It’s been nine years since Lindsay C. Gibson wrote Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents. Her book and this concept continue to resonate with people with varying childhood experiences, which is why...
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Fostering Lifelong Commitment – Key Questions to Ask Before Marriage
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in premarital counseling, I've seen firsthand the importance of asking the right questions before making a lifelong commitment. It’s helpful for couples to approach their union with open eyes and honest...
DBT Skills: What are They and How Can They Be Helpful to My Teen?
When working with parents and teens, I use something called DBT which stands for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I usually give a brief overview of it to the parents of my client, but I find myself lacking the time to fully clarify how DBT skills are helpful to their...
How Play Therapy is More Than Just Playing
There are many reasons why play therapy is more than just playing. To a parent, play therapy can seem confusing. You may find yourself wondering, “this therapist is going to play with my child… how is this going to help them not have meltdowns/manage their...