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 | 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 | Jul 9, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Trauma
Childhood trauma is a term we use to describe a variety of situations. Generally, it refers to distressing experiences you may have been exposed to as a child. These experiences can include physical violence, sexual abuse, a sudden traumatic event like an accident, a...
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...
