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How To Prevent Codependency With Your Kids

How To Prevent Codependency With Your Kids

  • October 16, 2022
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In episode 321, I received a question from a caring parent who struggles to separate themselves from their grown children’s problems, allowing the troubles and sadness of their children to impact their own mental health. In this post, I dive into more detail and offer my thoughts on how you can address codependency with your kids.

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How To Manage Co-parenting With An Abusive Ex

How To Manage Co-parenting With An Abusive Ex

  • July 31, 2022
  • Blog Post

In episode 312, I received a question from a listener looking for advice on dealing with an abusive ex-wife that they have to maintain contact with due to sharing joint custody of their children. In this post, I talk about the impact of emotional abuse and offer my thoughts on how to safeguard yourself while maintaining a functional relationship for your children.

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How Do I Talk To My Children About Tragedy?

How Do I Talk To My Children About Tragedy?

  • February 27, 2022
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In episode 291, I received a question from a concerned parent asking for advice on how to talk to their son about tragedies that have happened within their school. In this post, I look more deeply into this delicate question and break down the multiple factors involved.

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Episode 291: Teen Suicide Contagion & Trauma Dissociation

  • February 25, 2022
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I take a look at two questions relating to talking to your children after experiencing a tragedy, and working through childhood issues when you struggle with numbness vs. unsettling flashbacks in therapy.

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Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

  • February 5, 2022
  • Blog Post

In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.

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