How can I recognize when I’m over-giving in a relationship?
When recovering from HFC, how do you explain the drastic change in behaviour when your loved ones are used to you “jumping in”?
How can I manage the anxiety that comes with setting boundaries and standing up for my own needs?
My kids are teens now. I’ve been a SAHM since their births. My husband accuses me of “not wanting to be a mom anymore” when I say I’m ready to find a career. What do I do?
What steps can I take to stop prioritizing the needs of others at the expense of my own well-being?
How can I respond when someone expects more from me than I’m willing or able to give?
How can I shift my mindset from being a caretaker to being an equal partner in my relationships?