How patterns of rejection damage our relationships with Dr. Gary Lawrence

In this episode of Linda's Corner, Dr. Gary Lawrence explains how we unconsciously recreate rejection patterns in our relationships based on the rejection we experienced in our childhood.  Dr. G is the founder and director of the New Life Dynamics Christian Counseling Center, the host of the radio show "Life mastery Counseling with Dr. G," and the author of the bestselling book "Rejection Junkies."  You can learn more about Dr. G at his website https://rejectionjunkies.com.  

Some of the highlights Dr. G shares:

Why we need to address the root of the problem rather than just cope with symptomsWhy opposites attractAfter opposites attract, they tend to attack and then retractHow we unconsciously create situations of rejectionBy age 8, 80% of our emotional patterns are createdUnderstanding rejection patterns - "I'll reject you before you can reject me" The difference between escapers and survivorsPeople who are escapers lose their voice and their choice (can't express opinions or desires)When we stop focusing on each other's weaknesses, we can build from each other's strengths How to heal from our childhood bitterness, resentment, betrayal, avoidance, abandonment, etc.We have to love ourselves in order to love othersHow to break generational patterns of rejection The keys to healing are to identify, isolate, and eliminate the root issuesHow to gain the skills to become your own counsellorWhere to get access to a free "Are you a rejection junkie?" quizAnd more

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