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Mindfulness, Self Abandonment Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/1/26 Mindfulness, Self Abandonment Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/1/26

Mindfulness for Over-Givers & People Pleasers: Pause Before You Say Yes

Everyone tells you to "be mindful" - but what does that mean when you're managing everyone's moods and saying yes before you've even thought about it? For over-givers, mindfulness isn't about calm. It's the pause that catches the pattern.

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Relationships & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 6/11/26 Relationships & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 6/11/26

Empathy vs. Over-Responsibility: Why Caring About People Shouldn't Cost You Yourself

Empathy says: I see you, I'm here, I get it. Over-responsibility says: this is mine to fix. The difference is subtle - and for the people who've been the "thoughtful one" in their relationships for decades, it's the difference between sustainable care and chronic exhaustion.

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People-Pleasing & Codependency Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 3/6/26 People-Pleasing & Codependency Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 3/6/26

Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Else's Feelings (And How to Stop)

If you over-function, people-please, and carry everyone's emotions and don’t know why or how to stop - this is why. I explain what hyper-responsibility is, why you do it, and how to stop.

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People Pleasing, Anxiety & Emotional Health Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 2/23/26 People Pleasing, Anxiety & Emotional Health Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 2/23/26

The Subtle Signs You’re Emotionally Over-Giving (And Starting To Feel Burnt Out)

You don’t think of yourself as a people pleaser. But you’re tired. Emotionally drained. Quietly resentful. Here are the subtle signs you may be emotionally over-giving - and what to do about it.

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Relationships, Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 2/4/26 Relationships, Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 2/4/26

Signs of a One-Sided Relationship: When You’re Always the One Giving

Always feeling like you’re the one giving more in relationships? Learn the signs of a one-sided relationship, what is just over-giving vs true codependency, and steps to take to create healthier, more balanced connections.

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