Why would a qualified, ethical therapist support their client’s decision to estrange from their family? Aren’t families sacred relationships that must be preserved at all costs? Not always. In fact, family estrangement... Read more »
Imagine a teenager watching their dad pace the kitchen after a layoff. The stress lingers in the air, silent but heavy. Years later, that young adult may still carry echoes of this... Read more »
My-Linh Le grew up watching her parents explode over tiny mistakes. When she forgot her backpack in first grade, her mother kicked it across the room so hard it hit the wall.... Read more »
Bullying remains a common part of childhood and adolescence, yet its roots often extend beyond the schoolyard. While parents and teachers frequently focus on peer dynamics, new research suggests that family stress... Read more »
This summer has been a season jam-packed with a rapid succession of family reunions, road trips to visit far-flung loved ones, and hosting what a friend impishly refers to as “house pests.”... Read more »
There is a great deal of published data on individual and partner qualities that define which people consistently create successful relationships. The building of a healthy family takes more than just currently... Read more »
Do you ever wonder how you ended up feeling like the odd one out in your family… like the person who stands on the outside looking in? You don’t want negative attention.... Read more »
In February 2023, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody School sent an email to students in the wake of a shooting at Michigan State that killed three people. The email was meant to reassure students... Read more »
Setting boundaries with your family can stir up old emotional wounds. Learning to manage your triggers will help you set more effective boundaries and feel less stressed. What Are Boundaries and Why... Read more »
In the last decade, the amount of research that has provided evidence of the correlation between social support and well-being has exploded. If you want to live a long and healthy life,... Read more »