5 Keys to Healing From Parentification

Do you find yourself being your mom or dad’s go-to source of comfort when they are struggling with work or in their marriage? Have you always had a unique bond with one of your parents that resulted in you being their emotional confidant? Was taking care of your parent a burden that you felt unequipped for at such a young age? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, you might be a victim of [...]

By Cristina Smugala|2020-09-12T09:52:14+00:00September 29th, 2020|Recent|Comments Off

Shame as a Source of Safety

To the best of our knowledge, infants do not experience shame. However, studies and observation demonstrate the presence of this emotion by the time those infants grow into toddlers. In an ideal sense, this is a good thing. Caretakers can use a protective version of shame to teach young children about safe and appropriate behavior. In a healthy setting, this dynamic can empower the child to regulate their own behavior. If the child is at-risk, [...]

By Cristina Smugala|2020-08-31T19:34:01+00:00July 21st, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off