Read the latest blogs from David E. Myers, Ph.D.. David is a relational counselor and therapist serving the Birmingham, Alabama area. Dr. Myers specializes in a number of different areas, including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, help with anxiety, help with depression, and psychodynamic therapy. Read more below!
We don’t think of kids as people who comprehend complex emotions but humans are born with a bag full of them. Our understanding of emotions grows sufficiently between the ages of 10-15 years of age, but that doesn’t mean that parents should wait long in order to build an strong emotional connection with their child.
Having arguments in a relationship isn’t a bad thing, provided that it leads to resolution that satisfies both parties and is carried out in a respectful, mature and empathetic manner. Unfortunately, many people get flustered during arguments and distance themselves from reality; their anger fogs their ability to think clearly and they resort to irrational behavior such as the “Silent…
Here is a guideline to establish a positive relationship with your child:
Parents are the number one role models for kids. Whatever they see you doing, they will try and emulate – the good and the bad.
You may not know it but when you’re arguing in front of your kids, they are taking note of everything. From the way you speak to each other, your mannerisms and to the way you solve conflicts, everything is being imprinted in their minds.
Here are some of the useful tips to maintain a healthy communication with your child.
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People never really understand the challenges that come with parenting until they have kids of their own.
All parents want to raise well-disciplined, empathetic kids that grow up to become responsible individuals but the common misconceptions regarding parenting end up doing more harm than good.
If you find yourself jumping from one relationship into the other without taking the time to work on yourself, you could be emotionally dependent.
There are three types of removing toxicity you’ll come across in life:
Despite being told repeatedly that we matter and that we “are good enough”, many of us still have trouble believing it.
If you or someone you know has the tendency to obsess over their own weaknesses and flaws, through which they evaluate their self-worth, they likely suffer from an inferiority complex.