The term “toxic parent” is one we’re hearing used more and more these days. But what is a toxic parent? Are they all the same? And how can you tell if you’ve got one (or, gulp…two)?…
Learning how to deal with toxic parents can feel pretty daunting, especially because not all toxic parents are created equal. (By the way, if you’re not exactly sure if you’ve got a toxic parent, check out…
As a therapist, I’ve found that one of the biggest hindrances for many of us when it comes to dealing with the impact of toxic parenting is that we simply lack awareness of just how toxic…
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If your days look anything like mine at the moment, you’re probably having a lot of conversations around COVID-19: How bad is this really going to get? How many groceries should I buy? And why in…
Is there a cure for depression? My neighbor sure seems to think so. Shortly after moving into the house my family and I have been in for around 7 years, I met my neighbor from just…
This blog post is part 2 in a two-part post on writing therapy letters for dealing with toxic parents. If you haven’t had a chance to read part 1, where I explain the rationale behind writing…
Dealing with toxic parents is an all too common struggle. Quite often in the course of therapy, people tell me about difficulties they’ve experienced—or still experience—in their relationships with one or both of their parents. …
Here’s a common exchange that takes place in the early stages of therapy with someone who is struggling to overcome low-esteem: Therapist: So, what brings to therapy at this time? Client: I’m wanting to work on…
