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Entitlement, learned attitudes toward money, attachment, and family dynamics.

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

There is an interesting psychological phenomenon behind this, particularly when adult children suddenly become attentive when they believe an inheritance is imminent. It can reveal a great deal about entitlement, learned attitudes toward money, attachment, and family dynamics. The psychology of “inheritance behaviour” When a parent is perceived as having substantial assets, the relationship can subtly… Read More Entitlement, learned attitudes toward money, attachment, and family dynamics.

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Healthy vulnerability 

This is a powerful subject, particularly because children don’t learn emotional resilience from watching adults pretend that nothing hurts. They learn it by watching adults experience difficult emotions and handle them safely. There is an important distinction between healthy vulnerability and making a child responsible for an adult’s emotional wellbeing. A parent doesn’t need to tell a child… Read More Healthy vulnerability 

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What If We Taught Empathy as Seriously as We Teach Mathematics?

Imagine a school where children aren’t only taught how to solve mathematical problems, read books and pass examinations. Imagine a school where they are also taught how to understand another person’s feelings. How to recognise fear behind anger. How to notice when somebody is withdrawing. How to listen without immediately judging. How to disagree without… Read More What If We Taught Empathy as Seriously as We Teach Mathematics?

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Twice Divorced Following Allegations of Abuse: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

When starting a new relationship, it is natural to focus on chemistry, attraction and hope for the future. But psychology reminds us that past patterns deserve careful attention. If someone has been through two relationships in which abuse has been alleged or found, it doesn’t automatically mean they are abusive in every future relationship. Allegations and legal… Read More Twice Divorced Following Allegations of Abuse: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Why More People Are Choosing Prenuptial Agreements

For many people, the word prenup still carries uncomfortable associations. Some see it as unromantic. Others believe it suggests a lack of trust. But increasingly, people are viewing prenuptial agreements in a different light—not as a prediction that a marriage will fail, but as a practical way to protect both partners if life takes an unexpected turn.… Read More Why More People Are Choosing Prenuptial Agreements

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Hiding assets throughout the marriage

If assets have been hidden throughout the marriage, rather than only after separation, the legal issues can be more serious. If one spouse consistently contributed to the household or a joint account but the other spouse concealed money or assets, prevented purchases, or diverted funds into accounts or property held by relatives or other third parties,… Read More Hiding assets throughout the marriage

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