Warning Signs of Dysfunctional Family Roles

Warning Signs of Dysfunctional Family Roles

by | Sep 7, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety, Blog, Couples/Marriage, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD

Let’s talk about family roles. Family roles may be a phrase that feels very light as it is commonly used. We’re here to talk about the negative side of family roles and the impact they can have on a family Family roles can be a sign or symptom of a dysfunctional...
The Two Levels to a Toxic Family Upbringing & How To Break the Chain

The Two Levels to a Toxic Family Upbringing & How To Break the Chain

by | Aug 10, 2020 | Anger, Blog, Couples/Marriage, Depression, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, New Mother, Parenting, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD

Too many children grow up in toxic families. This can be detrimental to their mental and emotional health as adults in the world. As parents, there are things we can watch out for in ourselves to prevent a toxic family upbringing in our homes.  There are typically...
Despite What You May Have Grown Up Hearing–There Is In Fact, A Fair Way To Fight

Despite What You May Have Grown Up Hearing–There Is In Fact, A Fair Way To Fight

by | Jul 13, 2020 | Anger, Blog, Couples/Marriage, Depression, Family, General, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Relationships, Therapy

The saying “All’s Fair In Love And War”, isn’t really conducive to a healthy relationship between two people. There are ways to have productive arguments and disagreements without having to end the night with someone sleeping on the couch, or angrily hanging up the...