The Family Mascot- The benefits of companion animals in family life
I am not saying anything new when I say that for many of us, companion animals are considered…
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Why is it often hard to be different? – Family scripts
Imagine a scripted play and imagine the different character roles in a script that are defined by guidelines…
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Parents must put up a united front. Is that really necessary?
Children would benefit from an ordered structure present in the family which is consistent and not contradicted. This…
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Yours, Mine, and Ours- Blended families – Part 2 of 2
In my previous blog, I introduced information about stepfamilies, also referred to as blended families, and focused on…
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Yours, Mine, and Ours- Blended families – Part 1 of 2
In this blog I would like to focus on writing about relationships in stepfamilies, also referred to as…
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The Narrative of members of a family & The Curious Therapist – Part 3 of 3
Curiosity drives therapists to explore family perspectives, uncovering insights into shared relational experiences. Additionally, therapists ask questions to…
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The Narrative of members of a family – Part 2 of 3
People interpret family experiences by linking them with past events and patterns formed during development. Individuals recall lessons…
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The Narrative of members of a family – Part 1 of 3
Families may face difficulties where disagreements exist, yet one or more members minimize or deny their significance. However,…
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What Makes A Family in 2016?
Fundamentally, we must ask what truly defines a family within today’s rapidly evolving social, cultural, and relational landscape….
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Positive Parenting
Parenting is difficult, and there’s no exact right or wrong way; however, positive parenting can strengthen your relationship…
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The shape our family gives us
Many say that our upbringing has some effect on our personality. Some psychologists also believe that it is…
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How illness affects the family
When a person suffers from a serious illness, it is not just the afflicted who experiences anxiety and…
