Admitting that your family has issues can be hard, but there's power in awareness. Noticing these signs can help you understand and navigate the dynamics and how to improve things. Here are some signs ...

There is no perfect family! But there are healthy families where every member feels safe and comfortable in expressing their needs, thoughts and emotions. There are also families that have members ...

Navigating family dynamics can be a wild ride, especially when dysfunction is part of the scenery. Every family has its quirks and traditions, but some rules seem to linger like unwelcome guests.

This article first appeared in the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader on Aug. 5, 2021. Families in America appear to be disintegrating, and with them, our collective mental health. In a column headlined ...

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 ...

In several previous posts, I examined how children often sacrifice themselves in order to stabilize unstable parents. I discussed common roles that they may play in order to do so like the savior, the ...

The holiday season is here and Us Weekly is here to remind you that your family isn’t as bad as you think they are. So many TV shows have a classic Thanksgiving episode, and while some are ...

If there was a poster child for a Dysfunctional Organization, it would be our beloved Miami Dolphins. Growing up, we used to refer to the Detroit Lions as a Dysfunctional Organization but look how far ...