Family Cut-offs
The first thing that popped into my head when I was reading the listserve discussion of estrangement or cut-off from parents was of two clients I had previously worked with…
The Importance of Structure
When I was first introduced to family systems therapy in the 1980s one of the preeminent models was “Structural Family Therapy” which emphasized hierarchy and boundaries. The focus on hierarchy…
Guess who may or may not be coming to dinner; managing holidays during the Pandemic
It should not be surprising that couples/families have different opinions about whether or not they should get together in person over the holidays. We have witnessed conflicts about whether to…
Helping families navigate the choppy waters of partisan politics
Whose lives matter: A middle aged man began a session by stating how his adult son is refusing to talk with him because of an argument over Black Lives Matter.…
Families Coping with Covid-19; Taking Time Outs are more important than ever
Covid-19 has posed many challenges for families. One of these is the pressure and stress that can result from increased togetherness. For years, many parents have worried about having enough…