Family Anxiety Triggers. How to Stop Being Triggered By Parents or Family

episode summary

Discover the cause of family anxiety triggers and how to stop being emotionally triggered by parents or other family members.

Why do we get especially emotionally reactive and triggered by parents or family members?

We may be mature, balanced, and in our wu wei flow in our other personal relationships or aspects of our life, but when it comes to parents or family, often they can touch our emotional pain points. When this happens we revert back to our irritated, angry, insecure or anxious ‘younger self’.

So, what’s going on here? How is our inner child involved? And how can we restore inner-calm and find peace with our family situation and those we love?

In this teaching, we answer your questions.

Episode highlights

  • How emotional codependency plays out in family dynamics.
  • How your inner child’s expectations and beliefs impact your relationship with your parents.
  • How to spot a family member’s emotional ‘game playing’ so you can disengage.
  • How to establish healthy boundaries with family members.

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Disclaimer: This show episode and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.