Q & A – what is integrity?

Integrity is the quality of being honest, ethical, and principled in one’s actions and decisions. It involves upholding one’s moral and ethical principles, even in the face of difficult or challenging situations. Individuals with integrity are known for their consistency in their words and actions. They follow through on their promises, take responsibility for their… Read More Q & A – what is integrity?

Q & A – what is authenticity?

Authenticity refers to the quality of being genuine, real, or true to oneself. It is the opposite of being fake or artificial, and it involves expressing one’s true feelings, thoughts, and beliefs without pretending or conforming to others’ expectations. Authenticity is often associated with being honest, transparent, and sincere in one’s interactions with others. It… Read More Q & A – what is authenticity?

Q & A – Are reunification camps evaluated ?

Reunification programs and services should ideally be evaluated to ensure that they are effective in achieving their goals of reunifying families and improving outcomes for children and families. However, the extent to which these programs are evaluated can vary depending on the state or organization providing the services. In general, many states and organizations that… Read More Q & A – Are reunification camps evaluated ?

Q & A – What is “parent adult child theory”?

In Transactional Analysis, the Parent-Adult-Child (PAC) theory is one of the fundamental concepts. This theory describes the three ego states or aspects of personality that we all have within us: Parent, Adult, and Child. The Parent ego state is made up of the attitudes, values, and behaviors that we have internalized from our own parents… Read More Q & A – What is “parent adult child theory”?

Q & A – When a parent betrays a child

When a parent betrays a child, it can be a particularly devastating form of betrayal trauma because parents are often the primary source of love, safety, and support for children. Betrayals by a parent can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other forms of mistreatment. The effects of parental betrayal… Read More Q & A – When a parent betrays a child

Helping Children with Emotional Regulation

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

Family Trees

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