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Saying You’re Sorry, Part I: Apologies that Heal
March 27, 2014 .
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“David, tell Randy you’re sorry.” “Sorry.” The mother takes 7-year-old David to another part of the playground. By the sound of the “saaaaawry,” ... Read More
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Selfishness, Guilt, and Separation: When Parents Take Precedence
October 10, 2013 .
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“You’re so selfish!” I hear this phrase too frequently when working with people who have trouble with separation and individuation. When children hear from their parents that they ... Read More
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My Parents Stayed Together Because of Me. Now I Feel Guilty! February 22, 2013 . 18 Comments
Thank you for writing. Divorce can be such a difficult subject for families, and many parents struggle with how to talk with their kids about their thoughts and feelings about it. The reasons ... Read More
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Guilt May Fuel the Impulse to Injure Oneself October 12, 2012 . 5 Comments
Nonsuicidal self-injuries (NSSI) are believed to be inflicted as a method of coping with distressing emotions. People who cut, burn, or otherwise harm themselves may do so in an attempt ... Read More
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Is Guilt Jeopardizing Your Relationships?
July 16, 2012 .
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What do you do out of guilt? I recently realized that I was doing a lot of things out of obligation, feelings of guilt, or just a general feeling that if I didn’t do something, I would ... Read More
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I Feel Guilty for Leaving Him in His Time of Need. How Do I Deal? June 1, 2012 . 13 Comments
Guilt is a powerful emotion that does not like to be disobeyed. It is often quite loud, slippery, insidious, and overwhelming—yet it is not always right. Emotion experts believe that ... Read More
