One aspect of our psychological growth is the movement from dependence to independence to interdependence. In this second of a three-part series, we look at what independence is, how we develop it and how it prepares us for interdependence.

One aspect of our psychological growth is the movement from dependence to independence to interdependence. In this first of a three-part series, we look at our dependence and how we have trouble accepting it — as well as the importance of acknowledging our dependence.

We want to make changes for the better. We expect those who care for us to support us in making those changes. But sometimes they don’t. Why is this?