Archive for Family Issues
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Growing up with emotionally immature parents can have lasting effects on a person’s sense of self, relationships, and emotional development. This type of parenting can create confusion, self-doubt, and emotional pain that often lingers into adulthood. Let’s explore what it (more…)
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When you split from your partner, many factors can impact the aftermath. One of those is family dynamics.
Some family members will want to impose advice and attempt to control aspects of your situation. You may feel external pressures or, (more…)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is based on the understanding that the mind is made up of multiple parts. This inner “family” of parts each has its own perspectives, feelings, and motivations. IFS views this as a fundamental aspect of (more…)
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You never thought it’d come to this. As your parents age, discussions about who gets what when they pass are getting heated. Money does weird things to people, even those you’re closest to. You want to keep the peace without (more…)
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Encouraging your child to be a high achiever is different from expecting perfection or putting pressure on them that they can’t handle. It’s good to want what’s best for your child and to encourage them to reach their full potential, (more…)
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Divorce isn’t an easy thing for kids to accept. After all, it can shake their sense of stability and safety. As parents move forward with divorce, their children may become more anxious, withdrawn, and have a hard time focusing at (more…)
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You’ve noticed your child picking up on racial biases or making insensitive comments, and you want to have an open and thoughtful talk about racism. But where do you start? Racism is complicated, emotional, and can be uncomfortable to discuss. (more…)
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Dementia can be a tricky beast to deal with. It can strike at any time and take on a broad spectrum of presentations.
It’s also a double edge sword. There are far worse diseases and situations out there that (more…)
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Finding out you’re pregnant can be a complicated experience. If you were trying for a baby, you’d feel mostly thrilled and prepared. But when your pregnancy is unplanned, you’re probably feeling a whirlwind of emotions.
Fear, devastation, excitement, anxiety, confusion, (more…)