Adult children of psychopaths, narcissists, and sociopaths are individuals who were raised by parents with these personality disorders. These parents often exhibit patterns of manipulative, abusive, and controlling behavior, and may prioritize their own needs and desires over those of their children. Growing up with a parent who has a personality disorder can have a… Read More Q & A – I am an adult child of a psychopath?
I’m sorry to hear that your parents have negatively impacted your relationship. It can be incredibly challenging to navigate a situation where family dynamics are affecting your romantic relationship. It’s important to communicate with your partner and work together to identify the specific issues that your parents are causing. Here are a few steps you… Read More Q & A -My parents have ruined my relationship
I’m sorry to hear that you are struggling with a difficult parent. It can be incredibly challenging to navigate a relationship with a parent who has a personality disorder, especially when it is causing harm to your life. It’s important to remember that you are not responsible for your parent’s behavior or their disorder. You… Read More Q & A – My personality disordered parent is ruining my life
The aim of the present study was to examine the moderating role of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system functioning on the relationship between child temperament and emotion regulation. Sixty-two 4.5-year olds (31 females) were rated by their parents on temperamental surgency. Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and pre-ejection period (PEP) were measured at baseline and in… Read More Helping Children with Emotional Regulation
Mapping the family trees of significant wounded individuals can be both poignant and illuminating. Often, the stories behind these trees reveal much about the interplay between personal experiences, upbringing, and inherited trauma. Some individuals who’ve faced significant emotional wounds might come from lineages marked by challenges like war, displacement, abuse, or other adversities. For instance,… Read More Family Trees
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Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 