Cycle Breaker’s Toolkit: The Five Senses Grounding Exercise
Breaking cycles of dysfunction and trauma often means managing overwhelming [...]
Debt Mindset vs. Gratitude: How Toxic Parents Weaponise FOG (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt)
Growing up in a dysfunctional family setup often means hearing [...]
A Guide to Financial Support for Estranged Students
Understanding Estranged Student Status If you are estranged from your [...]
The Traffic Light Method for Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is an essential part of maintaining healthy [...]
Low or No Contact – What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?
Low contact and no contact relationships are both valid choices [...]
Silent Treatment or Stonewalling is emotional abuse
Silent treatment has been normalised in our society, yet it [...]
Gaslighting: What is it and how do we break free?
Gaslighting is a powerful and insidious form of emotional abuse [...]
Understanding Parentification: The Silent Burden on Children
Parentification is a term that is rarely discussed in depth, [...]
Breaking the Cycle of Triangulation in Toxic Family Dynamics
Triangulation is a common and insidious manipulation tactic used by [...]
Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect: The Invisible Wounds We Carry
Childhood emotional neglect is a term that’s being discussed more [...]
Navigating Life After Childhood Trauma: Understanding Survival Responses
Growing up in a toxic environment shapes you in ways [...]
Understanding Narcissistic Parents: Recognising the Traits and Their Impact
Parenting is a profound responsibility, but when a parent exhibits [...]
Talking to kids about estrangement
One of the things I get asked about the most [...]
