Resilient Truths Faith-based Human Services
Dr. Theresa M Bell
Enabling
Enabling
Enabling
Monday 7th November 2022
Learn from Dr. Theresa M Bell about the pitfalls of enabling and the importance of empowering others in this engaging episode of 'Resilient Truths'.
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Get the buttons here!The Fine Line Between Helping and Hindering: Insights from Dr. Theresa M Bell
We kill the butterfly when we take away the struggle of the centipede.
Ever thought your kindness might be doing more harm than good? In this episode of 'Resilient Truths', Dr. Theresa M Bell dives into the tricky territory of enabling versus empowering. She sheds light on how our well-meaning efforts to help can sometimes stifle personal growth and create dependency. Empaths, in particular, might find themselves in the role of 'fixers', inadvertently hindering others' journeys by taking on their struggles. Dr.
Bell uses the metaphor of a butterfly's struggle to illustrate how essential challenges are for growth. By stepping in too much, we might 'kill the butterfly' by removing the necessary hardships that lead to strength and independence. The episode also touches on the dangers of co-dependency and the benefits of diversifying income sources as a way to build resilience.
If you're looking to understand how to truly support others without crossing the line into enabling, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.