Acknowledging that our behavior has hurt someone's feelings and taking responsibility for our own part in a situation can be a very powerful way of healing rifts, cementing relationships and preventing resentment from building up. What might we aim for when saying sorry? Family Difficulties One of the most common themes I encounter in my work as a psychotherapist is anger and upset between family members - especially parents and adult children - that can often date back ma

Most parents go through some tough times when their children move into young adulthood. The family system is put under pressure to accommodate shifts in responsibilities and authority - and such changes, although necessary, can be painful. Usually, a new equilibrium is found that everyone can live with. Sometimes, however, difficulties persist and the relationship between parent and adult child becomes strained and stuck. What can be done? Does Something Need To Change? If t

Are you still living your life according to a ‘script’ or set of rules about how to be in the world that you first put together when you...