by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Sep 13, 2022 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Family scapegoating abuse (FSA) is common in toxic families. Scapegoats are children blamed for all of the problems in dysfunctional households. The family scapegoat might be bullied, neglected, insulted, or abused. When children are assigned this role, they may...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Sep 6, 2022 | EMDR, Therapy, Trauma
Complex PTSD treatment comes with specific challenges compared to those who have PTSD. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event, while complex PTSD occurs after a series of traumatic events. This post will go over how...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Aug 16, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Therapy
Problems in a relationship can manifest in many different ways, but codependency can be particularly tricky to deal with. If you suspect your partner is co-dependent, there might not be an easy solution as a problem like this can have deep roots. That said, we have...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Aug 2, 2022 | Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Feeling like something was missing from your relationship with your parents is unfortunately something many people experience. You may not be able to point to any specific instance of being abused, but being distant or detached is a form of emotional neglect. That...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Jun 24, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Therapy, Trauma
Stonewalling in a relationship is bad news for everyone involved. According to the Gottman Institute, stonewalling is the fourth stage of a relationship in trouble, after criticism, contempt, and defensiveness. Stonewalling is an indicator that you or your partner...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Mar 23, 2022 | Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Therapy
One of the ways the pandemic has transformed the way we do things at Family Strategies Counseling and Mediation is Online Family Counseling. Online counseling is a great option for those who need the flexibility to make therapy work with their busy school and work...