Effects of Neglect
Article from Goodtherapy.org Surprisingly, studies show that some of the seemingly less dramatic kinds of experiences, such as neglect, in childhood actually do more harm than overt abuse such as physical violence. Neglect isn’t talked about as much as physical, sexual, or even verbal abuse, and depressed adults who experienced neglect in their childhoods often […]
Read MoreHow Parents Fuel Identity Crises in Their Children
By Beverly Amsel, PhD, Individuation Topic Expert Contributor It is not unusual for people to come to therapy with feelings of confusion about what they want, think, and/or feel. I find that many grew up in families in which one or both parents involved themselves in their children’s lives in ways that interfered with the […]
Read MoreWhy Divorce Hurts
By Andra Brosh, PhD, Divorce/Divorce Adjustment Topic Expert Contributor The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific life event like death. The depth of pain is often surprising, particularly […]
Read MoreHow to Move Forward Through the Healing Process of Narcissistic Relationship Trauma
In my previous article, I touched on the subject of narcissistic abuse recovery. I decided to write a second article as a follow-up for individuals who wish to explore further how to move forward through this specific healing process. As mentioned previously, recovery from this form of abuse can take a fair number of months […]
Read MoreHow to Recover from Relationship Trauma with a Person Who Is Narcissistic
We often hear the term narcissist, but what does it mean? From my vantage point as a psychotherapist, I work with a lot of individuals who are leaving and healing from relationships, especially romantic ones, with narcissists. When I first heard the term narcissist as a graduate student, I had a hard time labeling someone […]
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