Ep. 246 Feeling out of control: learned helplessness or hyperindependence?

Do you sometimes feel that - despite your best efforts - you have no control over what happens in your life? Or perhaps that the only person you can fully rely upon is yourself? Counselling psychologist Ronel Carver explains how loss of control may be expressed as learned helplessness or hyperindependence. She considers the causes of these survival reactions and their effects, e.g. apathy, procrastination and low mood, or burnout, avoiding vulnerability and chronic anxiety. Ronel describes BrainWorking Recursive Therapy as a cost-effective, brain-based technique that can provide relief - and hope. www.westpsych.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com