Just because we feel guilty, that doesn’t mean we are. Codependents have underlying internalized shame, which fosters a guilty conscience. They’re especially hard on themselves and may suffer from frequent bouts of unrelenting, "false guilt." They’re always saying “I’m sorry” and rather take the blame to avoid conflict and keep the peace, They feel responsible and guilty for the feelings and thoughts of others and things beyond their control. 

Learn to recognize whether our guilt is true or false. 
"Freedom from Guilt and Blame – Finding Self-Forgiveness" is an e-workbook designed to free you from guilt’s grip. It provides a step-by-step process to overcome guilt and find self-compassion by means of three different methods: cognitive, self-compassion, and spiritual, using practical techniques and exercises. You’ll be able to sort out guilt from other emotions and discover whether your guilt is healthy or unhealthy. You’ll uncover the impact and connection between your values, perfectionism, codependency, and guilt, and take action to feel better

Overcoming Codependent Guilt

Interview about causes and symptoms of codependency and codependent relationships, and how to recover. We discuss the depression and emptiness that underlies codependency.


Symptoms of Codependency - Coping with Emptiness

Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on relationships and codependency. She’s the author "Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You," "Codependency for Dummies," and seven ebooks, including: "10 Steps to Self-Esteem," "How To Speak Your Mind - Become Assertive and Set Limits," "Dealing with a Narcissist: 8 Steps to Raise Self-Esteem and Set Boundaries with Difficult People," and "Freedom from Guilt and Blame - Finding Self-Forgiveness,"  available on her website, www.whatiscodependency.com and Amazon. Ms. Lancer has counseled individuals and couples for 28 years and coaches internationally. She’s a sought after speaker in media and at professional conferences. Her articles appear in professional journals and Internet mental health websites, including on her own, www.whatiscodependency.com, where you can get a free copy of “14 Tips for Letting Go.” Listen to more seminars and interviews at https://clyp.it/u/darlenelancer. Find her on www.youtube.com, Twitter @darlenelancer, and Facebook.

Darlene Lancer, LMFT

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