Posted: April 10, 2023
What is a Narcissistic Family? A narcissistic family describes a family where one or both parents exhibit narcissistic personality traits which significantly impact the family dynamics. In a narcissistic family, the parent(s) are absorbed with their own needs and are dismissive of the needs of...
Posted: April 5, 2023
You’re interested in therapy but have some hesitations. You question if you have a valid reason for starting therapy and wonder if there are people who need it more than you. What would you even say to a therapist when asked why you scheduled an...
Posted: July 14, 2022
Many people question the validity of their childhood experiences. Frequent comments I hear in sessions include: “It wasn’t great but was it really that bad?” “There are people out there who have been through so much worse.” “I’m overreacting and over dramatizing it.” Adult children...
Posted: June 7, 2022
You’re going through a contentious divorce and find yourself caught up in a custody battle. It feels like the relationship with your child has changed overnight. They are suddenly angry, mean, and hurtful towards you. You feel hurt, shocked, and betrayed. What is going on?...
Posted: May 12, 2022
What is a Trauma Bond? You’re in a relationship that feels like a rollercoaster. When the relationship is good you feel elated and lively, but when it’s bad, you feel hopeless and defeated. You feel isolated, confused, and not like yourself. You tell yourself all...
Posted: April 4, 2022
You question how your partner feels about you or worry about the future of the relationship. You seek constant reassurance from your partner or find yourself avoiding them to protect your feelings. Sometimes you feel it would be easier to avoid relationships, but you also...