Family dynamics can be as complex as they are familiar. It’s no wonder that even the closest-knit groups can fall into the trap of petty power struggles. These are the small, everyday battles that can ...

The literature on breaking habits (whether disturbing to you or others) is bountiful, and there’s a consensus among authors, who advise you to: Concretely define the dysfunctional behavior and ...

A couple of months ago, I gave a presentation on how to support clients from traumatic families at a conference. Inevitably, a hand shot up from the back of the room: “But aren’t all families ...