This time of year is tough for many of us who have survived family abuse. We recently emerged from Mother’s Day’s shadow, and Father’s Day looms. While others celebrate their parents on... Read more »
Sometimes, when psychotherapies become mainstream, they start to attract a lot of criticism. This, in some ways, makes sense; because the risks are high when it comes to mental healthcare, the emergence... Read more »
In some families, someone sees through the façade of perfection and calls attention to the dysfunction. I call this person the “family whistleblower.” They are the one who refuses to ignore or... Read more »
Johnides, B. D., Borduin, C. M., Sheerin, K. M., & Kuppens, S. (2025). Secondary benefits of family member participation in treatments for childhood disorders: A multilevel meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 151(1), 1–32.... Read more »
It is hard to understand why some people develop serious mental health conditions while others do not. Research conducted across many decades has revealed that there is a genetic link to mental... Read more »