The workaholic is all about avoidance. These individuals struggle to process their inner feelings and emotions. They simply swerve them by keeping constantly busy, always doing things, always “on the go”.
The workaholic struggles to get close to people to connect in a healthy, conventional way. This can be in part due to a family life where close connection was absent or life was turbulent and to cope the individual kept busy to stave off the reality of things.
A workaholic has to learn to slow down and appreciate life at a healthy pace. We run many process groups where a person can in a safe environment confront their inner emotions, fears and trauma.
It’s important to create and maintain healthy boundaries for ourselves. Our work life must be a healthy balance with our life at home. Everyone needs self-care and this is so important for a person function properly. The chance to unwind and detach from the stresses of the modern working life.