by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jun 3, 2022 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting
Dealing with toxic parents can be an extremely difficult experience. Some parents thrive on getting you worked up, they are less understanding, and they refuse to see things the way you do. You are left feeling miserable and misunderstood. Having a parent like this...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Oct 29, 2021 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma
Unfortunately, one of the most frequent reasons parents or guardians seek out play therapy at Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation is because their child is a survivor of sexual abuse. Play is fundamental to the way children process their world, and so we use...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jul 16, 2021 | Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Trauma bonding occurs when an abused person forms an unhealthy bond with their abuser. This response typically occurs when the abused person develops sympathy or affection for the abuser. It is important to note that not everyone who experiences abuse develops a...
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