Approval seeking The insecure "child" dominates. Little self esteem, requires "rewards" from others, thus ask for "stroking". Stroking is required for positive feelings by any individual or team, however an excessive need for stroking is unhealthy and may reinforce insecurity. Reinforces dependence.See also the rescuer for the approval seeker is the rescuer after they have completed a task or intervention they see as having been successful. |
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