When So Many People Are Telling You the Same Thing, Listen Sometimes the warning signs are not hidden. They are there. One person tells you something. You dismiss it as gossip. Another person tells you something similar. You decide they must have an agenda. Someone from the past tries to warn you. You are told… Read More Red Flags Everywhere
The content discusses how children learn behaviors from their parents, often unconsciously adopting negative patterns such as manipulation, disrespect, or cruelty. It emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy relationship dynamics, as children may later reflect these learned behaviors back onto their parents. The piece urges introspection on what values are being taught through actions, not just words.… Read More When the Behaviour You Taught Comes Back to You
The content discusses the impact of adult behavior on children’s understanding of kindness and relationships. It highlights the contradiction between teaching respect while adults engage in cruel behavior for amusement. The text emphasizes that children learn from adult actions, urging a reflection on how choices can influence their values and treatment of others.… Read More What Are We Really Teaching Our Children?
Because no two people bring the same story into the room When you are seeking support, it can be tempting to think that therapy is simply about turning up for an appointment, talking about what is happening and returning the following week. For some people, that structure can be helpful. But we believe there is… Read More The Benefits of Bespoke Therapeutic Programmes
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all support. At Linda CJ Turner, we have always believed that people deserve more than being placed into a standard programme and given a collection of generic worksheets. People are individual. Their experiences are individual. Their needs are individual. That belief sits at the heart of everything we do. We create bespoke… Read More Why We Are Different — And Why Our Approach Is Growing
You are not a template — so why should your support be? When you have been struggling for a long time, sitting down for an hour and talking about what has happened can be helpful. But sometimes, talking is only the beginning. At Linda CJ Turner, we take a different approach. Rather than placing every client… Read More Why Our Approach Is Different: Therapy That Continues Between Sessions
“What’s it like being on your own after 32 years?” I thought about it for a moment and said: “Actually, I’ve been on my own for 32 years.” And I meant it. Because being married isn’t necessarily the same thing as having a partner. For the past two years, I’ve been doing the things I… Read More Someone asked me recently:
Sometimes the most important warning sign isn’t what someone tells you. It’s what they imply they know. Imagine someone makes an apparently casual comment about your child. Perhaps they mention something you didn’t know. Perhaps they imply they have information about your child’s life that hasn’t been shared with you. Perhaps they say: “I know… Read More When Someone Suggests They Know Something About A Child That You Don’t Know — Don’t Ignore the Alarm Bells
The content discusses the complexities of recognizing and addressing potential grooming behaviors towards children by trusted individuals. It emphasizes the psychological challenges parents face when confronted with allegations against those they know and care for, urging them to remain vigilant for warning signs and prioritize their children’s safety above discomfort or reputations.… Read More Would You Believe the Evidence — or Protect the Person You Love?
The text discusses how denial, defensiveness, loyalty, and fear can impact responses to suspected grooming behaviors. It highlights psychological conflicts individuals face when confronted with evidence against trusted people, often resulting in minimizing concerns or attacking the witness instead of addressing the allegations. The focus should remain on investigating behavior, not reputation.… Read More Deny, Deny, Deny: The Psychology of Denial When Someone Is Confronted With Evidence of Grooming
