Q & A – I suspect a grandparent playing mind games with their grandchild?

If a grandparent is playing mind games with their grandchild, it can be a very distressing and confusing experience for the grandchild. Mind games can take many forms, such as emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, or gaslighting, and can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health and well-being. If you are concerned that a grandparent is… Read More Q & A – I suspect a grandparent playing mind games with their grandchild?

Q & A – How to stop a grandparent harassing grown up grandchild?

If a grandparent is harassing a grown-up grandchild, it can be a difficult and distressing situation for everyone involved. Harassment is a serious issue and can have long-lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of the victim. If you or someone you know is being harassed by a grandparent, there are a number of… Read More Q & A – How to stop a grandparent harassing grown up grandchild?

Q & A – What is pathological enmeshment?

Pathological enmeshment is a term used in psychology to describe a dysfunctional and unhealthy form of attachment between individuals, often within families. It occurs when there is an extreme and unhealthy level of emotional involvement and dependency between individuals, where boundaries between them are blurred or non-existent. In pathological enmeshment, there is a lack of… Read More Q & A – What is pathological enmeshment?

Q & A – What is an emotional flashback?

An emotional flashback is a psychological experience where a person is triggered by a current event or situation that subconsciously reminds them of a traumatic event from their past. During an emotional flashback, the individual may re-experience the intense emotions and sensations associated with the past traumatic event, even though the current situation is not… Read More Q & A – What is an emotional flashback?

Q & A – Abandonment melange meaning?

In the context of Parental Alienation, “abandonment melange” may refer to a complex emotional state experienced by a child who has been subjected to the manipulation of one parent to turn against the other parent. Parental Alienation is a phenomenon where one parent deliberately or unintentionally turns a child against the other parent, often by… Read More Q & A – Abandonment melange meaning?

Q & Q – How would you describe a psychologically abusive parent?

A psychologically abusive parent is a parent who engages in patterns of behavior that are harmful to their child’s emotional and psychological well-being. Psychological abuse can take many forms and can include: The effects of psychological abuse can be long-lasting and can impact a child’s mental health, self-esteem, and ability to form healthy relationships. It… Read More Q & Q – How would you describe a psychologically abusive parent?

Q & A – What is Pathogenic Parenting Delusional Disorder?

Pathogenic parenting delusional disorder is a relatively rare psychiatric disorder in which a parent or caregiver develops a delusional belief that their child has been abused or is in danger of being abused, despite no evidence or against all evidence to the contrary. The belief is typically related to a particular person or group of… Read More Q & A – What is Pathogenic Parenting Delusional Disorder?

Q & A – What is pathogenic parenting?

Pathogenic parenting is a term used to describe a type of parenting behavior that is harmful to a child’s emotional and psychological well-being. It involves behaviors and attitudes by a parent or caregiver that are likely to cause harm, distress, or dysfunction to the child, particularly in the areas of emotional and social development. Pathogenic… Read More Q & A – What is pathogenic parenting?

Q & A – What is “Thought Reform, Brainwashing and Perspecticide?”

“Perspecticide” is not a commonly used term and may refer to different things in different contexts. However, if you are referring to a technique commonly known as “brainwashing” or “thought reform,” it is a process of using various psychological and social manipulation tactics to control and manipulate an individual’s thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. This technique… Read More Q & A – What is “Thought Reform, Brainwashing and Perspecticide?”