Broken Childhood 2/2

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Why Is Narcissism A Problem In Relationships? Here’s 4 Main Reasons.

Have you ever looked at the person who’s the life and soul of the party, overly generous, provocative, confident, compassionate,...

7 min

Survival Traits Children Use When Raised In A Dysfunctional Family

When efforts to bond with our dysfunctional parents failed, the result was confusion and anxiety. In order to survive in a home devoid...

3 min

9 Signs You Were Raised In A Dysfunctional Family

What is a dysfunctional family? Well, there is a huge span when it comes to the term ‘dysfunctional’. It ranges from mildly dysfunctional...

7 min

Descriptions of Adult Problems In Dysfunctional Families

When trying to ascertain which problems afflicted which adult family members when we were growing up, it’s helpful to have a list from...

6 min

Childhood Family Roles

Dysfunctional families are, according to the acclaimed author Robert Burney, "… the product of an emotionally dishonest, shame based,...

3 min

How To Help A Depressed Teenager

Let's not get into the 'whys' in this article. Because whatever it was that made your teenager depressed, the journey down takes us all...

3 min

What To Do If A Child Says "I Want To Kill Myself"

For any parent, teacher or carer, hearing a child say 'I want to kill myself' is a heart stopping moment. In the following seconds, time...

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How To Help A Depressed Child

A new study[1] has found that children in pre-school who are depressed are more than twice as likely to continue to experience depression...