The idea of being selfless and codependent in relationships influenced Jessica Baum LMHC to create the term Self-Full®.
Many individuals who are selfless are told by their therapist to become more selfish. Jessica found that using the word selfish with her codependent patients led them to have negative feelings. This is when Jessica created the term Self-full® to describe how to have a healthy relationship where you step out of old patterns and get your needs met. Being Self-full® is a process of learning where your core wounds are and how you are reenacting them in your relationships. Learning to gain awareness and changing your beliefs allows you to have the freedom to express yourself in healthy ways, leading to balanced relationships.