How Emotionally Immature Parents Affect Your Adult Relationships
By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: Growing up with an emotionally immature parent does not only affect how you feel about your family. It can shape how you attach to partners, who you are drawn to, what you are willing to accept, and how you respond when something goes […]
The Guilt of Being an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: The guilt adult children of emotionally immature parents carry is not always a sign that they are selfish, ungrateful, or doing something wrong. Sometimes guilt is a trained response that started in childhood, when managing a parent’s emotional state felt like survival. Learning […]
Understanding the Impact of Complex PTSD from Childhood Trauma
As a registered psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma recovery, I have seen firsthand the profound impact that childhood trauma can have on mental health and well-being. This article explores the internal experience of those who have endured such trauma, offering insight into the ways it shapes lives and affects daily functioning. Complex PTSD from childhood […]
