Tabitha Westbrook

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The Clown Family Role: When You’re Always the Funny One

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What is the Clown Family Role? If you have always been the funny one, the clown family role may feel familiar. Also known as the family mascot, this is one of several dysfunctional family roles a child can take on to survive a high-stress, unpredictable, or emotionally unsafe home. Below we look at how this […]

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The Lost Child Family Role: Were You the One Nobody Noticed?

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Written by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA The Lost Child Family Role If you grew up feeling invisible in your own home, you may have taken on what’s known as the lost child family role. It’s one of the most overlooked patterns in dysfunctional family systems, precisely because the lost child causes no problems and asks for […]

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When it Doesn’t Feel Right: How to Recognize Teen Dating Violence

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Teen Dating Violence Most people don’t often think about teen dating violence. Heck they may never think about it at all! Teen dating is often framed as awkward, dramatic, or something you’re supposed to just “get through.” Crushes, breakups, and big feelings are considered part of growing up. And while some emotional intensity is normal […]

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Parenting An Angry Teen

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Raising a teenager can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent will go through. Teenagers are in an awkward stage, dealing with hormonal changes out of their control and a developing brain. They’re awakening to new realizations about themselves and the world around them. Teenage rebellion is a natural phase; however, handling it as […]

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