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Triptych of Joel, puppet-string hands with keys, and Elsa facing Anna—symbolizing savior complex and the line between help and control.
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The Psychology of Helping: Savior Complex and When Helping Becomes Control

In the complex dance of human relationships, the line between genuine support and unintentional control can be perilously thin. We've all felt the urge to help someone we care about,…
Posted by Screen Psyche October 28, 2025

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