Family

Unpacking “mommy issues”: understanding the psychology behind this commonly used and misused phrase

As a partner blog to "daddy issues" read up on how parental attachment styles can impact adulthood and development

Understanding the Psychology of "Daddy Issues”: the use and misuse of this popular term

Attachment to caregivers can impact our relationships with others. Find out more about this outdated and problematic term.

Family estrangement: how to navigate difficult family relationships

A large part of my counselling practice centres on family therapy and specifically the navigation of family relationships. Family, often...

How to raise a compassionate child in a complex world

In a world that can sometimes seem unkind, raising children with genuine kindness becomes not only a parental aspiration but a societal...

The Many Faces of Love: Exploring Different Types of Love

Love is a complicated word from which there are a myriad of expressions and meanings. There are various types of love. As we approach...

Enmeshment: what it is and how it impacts identity development

Parent-child relationships are complex and multifaceted, and sometimes, the boundary between parent and child can become blurred, leading...

Where does co-parenting conflict come from?

And no..your ex didn't magically turn into the most unhelpful or combative person alive. Co-parenting is a shared responsibility that...

Relational Aggression: Teenage girls and the struggle to find inclusion

Relational aggression, a form of subtle and indirect aggression that often involves manipulation, exclusion, and gossip, is a prevalent...

Failure to Launch: Empowering your early adult children without enabling

"Failure to Launch" is a pop culture term that refers to an adult child who remains highly dependent on their parents. What this looks...

Co-parenting and the art of forgiveness

Have you ever thought to yourself "I just have to deal with this person for 11 more years..."? Chances are, if you are in a co-parenting...

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