Overfunctioning is a common reaction to distress, writes Kathleen Smith, PhD. Some people call it controlling; therapists call it overfunctioning. She relates how it:
- keeps people from growing
- hurts relationships
- leads to self-neglect
An article from Smith was featured in a recent post < link >. Because of the number who read the post, we are sharing this article.
Source: Forge, May 7, 2020. Link.
A funny thing happens when you treat people like they’re not capable: Eventually, they start to act like it” – Kathleen Smith, PhD
Also see: We all need to get better at waiting, Forge, May 11, 2020. Link.
Patience is a habit many of us have gotten out of” – Allison Hirschlag