598 Parentified Child Syndrome: Causes, Sympt...

Let's say you have a rough interaction with someone, a disappointing outcome, or you get bad news–what do you do to help yourself feel better? Do you have a couple of drinks? Maybe smoke a little weed? Or eat a tub of ice cream? No judgment here, but I want to invite you to think ...  Afficher plus

Do you find that you attach unusually quickly to people, whether in friendships or romantic relationships? Do you stay in relationships that you know are bad for you because the thought of being alone scares you more than staying in a bad relationship? Or do you repeatedly find y ...  Afficher plus

The way you think about how you were raised, especially if there were certain things you didn’t like about your caregivers’ behavior, can have a big impact on you in adulthood — whether you’re a parent or not. This week on the podcast I discuss the unintended consequences of basi ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi talk about parentification. We answer the following questions: What is parentification? What are the symptoms of parentification? Why does parentification happen? How does a parentified child show up in adulthood? What should I ...  Afficher plus

In this episode we discuss DADDY ISSUES. (& mommy issues) The way we were raised has such an impact on us as adults trying to navigate life. The trauma our parents leave behind on us can be extremely difficult to cope with and leave lasting effects on how we view ourselves and re ...  Afficher plus

Were you the perfect child? The clown? The scapegoat? If you weren't who your family needed you to be, did other people fall apart? Without self-awareness and intentional correction, dysfunctional family roles from your family of origin can sabotage your adult relationships. In ...  Afficher plus