Feeling lonely in a relationship? How childhood experiences might be part of the picture

Feeling lonely in a relationship? How childhood experiences might be part of the picture When a good relationship still doesn’t feel like enough Most of us go into relationships, and into parenthood, with hopes. Sometimes those hopes are rooted in the gaps we felt in our own childhoods, the things we wanted more of and […]

Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: why parenting can feel so much harder for you

Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: Why parenting can feel so much harder for you You’re trying so hard. So why does it still feel like it’s not enough? You’re aware of the patterns. You can see where they came from, and you’re doing everything you can to make sure your children don’t carry the […]

Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help?

Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? If you are estranged from your parents or family, or are considering estrangement, it can be an incredibly difficult time. You may have already gone through periods of misunderstanding. You may have a tense, or difficult relationship. There are many different […]

What are ACEs, and why would they come up in therapy?

Would you know that ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences? How would you know what ACEs are? I was talking to someone recently about how I work and what I work with, and I used the term ACEs. It dawned on me that I didn’t know this term until after I trained as a therapist, even […]