Rescuer Identity
Possible Buried Feelings
Controlworth through usefulnessfear of abandonmentavoidance of selfguilt
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “I'm needed, so I'm safe.”
- “Their problems are mine.”
- “Helping is how I matter.”
Healing Notes
Emotion Link offers these as possible associations to explore, not causes or diagnoses. Possible purpose or secondary gain: rescuing may create worth and control while keeping your own pain unexamined.
Next Step — The Ultimate Exercise
Meet the feeling, don't just name it. The Emotion Link Reference Guide walks you through the somatic practice.
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