Toxic Family Series: What a Supportive Family Looks Like
How would you define a supportive family? People’s opinion and understanding of a supportive family varies according to their culture, religion, or goals. Yet, most would agree that supportive families possess certain traits to qualify. Some characteristics commonly found within supportive families include open communication, mutual respect and admiration between family members, and forgiveness. Don’t […]
Toxic Family Series: How to Set Boundaries
If you have a toxic family member, you may feel trapped, overwhelmed, or targeted. Such threats leave your recovery extremely vulnerable to relapse. Luckily, you can take action to improve such dynamics. One of the most important things to consider when dealing with toxic family members is setting boundaries. Looking at the tools and methods […]
Toxic Family Series: Generational Curses
Generational curses perpetuate harmful behaviors from one generation to the next. They can stem from biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Generational curses can manifest themselves in the form of physical ailments (disease), emotional damage (depression and anxiety), broken relationships (divorce), poor financial decisions (debt), and spiritual problems (apathy). The most common generational curses involve alcoholism, […]
Toxic Family Series: Communicating With Your Enemy
Communicating with toxic family members can feel like walking on eggshells. When your toxic family members refuse to change, it can be hard to know how to handle such a frustrating and hurtful situation. However, while you may prefer to avoid them altogether, for many reasons, you may need to speak with them. Fortunately, you […]
How to “Break Up” With Your Toxic Family
Mantras like “family is all” and” blood is thicker than water” have romanticized the relationship with your family, sometimes, to an unhealthy point. However, some families can be toxic and full of intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, or mental health disorders that may make it unsafe to stay in contact with parents, children, siblings, or other […]
How to Achieve Spiritual Healing During Treatment
If you have any religious beliefs, your emotional and spiritual well-being requires the same level of care as your physical health. Relying on a higher power you trust can help you grow and move forward in your healing every day. Many types of belief systems exist, but facilities can tailor private and community treatment programs […]
