Skip to main content
    Back to Blog
    techniques
    Level 4

    Past Life Regression Therapy and Codependency: Break Free From the Chains of Time and Live Your Best Life Now

    BHI Editorial TeamNovember 23, 2021

    Past Life Regression Therapy and Codependency

    Codependency runs deep in unhealthy relationships and has strong, entangled roots. It runs so deep that often the source of codependency lies in a past life. If you’re curious about the connection between Past Life Regression Therapy and Codependency you can read all about it below.

    What is Codependency?

    Codependency has many definitions. The most common, agreed-upon definition in the mental health field is, “Codependency is a learned behavior that can be passed down from one generation to another. It is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. The disorder was first identified about ten years ago as the result of years of studying interpersonal relationships in families of alcoholics. Co-dependent behavior is learned by watching and imitating other family members who display this type of behavior.”

    Another definition of codependency that I like to teach is abandoning yourself in order to make the relationship work.

    Have you ever had to put yourself or your needs or your goals and dreams aside to make the relationship work? If so, you may be in a codependent relationship.

    Let’s look at some of the different codependent roles people enact in their relationships.

    The People Pleaser

    The People Pleaser is someone who avoids conflict at all costs and will agree with others’ opinions even if they really don’t agree. Often their private self and public self are polar opposites. People Pleasers tend to keep quiet to avoid arguments. There is a constant worry about others’ opinions of them. People Pleasers will often deny their own needs, wants, and opinions in order to make the relationship work.

    The Rescuer

    The rescuer personality is driven to help others. When someone has the need for help, the rescuer is there, just like a superhero, ready to save the day. … Rescuers are driven by a need to be needed. When they can help other people, they feel like they are helping themselves.

    The Enabler

    The term “enabler” generally describes someone whose behavior allows a loved one to continue self-destructive patterns of behavior. Enabling usually refers to patterns that appear in the context of drug or alcohol misuse and addiction. Often the enabler will help the addicted person by lying about, ignoring, or passively supporting the loved one’s substance abuse.

    People Affected by Codependency Often…

    • Have difficulty making decisions.
    • Judge what they think, say, or do harshly, as never good enough.
    • Are embarrassed to receive recognition, praise, or gifts.
    • Value others’ approval of their thinking, feelings, and behavior over their own.
    • Do not perceive themselves as lovable or worthwhile persons.
    • Seek recognition and praise to overcome feeling less than.
    • Have difficulty admitting a mistake.
    • Need to appear to be right in the eyes of others and may even lie to look good.
    • Are unable to identify or ask for what they need and want.
    • Perceive themselves as superior to others.
    • Look to others to provide their sense of safety.
    • Have difficulty getting started, meeting deadlines, and completing projects.
    • Have trouble setting healthy priorities and boundaries.
     

    Break Free From the Chains of Codependency with Past Life Regression Therapy

    In clinical hypnotherapy, we use age regression to go back to the source of our codependent behaviors to address the unhealthy relationship dynamics that are present in the client’s current life. It’s in the age regression where we discover the old conclusion the client made about themselves as well as the old decision and behavior they chose – the codependent behavior.

    But what if the source of codependency and people-pleasing goes way, way back? Like all the back to a Past Life?

    Codependency as Karmic Issues

    What if our codependent behaviors aren’t just an issue from this life? What if the source of our codependent behaviors has deep roots in the past? Are we bringing these behaviors with us from lifetime to lifetime as lessons to learn around healthy boundaries and agreements to break with others? It’s very possible that you are dealing with karmic issues.

    Karmic Issues are unresolved issues from our past lives and typically come in the form of lessons, or agreements and contracts with others. Have you ever wondered who your partner was in a past life? Perhaps your parent or child or uncle? These relationship issues could be Karmic Issues when looked at from the perspective of Spiritual Reality.

    The best way to heal Karmic Issues is with Past Life Regression therapy. Nothing helps your client see their role and own their responsibility and behavior and consequences faster than Past Life Regression therapy.

    If you want to help your clients break free from the chains of codependency, join our next Past Life Regression Training and Certification here.

    Curious About Hypnotherapy?

    Watch our free masterclass and see if hypnotherapy is right for you.

    Written by
    BHI

    BHI Editorial Team

    Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute

    Evidence-based content created by the Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute editorial team, drawing on current research in clinical hypnotherapy, neuroscience, and integrative mental health.

    Clinically Reviewed by
    KB

    Kelly Bearer, MA, LPC, ACHT

    Clinical Director & Founder, Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute

    MA, LPC, ACHT · NBCC-Approved CE Provider #7691

    Related Articles

    Learning hypnotherapy is both an intellectual adventure and a deeply personal transformation. As you learn hypnotherapy techniques and principles, you will discover not only how to facilitate change in others but also profound insights about your own...

    The desire to learn hypnotherapy often begins with a personal experience — perhaps you witnessed the transformative power of hypnosis firsthand, or you are a therapist seeking more effective tools for your clients. Whatever your motivation, the journ...

    Learning hypnotherapy is both an intellectual adventure and a deeply personal transformation. As you learn hypnotherapy techniques and principles, you will discover not only how to facilitate change in others but also profound insights about your own...

    Hypnotherapy TrainingBoulder Hypnotherapy Institute

    Clinical hypnotherapy training for therapists, counselors, and practitioners. Join our community of over 1,000 trained graduates worldwide.

    info@boulderhypnotherapyinstitute.com
    Founded in Boulder, Colorado · Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts · Serving students worldwide through live online training

    Stay Updated

    Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, tips, and exclusive offers.

    Join 12,000+ subscribers. Unsubscribe anytime.

    Educational Purpose — Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute provides hypnotherapy education and training. Completion of any BHI program does not guarantee employment, income, or clinical outcomes. Individual results vary based on effort, prior experience, and professional context.

    Licensure & Scope of Practice — Your scope of practice after training depends on your existing professional credentials, licensing board requirements, and jurisdiction. BHI training alone does not confer a license to practice therapy or counseling. Students are responsible for verifying that their use of hypnotherapy skills complies with applicable state and local regulations.

    Continuing Education — CE credits are approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Provider #7691. CE eligibility and acceptance vary by licensing board and jurisdiction. Students should verify that NBCC-approved CEs satisfy their specific board's renewal requirements before enrolling. Programs designated as "0 CEs" do not offer continuing education credits.

    Payment Plans & Refunds — Payment plan enrollees are responsible for all scheduled installments regardless of continued participation. Full refund available within 14 days of enrollment (prior to program start), minus a registration fee of 10% of tuition or $100, whichever is less. After 14 days, tuition is held as a non-transferable credit valid for 18 months and may be applied toward any BHI program. Discounted or sale-priced purchases are final. See Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and Terms of Service for complete details.

    Testimonials — Student testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees of specific outcomes. Results vary based on individual effort, background, and circumstances.

    © 2026 Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute, LLC. All rights reserved. BHI provides educational programs in hypnotherapy and related modalities. Our trainings, membership, and resources are educational in nature and do not constitute licensure, clinical supervision, or medical advice.

    Free Hypnotherapy Masterclass

    Register free — watch instantly

    Your Privacy Matters

    We use cookies to improve your experience and measure site performance. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. Marketing cookies help us show you relevant content on other platforms.