Families are social ecologies, and just like biological ones, they resist change both outside and within. And we call this resistance to change homeostasis.
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Do You Suffer from “Nice Guy” Syndrome?
As a child, Martin had a strict father who would abuse and berate anyone he felt was out of line. And so he vowed to be a “Nice Guy” with his own kids…
Continue readingWhat Causes Good Students to Fall Behind & Play Catch-Up
Many kids start school strong only to fall behind and have to play catch-up, often with a big push at the end of the semester… basically, right around now.
Continue readingWhat to Do When Your Great Kid Displays Dark Depression
Meet Emma. Emma began avoiding social activities, dropped piano lessons, and started producing dark art and poetry. Her parents weren’t sure what to do next.
Continue readingHave You Heard of This Hidden Relationship Killer?
This hidden relationship killer is so powerful and so pervasive, that it is a significant part of the problem in literally every couple I work with…
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