The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams: The Rescuer Trap - Dr. Scott Waltman

Do you tend to fall into the role of "rescuer" in your relationships? Or are you the one who tends to need the rescuing? Risa Williams talks to Dr. Scott Waltman about the ideas of "rescuing" and "people pleasing" and how we can get stuck playing roles that we might want to change in relationships.They discuss:-How people can fall into the roles of "rescuer", "persecutor" and "victim" in relationships and the conflicts that can stem from this triangle-When "people pleasing" crosses a line into playing the role of "chronic rescuing"-How to meet people where they're at and start to teach them the skills they need to grow -Understanding your own circle of control and when you're overextending yourself-Embracing awareness, balance, and a growth mindset to help create positive changes in your life***DOUBLE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment on our double book giveaway post @risawilliamstherapy to win a copy of Dr. Scott Waltman's book: The Stoicism Workbook and Risa's new book: The Tiny Wins Journal. Winner will be announced on the 2/19 episode of The Motivation Mindset***Host: Risa Williams, @risawilliamstherapy, risawilliams.comGuest: Dr. Scott Waltman, @socraticmethodcbt.com, www.newharbinger.com/author/scott-waltmanSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.