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Tag Archives: control vs. influence

How to Stop Trying to Change, Fix, or Rescue Others

You Can’t Solve Other People’s Problems: How to Stop Trying to Change Others

Posted on April 25, 2018May 18, 2021 by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW

Are you a helper, fixer, or rescuer? It’s hard to watch a friend or family member struggling with a problem or making “bad” decisions. You naturally want to help. You want to make your friends’ and family members’ lives easier and more joyful. You want to fix their problems and relieve their suffering. Trying to keep a loved one out […]

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