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 – Can you please explain the Neurobiology of Child Abuse?

Child abuse is a serious and damaging experience that can have long-lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and mental health. The neurobiology of child abuse refers to the changes that occur in a child’s brain and nervous system in response to abuse, and how these changes can affect the child’s development and behavior. Research… Read More Q & A – Can you please explain the Neurobiology of Child Abuse?

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 -My parents have ruined my relationship

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

Q & A – My personality disordered parent is ruining my life

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

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