What is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is loyalty to a person who is destructive. It occurs because of cycles of abuse followed by intermittent love or reward. This treatment creates a powerful…
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Family enmeshment describes the lack of boundaries between family members. It happens when roles are confused, parents are overly dependent on their children & family members are not allowed to…
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Dealing with an abusive relationship and healing from it is not impossible. If you find yourself in an abusive relationship that you are unable to leave, it is crucial to…
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The "Golden Child Syndrome" is a term that refers to a family dynamic in which one child is favoured or idealised over others by their parents or caregivers. The golden…
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Parentification happens when a child is forced to take on emotional and functional caregiving responsibilities for their parents, siblings or family members. This kind of a role-reversal can have long-lasting…
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In a popular study conducted by Dr. John Gottman and Robert Levenson, they observed that couples who are happy and stay together have a specific balance in their positive and negative…
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Sociologist Charles Derber describes two kinds of responses in conversations: a shift response and a support response. Shift Response: Shift responses are a form of conversational narcissism. They help you…
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Take a moment to think about how these statements feel: "I love your idea but we can try..." "I can see you're upset but I’m trying..." "I care about you…
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According to Gary Chapman and Jennifer M. Thomas, the authors of 'When Sorry Isn't Enough', we all have our preferred ways of receiving an apology. Just like our unique love…
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Focus on what's within your control, let go of what isn't. Keep company with only those who uplift you. What happens to you is not always your fault but it…
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